Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model #HE3X50T961CSA Official Maytag electric water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Maytag HE3X50T961CSA electric water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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MANUAL, USE & CARE (FRCH#24A

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Manual, use & care (frch

Part #66001116

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

PANEL, ACCESS (LWR)#16

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Panel, access (lwr)

Part #66001058

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

COVER, TERMINAL (LWR THR#14

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Cover, terminal (lwr thr

Part #66001064

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

Drain Cover#24

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Drain cover

Part #66001063

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

Access Panel#17

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Access panel

Part #66001059

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

TRAP, HEAT (3")#2

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Trap, heat (3")

Part #66001005

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

Panel#18

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Panel

Part #66001061

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

THERMOSTAT, LOWER (W/HI-#13

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Thermostat, lower (w/hi-

Part #66001008

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

INSULATION, PIPE (2 EA)#3

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Insulation, pipe (2 ea)

Part #66001034

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

Dip Tube#4

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Dip tube

Part #66001066

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.