AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPD40271 Official AO Smith water heater

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Igniter Assembly 184047
#9

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Igniter assembly

Part #184047

Replaced by #9003626005

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Combo.valv 183760-1
#18A

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Combo.valv

Part #183760-1

Replaced by #9004310005

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Angle,l 181450
#14

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Angle,l

Part #181450

This item is not returnable
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Tee Tube 181762
#38

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Tee tube

Part #181762

Replaced by #181762-000

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Sealant 181564
#36

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Sealant

Part #181564

Replaced by #9004365105

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Coupling 182269
#29

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Coupling

Part #182269

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Anode Rod 183463-26
#1A

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Anode rod

Part #183463-26

Replaced by #9003721

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Box Bottom 181490-1
#6

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Box bottom

Part #181490-1

Replaced by #181490-001

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Collar 20172-21
#12

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Collar

Part #20172-21

Replaced by #9004610115

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Drain Valve 42037
#53

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Drain valve

Part #42037

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

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