Parts for WHES40 — Whirlpool

We found 53 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool WHES40.

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.

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on WHES40: 7335163 (Kenmore Water Softener Electronic Control Board 7335163), 7309811 (Water Softener Flow Meter Wire Harness).

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 WHES40: 7250622 (Mtr Repl Kit), 7264914 (Repl Pwa), 7262857 (Water Softener Faceplate Overlay), 7262768 (Whirlpool Rim W/ Lt Hl), 7264883 (Whirlpool Water Softener Brine Well), 7137824 (Water Softener Brine Well), 7250347 (Whirlpool Drain Adapter), 7247996 (Whirlpool Water Softener Resin Tank), 7163689 (Vapor Barrier), 0900060 (O-Ring (Black)), 7084607 (Water Softener Flow Plug), 7175199 (Waterworks Water Softener Wave Washer), 7174313 (Waterworks Water Softener Wave Washer Bearing), 7231393 (Whirlpool Water Softener Motor Plate), 7173024 (Whirlpool Water Softener O-Ring), 7171145 (Kenmore Water Softener Valve Body), 7171349 (Water Softener Filter Screen), 7178171 (Water Softener Flow Plug), 7172989 (Whirlpool Water Softener Drain Plug Seal), 7195482 (Whirlpool Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Seal), 7214383 (Whirlpool Water Softener Bypass Valve), 7171187 (Whirlpool Water Softener Drain Plug), 7173032 (Whirlpool Water Softener O-Ring, 4-1/2 x 4-7/8-in), 7286039 (Kenmore Water Softener Valve Motor 7286039), 7185500 (Waterworks Water Softener Rotor and Disc), 7185487 (Kenmore Water Softener Seal Kit 7185487), 7253808 (Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Assembly), 7145186 (Whirlpool Water Softener Rotor Position Switch), 7170262 (Water Softener O-Ring, 1-1/8 x 1-3/8-in), 1148800 (Water Softener Flow Plug 1148800), 1202600 (Water Softener Ferrule Nut).

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 WHES40: 7265287 (Whirlpool Water Softener Installation Adapter Tube Kit, 1-1/4-in), 3883402 (Water Softener PVC Installation Adapter Tube), 7262661 (Water Softener Salt Tank Cover), 7219545 (Gear Cam), 7224087 (Water Softener Screw), 7169180 (Whirlpool Drain Clip (Black)), 7172997 (Whirlpool Water Softener Screw, 10 x 2-5/8-in), 7140738 (Whirlpool Water Softener Screw, 4-24 x 3/4-in), 7094898 (Whirlpool Water Softener Turbine Support), 7171250 (Whirlpool Water Softener Cam Bearing), 7283489 (Water Softener Cam and Gear 7283489), 7171161 (Waterworks Water Softener Valve Body Cover), 7267116 (Water Softener Faceplate and Cover Assembly 7267116), 7101548 (Waterworks Water Softener Turbine), 7219888 (Whirlpool Water Softener Brine Well Cover), 7089306 (Whirlpool Water Softener Clip), 7077642 (Whirlpool Water Softener Copper Installation Adapter Tube, 1-in), 7113016 (Ecodyne Water Softener Brine Tubing).

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 WHES40: 7172793 (Waterworks Water Softener Drain Hose Connector).

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 WHES40: 7114533 (Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit).

Before you buy

Match WHES40 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.