Kenmore
Central Air Conditioner

Model # 76981601 Official Kenmore condensing unit & evaporator

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Contactor 8401-243
#20A

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Contactor

Part #8401-243

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Motor 1/5 Hp 8101-281
#52C

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Motor 1/5 hp

Part #8101-281

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Motor 1/5 Hp 8101-279
#52A

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Motor 1/5 hp

Part #8101-279

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Motor 1/4 Hp 8101-280
#52B

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Motor 1/4 hp

Part #8101-280

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Contactor 8401-247
#20D

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Contactor

Part #8401-247

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Contactor 8401-244
#20B

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Contactor

Part #8401-244

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Contactor 8401-245
#20C

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Contactor

Part #8401-245

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Capacitor 8552-20
#19G

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Capacitor

Part #8552-20

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Capacitor 8552-2
#19H

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Capacitor

Part #8552-2

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Capacitor 8552-43
#31B

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Capacitor

Part #8552-43

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