Reliance
Electric Water Heater

Model #61010MS Official Reliance water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Reliance 61010MS 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 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve (replaces 6900816, 9000071)#5

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Release valve

Part #076527-000
Replaced by #9000071015
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 076527-000. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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Bracket#7

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Bracket

Part #184608-000

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

Element Gasket#3

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Element gasket

Part #0005300370

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

J.BOX BRACKET/HOLE#9

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J.box bracket/hole

Part #184646-002

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

Drain Pan#11

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Drain pan

Part #9002842

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

Drain Pan#11C

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Drain pan

Part #9002845

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

Plastic Stnd#11B

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Plastic stnd

Part #9002844

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

Element#2

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Element

Part #042283-009

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

Thermostat#8

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Thermostat

Part #183533-000

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

Panel#1

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Panel

Part #4302621

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

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.

April 10, 2020

Cleaning your appliances after a drinking water advisory

By Wayne Archer

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

August 1, 2015

Easy DIY water heater repairs

By Lyle Weischwill

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