Lte5243bwo Parts

This factory fastener secures appliance components and panels, helping keep assemblies properly aligned and tight. Replace worn, stripped, or missing hardware to eliminate looseness and vibration and maintain safe, reliable operation.

• Fastens brackets, panels, trim, and internal assemblies to the cabinet/frame
• Helps maintain alignment of doors, consoles, or covers
• Restores a tight fit to reduce rattling, vibration, or shifting
• Common symptoms: missing screw, stripped head/threads, loose panel or handle, recurring vibration/noise

• Disconnect power (and shut off gas/water if applicable) before servicing
• Match thread and length to the original fastener for proper fit
• Start threading by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver
• Do not overtighten into plastic or thin sheet metal

This welded base assembly forms the lower chassis of the unit, supporting the cabinet and mounted components. Replacing a bent, rusted, or damaged base restores structural integrity, alignment, and smoother, quieter operation.

• Serves as the main lower support structure for the cabinet/frame
• Provides mounting points for brackets, fasteners, and levelers as designed
• Helps maintain alignment of panels/doors and overall stability
• Common signs of failure: bent or rusted-through metal, excessive vibration or rattling, difficulty leveling, misaligned panels or drawer

• Disconnect power; also shut off water and/or gas before service
• Use proper lifting/support; sheet-metal edges can be sharp—wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection
• Transfer any reusable fasteners, grommets, and brackets from the original base
• After reassembly, ensure the unit is square and level before returning to service

This retainer clip secures a component in place to prevent movement and maintain proper alignment during appliance operation. Replacing a damaged or missing clip helps restore safe, reliable performance.

• Holds the mating part firmly to reduce vibration and noise
• Helps prevent intermittent operation caused by loose fitment
• Common fix when a component feels loose, rattles, or won't stay seated

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Note original clip orientation and location before removal
• Use needle-nose pliers to carefully release and install the clip
• Do not over-bend the clip; replace if deformed or fatigued

Size: .20 Fl. Oz. (6 ml)

This clutch spring cap retains and protects the clutch spring in your washer's drive/clutch assembly, maintaining proper tension. Replacing a worn or missing cap helps the clutch engage smoothly and reduces slipping and noise during spin.

• Secures the clutch spring within the clutch assembly to prevent movement or dislodging
• Maintains correct spring preload for consistent clutch engagement
• Can help reduce clutch slip that appears as weak/no spin, slow spin ramp-up, or intermittent spinning
• Common signs of trouble: rattling or scraping near the drive, burning smell, or a visibly damaged/missing cap

• Unplug the appliance and shut off water before servicing
• Access the clutch per your model's service procedure; removing the gearcase/transmission and clutch may be required
• Carefully relieve spring tension and note the orientation of the spring and cap before removal
• Inspect the spring, clutch lining, and related hardware; replace any worn components during reassembly

This replacement flexible hose transports water between appliance components to restore proper flow and prevent leaks. It's a direct-fit service part used when the original hose is cracked, split, or leaking. What it does

• Carries water between the pump, tub, valve or drain—depending on model configuration
• Replaces damaged or brittle hose sections that cause visible leaks or puddling
• Restores proper draining when kinks or collapses impede flow
• Helps stop intermittent drips or steady leaks that occur during operation

• One flexible replacement hose

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before starting work
• Inspect and replace hose clamps or connectors if corroded or damaged
• Route and secure the hose to avoid kinks, pinching, or contact with sharp edges
• Test the appliance through a full cycle after installation and check all connections for leaks

This motor connector housing is the molded body that holds the motor's wire terminals for a secure, insulated connection. Replacing a cracked or heat-damaged housing helps restore reliable motor operation and prevent intermittent power issues.

• Organizes and insulates the motor's wiring terminals
• Locks the harness to the motor for a firm electrical connection
• Helps reduce loose contacts, arcing, and heat damage at the plug
• If the housing is failing, you may see intermittent or no motor operation, the machine stopping mid-cycle, or visible melting/discoloration at the motor connector

• Disconnect power; also shut off gas supply
• Note wire positions; transfer terminals into the new housing one at a time to maintain orientation
• Inspect terminals and wiring; replace any burnt or loose terminals before reassembly
• Ensure the connector seats fully on the motor and the harness is secure; restore power and test

This support is a replacement mounting bracket designed to secure and stabilize internal components. Restoring a damaged support helps keep panels and assemblies aligned for quieter, more reliable appliance operation. What it does:

• Provides a secure mounting point to hold panels or components in place
• Prevents movement that can cause rattling, vibration, or misalignment
• Helps maintain proper fit and operation of adjoining parts and panels
• Typically replaces worn, bent, or broken supports that allow looseness

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, water before starting any repair
• Inspect surrounding fasteners and mating surfaces; replace any damaged clips or screws
• Use proper tools and follow the appliance service manual for access and removal

Color: Gray. Size: 13 oz. can. Used for coating the dryer drum interior. Acrylic appliance paint.

