Kenmore 10656679500 side-by-side refrigerator Parts

Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator model 10656679500 is typically in the mid-20 cubic foot range (most units like this run about 24 to 26 cu. ft. total). For the exact capacity for your specific configuration, we recommend checking the specifications section in the 10656679500 owner's manual.

How to confirm the exact cubic feet on your refrigerator

Use these quick checks to get the exact number without guessing:

• Look in the 10656679500 owner's manual for the “product specifications” or “capacity” listing.
• Check the model and serial label inside the fresh food compartment (usually on an inside wall).
• If you still have the sales receipt or product record info, it often lists the capacity.
• If you are estimating for moving or storage, measure usable shelf space separately from door bins.

Typical capacity ranges (what most owners see)

Side-by-side refrigerators like Kenmore 106 models commonly fall into a narrow band.

Refrigerator style	Typical total capacity	Notes
Side-by-side (standard depth)	24 to 26 cu. ft.	Most common for 106-prefix Kenmore units
Side-by-side (counter-depth)	20 to 23 cu. ft.	Shallower cabinet reduces total volume

Why it matters

Capacity affects more than storage. It also impacts how much food stays frozen during an outage (dry ice guidance is based on cubic feet of freezer space) and helps you choose correctly sized accessories like bins, shelves, and a refrigerator water filter.

Related parts owners often replace

If you are planning maintenance while you look up specs, these are common wear items for this model family:

• Genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1 (replacement filter used for the dispenser system)
• Refrigerator inlet valve W10408179 (controls water flow to the ice maker and dispenser)
• Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker assembly 2198597 (ice production issues)

Last updated: January 2026

Kenmore is a brand name, and model 10656679500 is a Kenmore refrigerator built for Sears; this model series is commonly associated with Whirlpool-manufactured designs and parts support. For model-specific identification details, we recommend checking the 10656679500 owner's manual.

How to confirm who built your specific unit

The most reliable way is to use the model and serial tag inside the fresh food compartment and match it to the documentation.

• Open the refrigerator door and locate the model/serial label on the inside wall.
• Confirm the full model number is 10656679500 (not just “106”).
• Record the serial number and purchase date for service and parts lookup.
• Use the manual to cross-check service information and parts ordering notes.
• When ordering parts, match by model number first, then by part ID.

What “106” means for Kenmore refrigerators

Kenmore model numbers often use a prefix that points to the original manufacturer. For many Kenmore refrigerators, the 106 prefix is widely recognized as a Whirlpool-built platform.

What you see	What it typically indicates	Why it helps
Kenmore nameplate	Sears brand	Branding, not the factory
Model prefix “106”	Whirlpool platform	Helps align parts and service approach
Parts listed by Whirlpool-style IDs	Whirlpool supply chain	Improves replacement part matching

Why it matters

Knowing the underlying manufacturer helps you choose compatible replacement parts (like a water filter, ice maker, or inlet valve) and follow the right troubleshooting steps for a side-by-side refrigerator.

If you are replacing the water filter on this model, the manual references replacement filter ordering information; the compatible filter sold for this model is the genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1.

Last updated: January 2026

For Kenmore model 10656679500, the most commonly replaced parts are the water filter, ice maker and water-supply parts, plus door-sealing and defrost components. These items directly affect ice and water dispensing, temperature control, and energy use; they are also normal wear items.

Most common replacement parts (and what they fix)

• Water filter: improves taste and flow; replace on schedule or when flow drops (see owner's manual).
• Ice maker and ice bin parts: restores ice production and dispensing when cubes stop forming or won’t dispense.
• Water inlet valve and tubing: fixes no water at dispenser, slow fill, or ice maker not filling.
• Door gaskets and door hardware: helps stop warm air leaks, frost, and hard-to-open doors.
• Defrost parts: addresses heavy frost buildup and warm freezer or refrigerator temps.

Parts on this model that customers replace often

Symptom	Common part to check/replace	Example from this model
Bad taste, low water flow	Water filter	Genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1
No ice, small cubes, no fill	Inlet valve	Refrigerator inlet valve W10408179
No ice production	Ice maker assembly	Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker assembly 2198597
Frost buildup, warming	Defrost control parts	Refrigerator defrost bi-metal WPW10225581
Door not sealing well	Gasket panel	Refrigerator gasket panel 2159075

How we recommend choosing the right part first

• Match the model number 10656679500 and the symptom (ice, water, cooling, door seal).
• Check for simple causes first: clogged filter, kinked water line, dirty gaskets.
• Use the troubleshooting and care steps in the owner's manual (it covers cleaning, bins, shelves, and door gasket care).
• If you’re testing electrical parts, use safe meter practices and disconnect power.

Why it matters

Replacing the correct wear part first (especially the filter, inlet valve, or ice maker) prevents repeat failures, protects food temperatures, and reduces the time doors stay open, which the manual notes helps save energy.

Last updated: March 2026