Parts for 5KSB5553SOB0 — Whirlpool

We found 31 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool 5KSB5553SOB0.

Same parts list as 5KSB5553SER0 (Whirlpool). 5KSB5553SOB0 shares an identical confirmed parts list with 5KSB5553SER0 (Whirlpool). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for 5KSB5553SOB0.

Compatibility table

All 31 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WPW10279516Blender Blade Assembly (White)10 models$81.04 · Amazon
WPW10500390Collar10 models$86.84 · Amazon
WPW10500391Collar10 models$86.84 · Amazon
W10438994Housing10 models$51.49 · Amazon
W10439003Housing10 models$60.47 · Amazon
W10501706Blender Jar Assembly (Cobalt Blue)11 models$118.94 · Amazon
W10501699Blender Jar Assembly (Empire Red)11 models$129.21 · Amazon
W10501703Blender Jar Assembly (Majestic Yellow)11 models$118.52 · Amazon
W10501704Blender Jar Assembly (Tangerine)11 models$118.52 · Amazon
W10807815Collar11 models$88.21 · Amazon
WPW10279519Collar11 models$93.69 · Amazon
W10438990Housing11 models$51.49 · Amazon
W10439004Housing11 models$51.49 · Amazon
W10439006Housing11 models$60.47 · Amazon
W10439013Housing-pain11 models$105.54 · Amazon
9708935Power Cord11 models$39.20 · Amazon
W10384831Power Cord11 models$70.04 · Amazon
W10686132Gasket - Jar20 models$4.37 · Amazon
W10438989Housing20 models$60.47 · Amazon
WPW10500388Collar33 models$69.91 · Amazon
9708919Power Cord37 models$41.09 · Amazon
W10501701ASSY-WHITE COLLAR & 48OZ47 models$76.75 · Amazon
WPW10500386Blender Collar47 models$48.66 · Amazon
W10254145CULINARY JAR ASSEMBLY47 models$73.04 · Amazon
WP9708890BASE48 models$30.45 · Amazon
WP9708937BASE48 models$33.76 · Amazon
WPW10391604BASE48 models$59.38 · Amazon
W10438995HOUSING-PAINTED, BLENDER48 models$38.86 · Amazon
WP9709503BASE56 models$58.28 · Amazon
W10378270Lid Assembly71 models$54.29 · Amazon
W10279256Coupling305 models$6.24 · 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.

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 5KSB5553SOB0: WPW10279516 (Blender Blade Assembly (White)), WPW10500390 (Collar), WPW10500391 (Collar), W10501706 (Blender Jar Assembly (Cobalt Blue)), W10501699 (Blender Jar Assembly (Empire Red)), W10501703 (Blender Jar Assembly (Majestic Yellow)), W10501704 (Blender Jar Assembly (Tangerine)), W10807815 (Collar), WPW10279519 (Collar), 9708935 (Power Cord), W10384831 (Power Cord), WPW10500388 (Collar), 9708919 (Power Cord), W10501701 (ASSY-WHITE COLLAR & 48OZ), WPW10500386 (Blender Collar), W10254145 (CULINARY JAR ASSEMBLY), WP9708890 (BASE), WP9708937 (BASE), WPW10391604 (BASE), WP9709503 (BASE), W10378270 (Lid Assembly).

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 5KSB5553SOB0: W10438994 (Housing), W10439003 (Housing), W10438990 (Housing), W10439004 (Housing), W10439006 (Housing), W10439013 (Housing-pain), W10438989 (Housing), W10438995 (HOUSING-PAINTED, BLENDER).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.

Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.

Parts in this group on 5KSB5553SOB0: W10686132 (Gasket - Jar).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on 5KSB5553SOB0: W10279256 (Coupling).

Before you buy

Match 5KSB5553SOB0 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.