Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model #153312160 Official Kenmore electric water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 153312160 electric 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 Thermostat#9

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Thermostat

Part #31918
Replaced by #9000509015
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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 183523-016, 183523-019, 183523-023, 183523-026, 183523-029, 183523-26, 183523-29, 9001822, 9001835, 9003944, 9003972005)#3

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Anode rod

Part #9001822
Replaced by #9003944005
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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)#8

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Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042)#5

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Water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584
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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket#6

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Temp Pressur#1

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Temp pressur

Part #33085

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

Dip Tube#2

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Dip tube

Part #9001823
Replaced by #9001598
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 9001823. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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Element#7

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Element

Part #31906

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

Water Heater Drain Valve#4

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Drain

Part #9000058
Replaced by #9000058015
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Panel#11

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Panel

Part #9001899

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

Symptoms common to all water heaters

Choose a symptom to see related water heater repairs.

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

Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

If your water heater runs out of hot water quickly and one of the two heating elements has failed, replace the element following these step-by-step instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water heater's thermostat.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

Replace a broken temperature/pressure (T&P) relief valve on an electric water heater using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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