Parts for 72045 — Tecumseh

We found 21 parts confirmed to fit the Tecumseh 72045.

Compatibility table

All 21 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
5555136Cover PlateThis model only$2.16 · Amazon
TNP50958Home Electronics PCBThis model only$357.49 · Amazon
1203001209IC-RESET,6This model only$112.02 · Amazon
22264638If TransformThis model only$11.49 · Amazon
VJS1310Jack ZThis model only$3.49 · Amazon
21228112Craftsman Bolt2 models$2.16 · Amazon
INS72042Owner's Manual2 models— · Amazon
95300MSlide Leg2 models$7.49 · Amazon
88774MTop Bar2 models$32.99 · Amazon
89671MTop Bar2 models$24.99 · Amazon
60258MChin Bar3 models$6.49 · Amazon
60362MChin Bar6 models$5.49 · Amazon
C52H.b.6 models$8.49 · Amazon
90633MHand Rail9 models$5.99 · Amazon
1535PD-rail24 models$2.16 · Amazon
1533PGap Cover25 models$2.29 · Amazon
7187065Whirlpool Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Assembly40 models$54.19 · Amazon
514P1/4x1-1/245 models$0.29 · Amazon
AJU75152601Kenmore Elite Washer Water Inlet Valve Assembly65 models$160.58 · Amazon
799021Pad, Brake (2)267 models$13.31 · Amazon
134710705Dryer Lint Duct 134710705288 models$150.44 · 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 72045: 5555136 (Cover Plate), 1533P (Gap Cover).

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 72045: TNP50958 (Home Electronics PCB), 1203001209 (IC-RESET,6), 22264638 (If Transform), VJS1310 (Jack Z), 21228112 (Craftsman Bolt), INS72042 (Owner's Manual), 95300M (Slide Leg), 88774M (Top Bar), 89671M (Top Bar), 60258M (Chin Bar), 60362M (Chin Bar), C52 (H.b.), 90633M (Hand Rail), 1535P (D-rail), 7187065 (Whirlpool Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Assembly), 514P (1/4x1-1/2), 799021 (Pad, Brake (2)), 134710705 (Dryer Lint Duct 134710705).

Water inlet and drainage

Symptom: The unit isn't getting water when it should, or isn't draining or pumping it out when it should.

Check: Check the valve or pump for a clog or jammed object, and confirm the hose isn't kinked, restricted, or routed higher than the unit allows.

Parts in this group on 72045: AJU75152601 (Kenmore Elite Washer Water Inlet Valve Assembly).

Before you buy

Match 72045 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.