Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model #153327663 Official Kenmore power miser 8+ electric water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 153327663 power miser 8+ electric water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Water Heater Thermostat#11

Power miser 30/40/50/66/82 gal. Diagram

Thermostat

Part #31918
Replaced by #9000509015
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Manufacturer substitution
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Water Heater Heating Element

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Water heater element

Part #32906
Replaced by #9002434015
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Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042)#4

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Water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584
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Water Heater Drain Valve (replaces 35472-9, 9003911, AP10424B, AP-10424-B, AP-10424-C, AP-10424-D, AP-8963-B)#3

Power miser 30/40/50/66/82 gal. Diagram

Water Heater Heating Element Gasket

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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)#17

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Temp Pressur#2

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Temp pressur

Part #33085

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

Water Heater Thermostat (replaces 100108683, WP66001254)#16

Power miser 30/40/50/66/82 gal. Diagram

Thermostat

Part #31917
Replaced by #9001954015
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Water Heater Buss Bar Kit#7

Power miser 30/40/50/66/82 gal. Diagram

Water heater buss bar kit

Part #9001591

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

Panel#14

Power miser 30/40/50/66/82 gal. Diagram

Panel

Part #9001589

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

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Easy DIY water heater repairs

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