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Part #183824-180

Replaced by #9003531
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Part Information

This pilot assembly (part number 9003531) is for water heaters.

Pilot assembly 9003531 supplies the flame for the burner to ignite the gas.

A service technician is recommended for this repair because the gas supply line connections must be checked for leaks after the repair.

Reviews

1-8 of 9 reviews
socalsubin
So CalReviews 2Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
socalsubin• 2 years ago
pilot tube and thermocouple too long, but works!

The one I need has a different part number, but the website says this is the replacement for the my gas water heater, so I bought it. Then, I found that the pilot tube and thermocouple wiring were too long, I ended up just bend them into a loop and this does not affect the function. If you are DIY, you would most likely need to bend the bracket holding the over-temperature breaker to make it work. This is not difficult, just need to check how the old one fit and keep the space between "pilot tube, ignitor and the thermocouple " and the burner relatively the same.

My old thermocouple was like 15 years old and it no longer keeps the pilot ON. I was able to bend its wire feed to the control valve to keep it working for about 5 days and it would stop working again, so it is obvious that I need to replace it. I was thinking about just buying a generic thermocouple for about $12, but since I have no experience with it and I do not have a torch to do soldering, so I just bought the whole assembly to save time.

I also replaced the anode rod, which was used up down to just the wire. The most difficult part is to break loose the old rod, so make sure you have a breaker bar with at least 24" in length. Also, for my case, turned off the main water shutoff instead of the cold water inlet to the heater (mine was 40 years old and no longer worked, don't ask how I found this out...).

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• 4 years ago
• 4 years ago
Exact part for old Kenmore water heater from sears

I watched videos on YouTube about how to fix a water heater DIY and they recommended I order parts from manufacturer. This is the exact part I needed for my 2005 Kenmore water heater from sears. It fit onto the burner using existing hardware NP. The only real difference were the increased length of the thermocouple and pilot light tubes - which is good JIC someone has a gas control installed a little higher on the tank or a larger capacity tank. After installation, I did a test run - the pilot light went out after it’s first use, but when I reignited it again and let it heat the water again, it has stayed lit and is performing as expected now! Probably needed a “warm-up” ;) Anyway, I ordered this part because my pilot light wouldnt stay lit anymore which indicated that my thermocouple was dead (watched DIY videos online and forums via google). This was my first time doing any type of maintenance on a water heater but it went well because this was the exact replacement part I needed.

Pilot light replacement
Wichita Falls, TxReviews 1Votes 0
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• 4 years ago
Pilot light replacement• 4 years ago
Pilot light replacement.

Easy for plumber to install, but water heater was too old. I was unable to replace it with another Kenmore.

Hoffer 99
Clovis CaliforniaReviews 1Votes 0
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• 4 years ago
Hoffer 99• 4 years ago
Very easy to install came with instructions thank

Very easy to install they came with instructions first time I've ever done it and it worked as soon as I hooked it up and started it up made me feel I was 10 ft tall.

prgomez
So CalReviews 1Votes 1
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• 4 years ago
prgomez• 4 years ago
Easy to install.

Take pictures of everything before you disassemble.

NomorColdShowers
Denver,CoReviews 1Votes 3
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• 4 years ago
NomorColdShowers• 4 years ago
Sears Parts still operating well 2019

Pilot would not stay lit. Most common fault is the thermocouple which this assbly provides. Kenmore PowerMiser 9 from 2005. High Altitude.

mrbill 2
kokomo inReviews 1Votes 0
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• 4 years ago
mrbill 2• 4 years ago
basic hand tools

it took 1/2 HR basic hand tools no special training to do

CStarnes
KansasReviews 1Votes 0
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• 3 years ago
CStarnes• 3 years ago
4 stars

Pilot light went out for unknown reason. Plumber installed part.

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