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Model # 21V40-5 Official Rheem 40-gallon efficient v gas water heater

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Drain Valve AP-10424-B
#9

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Drain valve

Part #AP-10424-B

Replaced by #9001588

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Anode Rod AS-35693A-C
#13

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Anode rod

Part #AS-35693A-C

Replaced by #SP11309C

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Door AS-29501
#11

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Door

Part #AS-29501

Replaced by #AS29501-3

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This item is not returnable
$24.09
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Orifice AP-7492-HH
#5

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Orifice

Part #AP-7492-HH

Replaced by #AP7492HH-12

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Dip Tube AS-21064-Q
#15

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Dip tube

Part #AS-21064-Q

Replaced by #SP11248R

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Thermostat AP-8555-B
#1

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Thermostat

Part #AP-8555-B

Replaced by #SP20164

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$166.39
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Burner AP-8980-B
#7

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Burner

Part #AP-8980-B

Replaced by #SP8980C

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Flue Baffle AS-25808-A
#12

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Flue baffle

Part #AS-25808-A

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

Tube Gasket AP-6948
#16

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Tube gasket

Part #AP-6948

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

Draft Hood AS-36352(W)
#14

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Draft hood

Part #AS-36352(W)

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

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