Maytag
Gas Water Heater

Model # HRN5940S Official Maytag gas water heater

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Nipple (w/he 66001705
#12

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Nipple (w/he

Part #66001705

Replaced by #66001705

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Anode Rod, S 66001514
#24

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Anode rod, s

Part #66001514

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Drain Valve 66001016
#20

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Drain valve

Part #66001016

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

Gasket, Inner Door 66001500
#7

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Gasket, inner door

Part #66001500

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

Air Intake Screen 66001503
#8

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Air intake screen

Part #66001503

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

Gasket, Dip Tube (non-illus) 66001812
#23A

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Gasket, dip tube (non-illus)

Part #66001812

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Orifice, Burner (#51) (both Standard & High Alt) 66001515
#3

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Orifice, burner (#51) (both standard & high alt)

Part #66001515

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Orifice, Burner (#33) (standard) 66001538
#3A

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Orifice, burner (#33) (standard)

Part #66001538

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

Burner Tube 66001495
#4

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Burner tube

Part #66001495

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

Anode Rod 66001157
#13

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Anode rod

Part #66001157

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

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