Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model #183318510 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Water Heater Thermostat (replaces 100108683, WP66001254)#22

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Thermostat

Part #0180031
Replaced by #9001954015
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Water Heater Thermostat#20

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Thermostat

Part #0180030
Replaced by #9000509015
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Water Heater Thermostat (replaces 100108421, 183532-000, 6900802, 9002214)#21

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Thermostat

Part #0180032
Replaced by #9000507015
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Manufacturer substitution
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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket (replaces 042537-000, 42537, 700141-000)#19

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Gasket

Part #0530037
Replaced by #9000308005
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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 4710182, 9000029, 9001824)#3B

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Anode 39 in

Part #0160121
Replaced by #9000029005
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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)#16

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Bracket

Part #0110238
Replaced by #9000309
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 0110238. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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Water Heater Drain Valve#12

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Drain

Part #0170033
Replaced by #9000058015
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Water Heater Secondary Anode (replaces 9000947, 9001792, 9003450, 9003937, 9003967)#4

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Anode

Part #1510618
Replaced by #9003934
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Water Heater Heating Element (replaces 9000151)#18C

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Element

Part #0740310
Replaced by #9000151015
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Insulation#6A

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Insulation

Part #0130235
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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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