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American Water Heaters BFG1F5040T3NOV water heater repair and replacement parts

Here are the repair parts and diagrams for your American Water Heaters BFG1F5040T3NOV water heater. The diagram(s) below can help you find the right part. If you’d like help, we invite you to call our customer service number at the top of the page, or click chat.
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Water heater

Shttr scrw

Part #4100143

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

Water heater gas valve and temperature control assembly

$135.49

Part #6910794

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This part replaces #6910794C

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Water heater manifold door assembly

$70.00

Part #100093812

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This part replaces #6910579

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Water heater lp burner

$30.99

Part #3110076

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Water heater igniter assembly

$55.20

Part #6910561

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Water heater manifold door assembly

$154.54

Part #6910803

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Outer door

Part #2610156

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

Water heater temperature and pressure relief valve

$22.80

Part #9000071

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This part replaces #6900745

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Lp gas the

Part #6910556

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

Water heater vent draft hood

$15.99

Part #9006647

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This part replaces #2710001

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Water heater pilot igniter

$37.88

Part #6910427

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Water heater anode rod

$31.01

Part #4710180

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Water heater manifold door gasket

$39.99

Part #100112699

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This part replaces #6910424

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Water heater drain valve

$19.94

Part #9003098

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This part replaces #6900764

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Symptoms common to all water heaters

Choose a symptom to see related water heater repairs.

Pressure relief valve is dripping water

Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating

Not enough hot water

Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve assembly failure

Water temperature too hot

Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating element

No hot water

Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failure, bad thermocouple

Smelly hot water

Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive

Water in the drain pan

Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element, cracked tank

Water not hot enough

Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment

Articles and videos common to all water heaters

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water heater.

February 1, 2018

How to read a wiring schematic video

By Erin Hynes

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.

August 1, 2015

Easy DIY water heater repairs

By Erin Hynes

Read about some water heater repairs that you can easily do yourself.

August 1, 2015

Water heater common questions

By Erin Hynes

These common questions and answers can help you make the most of your water heater.