AO Smith
Electric Water Heater

Model # ECT80 Official AO Smith water heater

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Element 042286-022
#6

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Element

Part #042286-022

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Anode Rod 183523-033
#9

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Anode rod

Part #183523-033

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Element 042286-021
#14

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Element

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Thermostat 182359-000
#16

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Thermostat

Part #182359-000

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Thermostat 182354-000
#13

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Thermostat

Part #182354-000

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Box Cover 184660-000
#20

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Box cover

Part #184660-000

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Insulation 183256-000
#17

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Insulation

Part #183256-000

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Access Panel 181260-000
#1

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Access panel

Part #181260-000

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Temperature Valve 043151-000
#10

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Temperature valve

Part #043151-000

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Terminal Cover 182360-000
#11

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Terminal cover

Part #182360-000

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