Whirlpool Water Softener Drain Plug Seal 7172989

Brand: Kenmore · Fits: 11 models · Reference price: $36.76

7172989 is a Kenmore replacement part (whirlpool water softener drain plug seal). Our fitment data lists 11 models that use it.

When to replace this part

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Models that use this part

All 11 confirmed models for this part.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
62538848003Kenmore84
625388880Kenmore59
625388480Kenmore53
WHES40Whirlpool53
625393760Kenmore50
62538846003Kenmore36
625388400Kenmore34
62494590Kenmore29
625348600Kenmore24
625388460Kenmore24
625348670Kenmore21

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 7172989 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

Other parts for model 62538848003

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $36.76. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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