Model # 2538293981 Official Kenmore upright freezer

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Drier

Part #152474

Replaced by #5303305677

$12.71

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#12

Door diagram

Key

Part #08037402

Replaced by #297147700

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#11

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Sleeve

Part #08037932

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#27

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Insulation

Part #09950831

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Insulation

Part #116171-50

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Screw

Part #08013446

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Extension panel (white)

Part #3202681

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Door diagram

Freezer door stop

Part #08016354

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Bulb

Part #3091423

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#23

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Bumper

Part #05878546

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

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What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co...

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu...

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m...

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, ...

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket...

Why is my freezer too warm?

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, ...

Why isn't my freezer running?

Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto...

Why is my freezer so noisy?

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, ...

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How to replace a freezer door switch

When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to r...

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15 minutes or less

How to replace a freezer thermistor

When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follo...

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

Air won’t circulate to cool the freezer properly when the evaporator fan fails. Follow these step-by-step instructions t...

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

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Model # 2538293981 Official Kenmore upright freezer

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Why is my freezer too warm?

Why isn't my freezer running?

Why is my freezer so noisy?

Repair guides for upright freezers

How to replace a freezer door switch

How to replace a freezer thermistor

How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding freezers

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Freezer common questions

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