Kenmore
Compact Refrigerator

Model # 21873720 Official Kenmore compact refrigerator

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Refrigerator Door 481944028816
#44A

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Refrigerator door

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Refrigerator Condenser 481951148044
#15

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Refrigerator condenser

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Evaporator Holder 481946688066
#19

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Evaporator holder

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Refrigerator Cover 481946278227
#32

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Refrigerator cover

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Rear Grid 481945858031
#8

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Rear grid

Part #481945858031

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Refrigerator Drip Tray 481941848275
#54

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Refrigerator drip tray

Part #481941848275

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Refrigerator Relay 481928068049
#38

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Refrigerator relay

Part #481928068049

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Refrigerator Switch 481927618338
#27

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Refrigerator switch

Part #481927618338

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Refrigerator Lamp Cover 481946278202
#3

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Refrigerator lamp cover

Part #481946278202

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Refrigerator Overload 481928228018
#36A

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Refrigerator overload

Part #481928228018

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Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer o…

Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…

Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…

Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…

Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…

Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.

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How to replace a refrigerator water valve

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How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

If the temperature in your refrigerator doesn't match the temperature you set, the problem could be the temperature cont…

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Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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How to prevent water dispenser and ice maker problems

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