Parts for 6253 — Kenmore

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore 6253.

Compatibility table

All 20 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
522215Owner's Manual3 models$3.49 · Amazon
31057RACHET AND S3 models$4.89 · Amazon
594153Switch3 models$15.99 · Amazon
595163Switch Cord3 models$5.99 · Amazon
STD610820#8 X 2-1/2" PAN HD. SHEET METAL SCREWS4 models$2.16 · Amazon
31062DOWEL PIN4 models$4.91 · Amazon
3104401Hanger Bracket4 models$21.99 · Amazon
31067Axle Pin, Tr6 models$282.66 · Amazon
27806Screw6 models$2.16 · Amazon
24404Bushing8 models$2.16 · Amazon
50022Screw11 models$2.16 · Amazon
31125"s" Hook13 models$16.05 · Amazon
13775Frame Pkg13 models$98.99 · Amazon
STD511020Screw20 models$2.49 · Amazon
14863Hex Nut22 models$2.16 · Amazon
DC9201992AWasher Display Board Assembly30 models$199.01 · Amazon
807460124Refrigerator Door31 models$326.91 · Amazon
72004061Lawn Tractor Seat Adjuster Knob46 models$8.64 · Amazon
STD511005Screw54 models$2.16 · Amazon
808062701Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat647 models$37.99 · 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 6253: 522215 (Owner's Manual), 31057 (RACHET AND S), 594153 (Switch), 595163 (Switch Cord), 31062 (DOWEL PIN), 24404 (Bushing), 31125 ("s" Hook), 13775 (Frame Pkg), 14863 (Hex Nut), DC9201992A (Washer Display Board Assembly), 807460124 (Refrigerator Door).

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 6253: STD610820 (#8 X 2-1/2" PAN HD. SHEET METAL SCREWS), 3104401 (Hanger Bracket), 31067 (Axle Pin, Tr), 27806 (Screw), 50022 (Screw), STD511020 (Screw), 72004061 (Lawn Tractor Seat Adjuster Knob), STD511005 (Screw).

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Parts in this group on 6253: 808062701 (Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat).

Before you buy

Match 6253 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.