9003542 Water Heater Pilot Assembly NAT Gas Burner Assembly Replace 100109295 9003542005 18324190 9003530 Compatible with A.O Smith Kenmore State GS GSX Natural Gas Water Heater

Works as it should

If you are reading this, your water heater probably does not work. My model is the 2004 40 Gal select state water heater. My pilot light went out and I can not re ignite it. Was going to replace it for more than 1k , but figure to try this out.It is a pain to reinstall because the burner has to sit on the U groove bracket, I had to take it out and do it again twice. For the position of the burner , I have to be laying down on the ground, tough to see the position with the panel in the way so you have to feel it...After everything is in place, turn gas on and use soapy water to check the connections for bubbles, if none, congratulation, you just saved hundreds of dollar.... i took a hot shower afterward, and it feels good after few days of cold water.I will update this review if anything happens ( hopefully not).Good luck ! DIYer , have fun and start saving your hard earn money !

I’ve got an AO Smith GCV 50 100 natural gas water heater, and this pilot assembly fits. My pilot light had gone out and wouldn’t stay lit when I tried relighting, and replacing this part did the trick. Pilot light stayed lit the first try and I now have hot water again.I’ve read some reviews saying the part only works for a few months. I will circle back if that happens. But for Day 1, it’s working well!

Must have gotten one that was a little out of spec. had to make an adjustment to it because the pilot light gas tube ferule that fits inside the connector was not square/flush. This kept me from engaging the threads on the gas control unit. Once it was squared up, it went right in and has been working like a champ ever since on a sears 17 year old gas water heater. ( model 153.331544).

Like the headline, it fits, it works.