Size: 10-24 x 3/8 inch.

This drain hose clamp secures the hose connection to keep water where it belongs during the drain cycle. A tight, reliable clamp helps prevent leaks and hose pull-off from vibration or pressure changes. What it does:

• Secures the drain hose to a pump outlet or drain port to maintain a watertight seal
• Helps prevent the hose from slipping off during operation
• Reduces leaks at the hose connection point
• Common symptoms of a bad clamp: water leaking at the drain hose joint, a loose/detached hose, or a visibly rusted/broken clamp

• 1 clamp

• Disconnect power and turn off the water supply; place a towel to catch residual water
• Access the hose connection, remove the old clamp, and inspect the hose end and fitting; replace the hose if cracked or swollen
• Position the new clamp correctly over the hose and behind the fitting bead; tighten/seat evenly without overtightening
• Reassemble and run a brief drain test to check for leaks

This small retaining clip secures a lever mechanism inside the appliance, keeping the linkage aligned so the control operates smoothly. Replacing a bent or missing clip helps restore proper engagement and prevents the mechanism from popping loose. What it does:

• Locks the lever mechanism to its bracket or shaft
• Maintains alignment of moving linkage for consistent operation
• Replaces missing, bent, or broken retainer
• Common symptoms: loose/wobbly lever, mechanism slips out, control doesn't engage reliably

• Clip only

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the mechanism per your model's service information and relieve any spring/linkage tension
• Note the original orientation; use needle-nose pliers to seat the new clip fully in the groove
• Test the mechanism for smooth operation before reassembly

This bumper cushions the contact point where a door or drawer meets the cabinet, helping reduce slamming noise and preventing metal-to-metal contact. Replacing a worn or missing bumper protects finishes and restores smooth, quiet operation. What it does:

• Cushions the closing of a door or drawer against the frame
• Helps reduce rattling, vibration, and impact noise
• Protects painted/enamel surfaces from chips and scratches
• Helps correct spacing if a bumper is missing, flattened, or hardened

• 1 bumper

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Open the door/drawer and locate the bumper mounting point; remove the old bumper
• Clean the mounting surface to ensure proper seating
• Press-fit the new bumper into place (follow your model's instructions), then test closure and alignment

This screw-washer assembly secures panels, brackets, and other appliance components. The integrated washer spreads load and resists loosening, so replacing a worn or missing fastener restores a tight, reliable fit and helps eliminate rattles.

• Provides fastening with a built-in washer for even clamping and retention
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded hardware
• Helps address loose panels/handles and vibration or rattle noises
• Supports proper alignment of covers, brackets, and trim

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas (as applicable) before servicing
• Match to the original fastener; location and quantity in your model's parts diagram
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten with the correct driver
• Do not overtighten; replace other severely rusted or damaged fasteners in the same area

This is a 10-16 x 1/2 inch appliance screw used to secure panels and components on compatible Whirlpool laundry and kitchen appliances. It restores a secure fit when a fastener is missing or stripped. What it does

• Fastens trim, panels, brackets or small components to the appliance chassis
• Replaces a lost or damaged factory screw to stop rattling or loose parts
• Matches OEM thread and length for proper engagement and holding strength
• Helps maintain alignment and safe operation of the attached part

• Use the correct screwdriver or nutdriver to avoid stripping the head
• Tighten until snug—do not overtighten to prevent damage to threads or sheet metal
• Disconnect power and follow the appliance manufacturer's safety instructions before servicing

This tub ring seal provides a watertight gasket between the inner and outer tubs to help prevent leaks and moisture buildup. Replacing a worn or damaged seal restores proper sealing and reduces visible puddling. What it does

• Seals the joint between the inner and outer washer tubs to keep water contained during cycles
• Helps stop leaks that appear at the front or bottom of the washer
• Reduces water intrusion that can cause dampness, staining, or mold build-up near the tub opening
• Restores proper fit when the original seal is cracked, torn, or flattened

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before starting any repair
• Replacing this seal typically requires removing the outer tub/front panel; follow the appliance-specific service manual
• Inspect mating surfaces and replace any damaged clips or retaining rings as needed for a proper seal