Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model #15333571 Official Kenmore 53 gas water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 15333571 53 gas water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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    Screw#32

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    Screw

    Part #161867

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Ring#4

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    Restrictor

    Part #055015
    Replaced by #9000275
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 055015. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $17.17
    Water Heater Anode Rod#2C

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    Mag anode

    Part #016039
    Replaced by #9000029005
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 016039. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $28.29 | 
    15% OFF 
    Phone Price: $33.29
    Thermostat#29B

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    Thermostat

    Part #018043

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Water Heater Dip Tube#6C

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    Dip tube

    Part #026050
    Replaced by #9002360
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 026050. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    This item is not returnable
    In Stock
    $19.99 | 
    9% OFF 
    Phone Price: $21.99
    Thermostat#29A

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    Thermostat

    Part #018041

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Water Heater Water Line Connector#1

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    Nipple

    Part #056048
    Replaced by #9002564
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 056048. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $19.19 | 
    9% OFF 
    Phone Price: $21.19
    Water Heater Cleaner

    #NI

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    Mag erad

    Part #3515
    Replaced by #23600
    ?
    Manufacturer substitution
    This part replaces 3515. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    In Stock
    $35.19
    Thermocouple#23

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    Thermocouple

    Part #F145-0093

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Guarantee

    #NI

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    Guarantee

    Part #F642-24070A

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Symptoms common to all water heaters

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    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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