Kenmore Refrigerator 253.44503605 (25344503605, 253 44503605) Parts

Upper door hinge for refrigerator fresh food and freezer doors. Replaces broken, bent, cracked, or missing hinges from moving or wear.

Freezer drain tube that channels defrost water from the drain pan to the drip pan. Replace if cracked, leaking around the grommet, or causing floor leaks.

A light socket that holds the bulb in your refrigerator's freezer compartment. This electrical component provides power to illuminate the freezer interior when the door opens. Replace it when the freezer light won't turn on, flickers, or the bulb won't stay securely in place.

Aluminum strap secures the defrost heater against the evaporator coil. Replace if broken, cracked, or missing to maintain proper heater contact.

Factory replacement screw for securing panels, brackets, and trim inside your refrigerator. Needed when original screws are missing, stripped, or corroded.

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 replacement screw secures designated components in your appliance to maintain a tight, rattle-free fit. Replacing missing or stripped hardware restores proper attachment and helps keep panels and trim properly aligned.

• Fastens specified parts to the cabinet or frame
• Helps maintain alignment of panels and trim pieces
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded screws
• Common symptoms: loose or vibrating parts, panel/trim won't stay secured, visible missing hardware

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver
• Do not overtighten, especially when threading into plastic
• If replacing multiple screws, replace one at a time to maintain alignment

Small spring that provides return tension for refrigerator actuator lever mechanisms. Replace if spring is broken, stretched, missing, or lost during repair.

Covers the factory test opening on your refrigerator cabinet or liner. Replace if missing, cracked, or damaged to restore a finished look and seal.

Spacer that fits between refrigerator door hinge components to maintain proper clearance and alignment. Replace if worn, cracked, or missing.

Factory fastener that secures panels, brackets, and internal components. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded screws to restore tight fit and eliminate rattling.

Seals the air damper opening to maintain proper airflow between compartments. Replace if torn or compressed to fix uneven cooling and drafts.

Refrigerator won't cool or compressor won't start? This compressor start relay energizes the start winding to restore cooling. DIY-friendly repair.

If your crushed ice comes out in large chunks or clumps, this fixed blade may be worn or broken. Works with the auger to deliver consistent crushed ice.

This door hinge pin forms the pivot for the refrigerator door hinge, keeping the door supported and aligned. Replacing a worn or missing pin restores smooth door movement and consistent sealing.

• Acts as the hinge's pivot shaft to support the door
• Helps maintain door alignment so the gasket can seal properly
• Reduces wobble and scraping at the hinge point
• Typical failure symptoms: door sagging, misalignment, poor closing, or a loose/wobbly hinge

• Unplug the refrigerator and remove items from the door to reduce weight.
• Support the door; remove hinge cover and screws, then lift the door off the hinge.
• Replace the hinge pin in the hinge bracket; transfer any existing spacers/bushings as designed.
• Reinstall and align the door; tighten hardware and verify smooth operation and seal contact.

Replacement fill tube that directs water from the inlet valve into your refrigerator's icemaker mold. Replace if cracked, damaged, or causing leaks.