GE
Electric Water Heater

Model #GE40L08BSM01 Official GE water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE GE40L08BSM01 water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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GE BADGE#10

Water heater assembly Diagram

Ge badge

Part #WR04X29994
In Stock
$7.71
UE REG CNTRL#15

Water heater assembly Diagram

Ue reg cntrl

Part #WS21X21917
In Stock
$49.56
T-P INSULATI#8

Water heater assembly Diagram

T-p insulati

Part #WS04X21913
This item is not returnable
In Stock
$7.30
DRAIN VALVE#17

Water heater assembly Diagram

Drain valve

Part #WS06X21924
In Stock
$68.00
Water Heater Heating Element#16

Water heater assembly Diagram

In Stock
$86.44
T-P VALVE#7

Water heater assembly Diagram

T-p valve

Part #WS06X21923
In Stock
$106.44
BARRIER DIEL#13

Water heater assembly Diagram

Barrier diel

Part #WS04X21919
In Stock
$13.14
SCR 8-32 GX#33

Water heater assembly Diagram

Scr 8-32 gx

Part #WS02X21904
This item is not returnable
In Stock
$4.35
INSULATION U#12

Water heater assembly Diagram

Insulation u

Part #WS04X21914
In Stock
$10.72
J-BOX ACCESS#1

Water heater assembly Diagram

J-box access

Part #WS51X21906
This item is not returnable
In Stock
$7.09 | 
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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

Repair guides for electric water heaters

November 20, 2022
By Lyle Weischwill
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

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.

October 24, 2022

Easy DIY appliance repairs that anyone can do

By Lyle Weischwill

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

August 18, 2021

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

By Lyle Weischwill

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.

April 10, 2020

Cleaning your appliances after a drinking water advisory

By Julie Riebe

Find out how to clean and flush household appliances once a boil water advisory is lifted.