Kenmore Refrigerator 253.44359407 (25344359407, 253 44359407) Parts

This receptacle is the mating socket for a plug-in refrigerator component, providing a secure connection for reliable operation. Replacing a worn or heat-damaged socket restores solid contact and helps prevent intermittent performance.

• Serves as the socket/interface for a plug-in component inside the appliance
• Maintains tight contact for consistent operation and safe connectivity
• Replaces loose, burned, or broken sockets that can cause heat or arcing
• Common symptoms: connected part won't run or is intermittent; loose fit; visible discoloration or melting at the socket

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Access the socket location and note/photograph wire orientation
• Transfer wires/terminals one at a time to the new receptacle; ensure full seating
• Inspect the mating plug/harness for heat damage and replace if necessary

Replace a cracked or missing refrigerator bin door to keep items contained and organized. This cover restores proper function so contents stay put and are easy to access when opening and closing the refrigerator. What it does:

• Serves as the cover for a storage bin and pivots open/closed
• Helps retain contents to prevent items from falling out during door movement
• Restores secure, tidy storage when the original door is damaged or missing
• Common symptoms: cracked plastic, broken hinge tabs, won't latch, won't stay attached

• 1 bin door

• Unplug the appliance and remove items from the bin before starting
• Release the old door from its side tabs/hinges; remove any debris from the mounting points
• Align the new door's hinge pins/tabs with the bin's slots and press to snap into place
• Check for smooth pivot and proper latching before reloading items

This filter wrench is a ring-style tool used to loosen or tighten a refrigerator's water filter housing or canister. It provides extra leverage to free a stuck filter cup and helps ensure an even, secure reinstallation.

• Provides leverage to loosen a stuck water filter housing/cup
• Assists with secure, even tightening during reinstallation
• Useful when the housing is difficult to turn by hand
• Helpful in tight spaces where hand access is limited

• Turn off the water supply and dispense water to relieve pressure
• Position the wrench around the filter housing/cup; turn counterclockwise to loosen
• After replacing the filter, tighten the housing until snug—do not overtighten
• Restore water supply and check for leaks

This door bin (also called a door shelf) mounts to the inner door panel and holds bottles, jars, and condiments. Replacing a cracked or missing bin restores storage capacity and keeps items upright when you open and close the door.

• Adds organized storage space on the door for frequently used items
• Attaches to molded rails/tabs to hold contents securely during door movement
• Replace if the bin is cracked, warped, or the retaining hooks are broken
• Common symptoms: bin falls off, won't stay in place, items slide out, or the bin is missing

• Unplug the appliance before servicing
• Lift the old bin straight up and out of the door-liner tabs; transfer contents
• Align the new bin with the same slots and press down firmly until fully seated
• Distribute weight evenly and avoid overloading after installation

This is a factory replacement screw fastener used to secure components in your appliance. It restores a tight, rattle-free fit for panels, brackets, and trim when an original screw is missing, stripped, or corroded.

• Secures panels, brackets, and trim to the appliance cabinet or liner
• Replaces a missing, stripped, or rusty screw
• Helps eliminate looseness, vibration, or rattling components
• Maintains proper alignment and a clean, factory fit

• Unplug the appliance before servicing; if near water lines, shut off the supply
• Match to the original and install in the same location/orientation
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; do not overtighten, especially into plastic
• Keep and reuse any original washers or spacers if present

This freezer shelf provides a sturdy, level surface for organizing food in the freezer compartment. Replace a broken, bowed, or missing shelf to restore storage capacity and keep containers stable, accessible, and out of the air vents.

• Provides a flat, stable surface for food storage in the freezer
• Replaces cracked, warped, or missing shelf that won't sit level
• Helps maintain organization and efficient airflow
• Seats securely in the factory side supports when properly installed

• Disconnect power before servicing; remove food from the work area
• Lift the front edge and pull out to release the old shelf from the side supports
• Align the new shelf with the support rails; push back until fully seated and level
• Load food evenly and avoid overloading the shelf

This aluminum strap secures the defrost heater firmly against the evaporator coil to maintain proper contact during defrost. Correct contact improves heat transfer so frost melts evenly and helps prevent recurring ice buildup on the evaporator.

