Parts for 3971 — Craftsman

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the Craftsman 3971.

Compatibility table

All 20 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
414550Cap Screw2 models$2.16 · Amazon
204155Home Electronics Coil3 models$32.68 · Amazon
204156Home Electronics Lever3 models$103.83 · Amazon
418223Washer5 models$2.16 · Amazon
414315Cap Screw6 models$2.16 · Amazon
414548Cap Screw7 models$2.16 · Amazon
469005Gd Assy8 models$18.86 · Amazon
469007Gd Assy Br8 models$24.49 · Amazon
312340Brkt Rh Lh10 models$14.49 · Amazon
414049Cap Screw10 models$2.16 · Amazon
472017Grommet10 models$2.16 · Amazon
418049NUT 7/16-14NC C.P.10 models— · Amazon
418069Nut11 models$2.16 · Amazon
418035Nut12 models$2.16 · Amazon
418177Washer12 models$2.16 · Amazon
418149LOCKWASHER 1/4 MED. SECT. C. P.14 models— · Amazon
312332Brkt Rh Lh20 models$2.99 · Amazon
414314Cap Screw20 models$2.16 · Amazon
418198Lock Washer23 models$2.16 · Amazon
418218Lock Washer25 models$2.16 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

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 3971: 414550 (Cap Screw), 414315 (Cap Screw), 414548 (Cap Screw), 414049 (Cap Screw), 472017 (Grommet), 414314 (Cap Screw).

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 3971: 204155 (Home Electronics Coil), 204156 (Home Electronics Lever), 418223 (Washer), 469005 (Gd Assy), 469007 (Gd Assy Br), 312340 (Brkt Rh Lh), 418049 (NUT 7/16-14NC C.P.), 418069 (Nut), 418035 (Nut), 418177 (Washer), 418149 (LOCKWASHER 1/4 MED. SECT. C. P.), 312332 (Brkt Rh Lh), 418198 (Lock Washer), 418218 (Lock Washer).

Before you buy

Match 3971 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?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.