Parts for 21873720 — Kenmore Refrigerator

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore Refrigerator 21873720.

Compatibility table

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 21873720: 481946278228 (Block Cover), 481944068955 (Refrigerator Cabinet), 481940118361 (Refrigerator Clip), 481946678234 (Refrigerator Crisper Cover), 481941848104 (Refrigerator Cube Tray), 481949268026 (Refrigerator Spring), 481946038336 (Refrigerator Trim), 481946058288 (Shelfguard).

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.

Parts in this group on 21873720: 481946688065 (Fixing Plate), 481953268253 (Refrigerator Bushing), 481944068954 (Refrigerator Door), 481948028006 (Refrigerator Filter), 481946048683 (Refrigerator Insert), 481913488002 (Refrigerator Lamp), 481953598086 (Refrigerator Plunger), 481946038463 (Refrigerator Rod), WE14X22579 (Bearing).

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.

Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.

Parts in this group on 21873720: 481946278216 (Refrigerator Thermostat Cover), 481941128142 (Refrigerator Thermostat Knob).

Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)

Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.

Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.

Parts in this group on 21873720: W10160407 (Compressor Kit).

Before you buy

Match 21873720 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most refrigerators, the model and serial plate sits inside on a side wall or behind the bottom grille. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Kenmore Refrigerator models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

• 21873750 — 20 parts
• 25321201101 — 13 parts
• 25331123300 — 25 parts
• 25331123302 — 20 parts
• 25331125300 — 25 parts
• 198NR11GL-1 — 13 parts
• 198NR11GL — 13 parts
• 198NR11G-1 — 12 parts
• 198NR11G — 12 parts
• 198NF6GL — 13 parts

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