• Secures the defrost heater to the evaporator for proper contact and heat transfer
• Promotes complete, even defrosting across the evaporator coil
• Helps reduce repeat frost/ice accumulation caused by a shifted or loose heater
• Typical clues include a loose heater, uneven frost pattern, or rattling near the evaporator

• Disconnect power and allow ice to melt before accessing the evaporator
• Use care around sharp fins and fragile refrigerant tubing; do not puncture or deform the coil
• Position the heater per your model's parts diagram and tighten the strap for firm, even contact
• Verify wiring is routed clear of the fan and moving parts before reassembly

Inlet valve to icemaker

This seal-damper is the gasket that fits around a refrigerator's air damper to help keep compartments properly separated and maintain intended airflow. Replacing a torn or compressed seal helps reduce uneven cooling and drafts. What it does:

• Seals the air damper opening to limit unwanted air exchange between compartments
• Helps maintain stable temperatures by preventing cold or warm air leakage
• Common symptom fix: reduces uneven cooling or warm spots near the damper area
• Also helps reduce excess frost or condensation that can form from persistent air leaks

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair and remove nearby food/shelves for access
• Access the damper housing per your model's service instructions, remove the old seal, and seat the new seal onto the damper frame or mounting groove
• Clean the mounting surface of debris or old adhesive so the new seal sits flat; use gentle pressure to fully engage the seal
• If the damper housing is cracked or the seal does not seat properly, replace the damper assembly.

This refrigerator seal restores a tight barrier between internal components. Replacing a worn or damaged seal helps prevent air leaks and moisture intrusion, supporting proper airflow, stable temperatures, and reduced frost or condensation around the joint.

• Creates an air-tight barrier between mating surfaces
• Helps maintain correct airflow and temperature balance between compartments
• Reduces frost, condensation, and warm/cold spots near the sealed area
• Common signs of failure: visible gaps, loose/crumbled seal, rattling panel, moisture or frost at the joint

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Remove the related cover or housing to access the old seal
• Clean contact surfaces; install the new seal in the same orientation without stretching or pinching
• Reassemble and verify an even seal and normal airflow before returning to service

This fixed blade sits inside the refrigerator's ice bucket/crusher assembly. It provides a stationary cutting edge that works with the auger and rotating blades to break up cubes, helping your dispenser deliver consistent crushed ice.

• Stationary crusher blade that works with the auger and rotating blades to crush ice
• Helps prevent whole cubes from passing through on the "crushed" setting
• Worn, bent, or missing blades can cause poor crushing, jams, or uneven ice size
• May help address symptoms like dispenser jamming, irregular crushed ice, or increased grinding noises

• Unplug the refrigerator before servicing; remove and empty the ice bucket
• Note the order and orientation of blades, spacers, and fasteners; take reference photos
• Handle sharp metal edges; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Reassemble in the original sequence and tighten hardware snugly; ensure the auger turns freely before reinstalling

This small but critical actuator spring restores return tension in a refrigerator's actuator mechanism, helping the lever reset to neutral after use so controls feel responsive and operation stops cleanly. What it does:

• Provides the return force for an actuator or lever so it moves back to its neutral position
• Helps the mechanism engage/disengage a switch cleanly
• Common symptoms of a weak or broken spring: lever sticks, feels loose, or doesn't spring back
• Contribute to intermittent activation or failure to stop when released

• 1 actuator spring

• Disconnect power; if working near the dispenser/water system, shut off the water supply
• Access the actuator mechanism and note the spring's exact orientation (take a photo before removal)
• Use needle-nose pliers to transfer the spring; do not over-stretch or deform it
• Wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection; test lever return action before reassembly

This spacer fits the refrigerator door hinge to set proper clearance and alignment so the door swings smoothly and seals correctly. Replace a worn or missing spacer to eliminate rubbing and uneven gaps at the door.

• Maintains the specified distance between hinge components for correct door height and alignment
• Helps the door open and close without rubbing or binding
• Supports consistent gasket contact for a reliable seal
• Common signs of wear: door sagging, scraping noises, uneven gaps, or the door not closing flush

• Unplug the refrigerator; remove items from the door and support the door before working on the hinge
• Note the order of any washers, cams, and spacers during disassembly for correct reassembly
• Reinstall hardware in the same sequence; do not overtighten fasteners to avoid deforming the spacer
• After reassembly, check door alignment and gasket seal; adjust as needed

This plug covers the small factory test opening on an appliance cabinet or liner. Replacing a missing or damaged plug helps close the opening to maintain a better seal and restore a clean, finished appearance.

• Seals the factory test opening in the cabinet/panel
• Helps limit air and moisture infiltration through the hole
• Reduces condensation or frost forming around the opening
• Restores a finished look when the original cap is missing or damaged

• Disconnect power before servicing the appliance
• Clean and dry the opening area for proper fit
• Align and press the plug in by hand until it sits flush—do not force or enlarge the hole
• Avoid sharp tools or sealants that could damage the liner or insulation