Parts for Kitchenaid KSSO42FMX00: 08 - Freezer Liner And Air Flow Parts

Replace your refrigerator water filter every 6 months for clean, fresh-tasting water and ice. Simple twist installation. Verify fit with your model number.

If your fridge isn't cooling or freezer is making loud noises, the evaporator fan motor may have failed. Moderately easy DIY repair with video guide.

Loud noise or freezer warming up? This evaporator fan blade circulates cold air over coils. Simple DIY fix—most repairs done in under an hour.

This fan motor retainer secures the refrigerator's fan motor to its mounting bracket or shroud, reducing vibration and keeping the fan aligned so air circulates properly for consistent cooling.

• Secures the fan motor to its bracket or shroud
• Maintains proper fan alignment and clearance for consistent airflow
• Helps reduce vibration, buzzing, or rattling from a loose motor
• A worn or missing retainer may present as scraping fan noises or uneven airflow

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing; allow moving parts to stop and wear cut-resistant gloves
• Access the fan area per your model
• Transfer the motor into the new retainer and reinstall using existing hardware as required
• Ensure the fan blade spins freely and clears the shroud before restoring power

Frost building up in your freezer? A worn fan scroll gasket lets warm air bypass the evaporator, causing excess frost and poor cooling performance.

Fix uneven cooling or freezer frost buildup with this refrigerator evaporator fan blade. Direct replacement part restores proper airflow in 15-20 minutes.

Secures the handle end cap to the center of your refrigerator door. Replace if missing, stripped, or lost during handle repairs. 8-18 x 1/2 inch size.

Air duct wedge for side-by-side refrigerators. Secures and positions air duct assembly in place. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.

8-16 x 3/8 inch screw fastener for dryers. Secures baffles to drum and various internal components. Replace if missing, stripped, or damaged.

Refrigerator light won't turn on? This light socket kit restores interior lighting when bulbs won't work. Simple DIY repair with video guide.

Replaces dim, flickering, or burnt-out bulbs in refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves. Restores interior lighting for visibility. Verify fit with model.

Fixes uneven cooling and warm refrigerator temperatures caused by poor airflow. This fan housing directs cold air from freezer to fridge. Easy 30-minute fix.

Left hand side

Foam air baffle block that installs between the evaporator fan housing and side wall. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing to restore airflow.

Air outlet cover for side-by-side refrigerators. Installs over internal air vent to direct cold air. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.

Secures the handle end cap to the center of your refrigerator door. Replace if missing, stripped, or lost during handle repairs. 8-18 x 1/2 inch size.

Secures the handle end cap to the center of your refrigerator door. Replace if missing, stripped, or lost during handle repairs. 8-18 x 1/2 inch size.

Replacement support stud that holds refrigerator shelves securely in place. Needed when original peg is broken, cracked, or missing from shelf wall.

Replacement #8-18 screw for securing panels, brackets, and components in appliances. Restores worn, stripped, or missing fasteners for safe mounting.

Left hand side

Right hand side

Seals the evaporator cover to the cabinet, preventing air leaks and frost buildup. Replace if you notice excessive frost or cooling issues. Verify fit.

Adhesive foam insulation pad that reduces vibration and noise in refrigerators. Replaces worn, missing, or deteriorated sound dampening pads.

Fix incorrect temperature readings or freezing in your fridge. This temperature sensor helps regulate cooling. Easy 15-minute DIY repair with one screw.

This thermistor clip secures the refrigerator/freezer temperature sensor in the correct position for accurate temperature readings and consistent cooling. It helps keep the sensor stable so the control can properly monitor and adjust appliance temperature. What it does:

• Holds the thermistor/sensor in place on evaporator or cabinet surfaces to ensure reliable contact
• Helps prevent sensor movement that can cause incorrect temperature readings or erratic cooling cycles
• Supports proper airflow around the sensor for accurate thermostat feedback
• Simple, passive mounting solution that maintains sensor location after service

• Includes: 1 thermistor clip

• Designed for a direct replacement; remove power to the appliance before servicing
• Handle the sensor and wiring gently to avoid damage to the probe or connector
• Confirm sensor location per manufacturer guidance before clipping to ensure correct placement

Protective cover for the refrigerator thermistor sensor. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing to protect the temperature sensing component.

This replacement screw secures appliance panels and components to restore proper fit and stop loose or rattling parts. A simple, OEM-compatible fastener that helps maintain safe, stable operation and original assembly alignment. What it does:

• Secures panels, trim, brackets or components to prevent movement and vibration
• Restores proper fit when a screw is missing or stripped
• Helps eliminate rattling, gaps, or misaligned parts
• Fits the OEM threaded holes and fastening points

• Disconnect power (and gas if applicable) before accessing internal components
• Use the correct driver to avoid stripping the head; hand-start threads before final tightening
• Do not overtighten—stop when snug to avoid damaging threads or plastic parts
• Keep removed hardware organized to ensure correct reassembly

Freezer icing up or not defrosting? This refrigerator defrost thermostat monitors evaporator coil temperature. DIY repair in 15-30 minutes with video.

Replacement screw that fastens panels, brackets, and internal components. Install when original is stripped, rusted, missing, or lost during repairs.