AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model #XCVT40Q Official AO Smith water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for AO Smith XCVT40Q water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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    Water Heater Igniter#18

    Water heater Diagram

    Igniter assembly

    Part #183798-000
    Replaced by #9003410
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183798-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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    Water Heater Anode Rod#2

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    Anode rod

    Part #183523-036
    Replaced by #9003892005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183523-036. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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    Water Heater Pilot Assembly#19

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    Pilot assembly

    Part #183824-190
    Replaced by #9003542
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183824-190. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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    Water Heater Air Intake Screen#1

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    Screen

    Part #183159-000
    Replaced by #9003406
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183159-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    This item is not returnable
    In Stock
    $8.79 | 
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    Water Heater Gas Control Valve#11

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    Control valve

    Part #182791-005
    Replaced by #9003638005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 182791-005. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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    $132.39 | 
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    Water Heater Burner Access Door#17

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    Outer door

    Part #183458-000
    Replaced by #9003545005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183458-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    This item is not returnable
    In Stock
    $17.69 | 
    10% OFF 
    Phone Price: $19.69
    Flue Baffle#9

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    Flue baffle

    Part #183582-000
    Replaced by #9003636005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183582-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $30.49
    Burner#3A

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    Burner

    Part #183222-007
    Replaced by #9003550005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 183222-007. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $84.99
    Restrictor#10

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    Restrictor

    Part #035405-000
    Replaced by #9003524
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 035405-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $17.17
    20"drain Pan#26

    Water heater Diagram

    Drain pan

    Part #23912-A
    Replaced by #9000741005
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    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 23912-A. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $63.33

    Symptoms common to all water heaters

    Choose a symptom to see related water heater repairs.

    Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failure, bad thermocouple
    Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive
    Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment
    Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating element
    Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating
    Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve assembly failure
    Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element, cracked tank

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