Parts for 2538738 — Kenmore

We found 32 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore 2538738.

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.

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 2538738: ADL73980920 (LG Refrigerator Evaporator), 87173 (Brush), 87834 (Curl Attachm), 87181 (Fine), 87805 (Small Curler), 87812 (Coarse Comb), 63172 (Coarse Comb), 87382 (Coarse Comb), 63661 (Fine Comb), 87171 (WIRE/TERMINAL ASSY.), 87214 (Concentrator), 63183 (Brush), 87182 (Coarse), 87172 (Coarse Comb), 87781 (Fine Comb), 63182 (Vacuum Motor), 87383 (Brush), 87102 (Orifice Hood), 4986ER0004B (Washer Door Boot), DG3400027B (Samsung Range Membrane Switch), 87381 (Plate Lock), 66223 (Transmission), 5304464343 (Microwave Vent Damper), MCQ65884301 (Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Damper), 5304476333 (Room Air Conditioner Accordion Rail).

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 2538738: 24275602SV (Lawn Mower On/Off Switch Housing), 87806 (Hair Clips), WP3951608 (Washer Spacer Thrust), NP (BASE COVER (TOP AND BASE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO, NON-COMPATIBLE TYPES. TO REPLACE, ORDER THE PART NUMBER THAT COINCIDES WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATED ON THE SPINWRITER FRAME.)).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on 2538738: W10146387 (Refrigerator Wire Harness), DC9200383E (Washer Display Control Board).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on 2538738: WP1118894 (Refrigerator Light Switch).

Before you buy

Match 2538738 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

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. 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.

Still not sure?

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