Parts for 253N13ZL — Kenmore Refrigerator

We found 29 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore Refrigerator 253N13ZL.

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 253N13ZL: 93678 (Refrigerator Bracket), 93965 (Refrigerator Panel), 93968 (Refrigerator Panel), 93903 (Panel-gray), 93940 (Refrigerator Crisper), 83468 (Refrigerator Drip Pan), 92638 (Screw), 93919 (Refrigerator Screw), 87461 (Screw), 87774 (Knob-temtrol), 86548 (Support).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door that won't stay sealed, causing warm spots inside or the compressor running longer than it should.

Check: Close the door on a strip of paper and pull it out; if it slides free with little resistance, the gasket has lost its grip and should be checked against your model's part number.

Parts in this group on 253N13ZL: 93904 (Refrigerator Gasket), W10144009 (Refrigerator Freezer Door Gasket).

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 253N13ZL: 93680 (Refrigerator Insulation), 93960 (Refrigerator Molding), 93961 (Refrigerator Molding), 93677 (Refrigerator Shim), 93894 (9v 1-pack), 92467 (Nut), 83526 (Refrigerator Clamp), 87772 (Shim), 87459 (Shim), 93909 (HTSHLD, MFFL), 87918 (Nut), 82792 (SLEEVE FRONT, RV36), WB28K10803 (Orifice), R0703583 (Module Spk), 55882 (Speed Queen Dryer Push-To-Start Switch).

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 253N13ZL: 8009 (Light Bulb - 40W).

Before you buy

Match 253N13ZL 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.

• 253S9C — 25 parts
• 253S9CL — 18 parts
• 253T9C — 24 parts
• 253T9CL — 25 parts
• 3349913080 — 12 parts
• 253N13Z — 31 parts
• 2539768480 — 17 parts
• 2539768410 — 16 parts
• 2539768093 — 14 parts
• 2539768092 — 13 parts

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