Kenmore 11173025710 refrigerator Parts

Water leaking underneath your Kenmore refrigerator model 11173025710 is most often caused by a defrost drain that’s clogged or frozen, which makes defrost water overflow inside the cabinet and run down to the floor. Less commonly, the drain pan can be out of position, cracked, or overflowing.

Quick checks we recommend first

• Look for ice or water on the freezer floor or under the crisper drawers (a strong clue the defrost drain is restricted).
• Check the door seals for gaps that can cause excess frost, which later melts into too much drain water.
• Confirm the refrigerator is level; if it’s tilted forward, water can spill out instead of draining correctly.
• Inspect the drain pan underneath for cracks, warping, or being knocked out of place.
• If your unit is plumbed in, check the water line connection and shutoff valve area for slow drips.

How the most common leak happens (defrost drain)

During normal operation, frost melts during defrost and should flow through a drain to the pan underneath. If the drain is blocked by ice or debris, water backs up and finds the easiest path out, often ending up as a puddle under the front of the refrigerator.

For model-specific safety and access guidance, follow the steps in the 11173025710 use & care manual.

What to do (safe, DIY-friendly steps)

1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove food items as needed to access the rear bottom area inside the refrigerator or freezer section.
3. Melt any visible ice with warm water (not boiling) and clear debris from the drain opening.
4. Verify water can flow freely to the drain pan.

Symptom-to-cause guide

What you notice	Most likely cause	Where to look
Ice sheet on freezer floor	Frozen/clogged defrost drain	Bottom rear of freezer compartment
Water under crisper drawers	Drain restriction or airflow causing icing	Refrigerator floor, rear air vents
Water only after heavy ice use	Water line/ice maker fill leak	Back of unit, valve area
Pan full or water near back	Drain pan issue	Under cabinet near compressor

Why it matters

Stopping the leak quickly helps prevent floor damage and reduces the chance of recurring ice buildup that can affect cooling performance.

Last updated: January 2026

To tell what model Kenmore refrigerator you have, find the model and serial number on the identification label inside the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment. For Kenmore model 11173025710, the label is on the interior liner of the refrigerator section (not on the back). See the 11173025710 use & care manual for the exact wording and record location.

Where to look on a Kenmore refrigerator

Check these common label locations first (use a flashlight):

• Inside the refrigerator compartment on a side wall (interior liner)
• Inside the refrigerator compartment near the crisper drawer area
• On the door frame (hinge side) when the door is open
• Behind the toe grille or kick plate at the bottom front
• Inside the freezer drawer area on an interior wall (less common)

What you should write down (and why)

Kenmore model numbers can look similar, so we recommend recording both the model and serial number exactly as printed.

Item	What it’s used for	Example format
Model number	Matching parts and model-specific instructions	111.7302* or 11173025710
Serial number	Verifying production details for service	Letters and numbers
Color code (if shown)	Matching cosmetic parts (bins, handles, trim)	Often a suffix or “*” note

Tips to avoid mix-ups

• Copy the number exactly, including dots, dashes, and any suffixes.
• If you see 111.7302* in the manual, the “*” typically indicates a color number variation; your full model may be longer (like 11173025710).
• Take a clear photo of the label before ordering parts or scheduling service.

Why it matters

Using the correct model number ensures you get the right Kenmore refrigerator parts (like shelves, door bins, ice maker components, or water line fittings) and follow the correct installation and control instructions.

Last updated: January 2026

Kenmore is a brand name, so replacement parts for a Kenmore refrigerator like model 11173025710 are typically manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that built that specific unit or component. The exact OEM can vary by model and even by part category, so we match parts by model number and part diagram rather than by “who made it.” See the 11173025710 use & care manual for model-family details and feature references.

What this means for Kenmore 11173025710 parts

For Kenmore 11173025710 (a 111.7302* model family bottom freezer refrigerator), the most reliable way to get the correct replacement part is to identify it by:

• Model number: 11173025710
• The part’s location in the unit (refrigerator section, freezer drawer, door, icemaker area)
• The part description from the parts diagram (for example: door bin, crisper drawer, ice maker, control panel)
• Any markings on the original part (sticker, molded number, label)

Common OEM scenarios for Kenmore parts

Kenmore appliances have historically been sourced from multiple manufacturers. In practice, you may see parts that trace back to different OEM supply chains depending on the model series.

• Some Kenmore parts cross to Whirlpool-family manufacturing
• Some cross to Frigidaire/Electrolux-family manufacturing
• Some cross to GE-family manufacturing
• Some models use LG-family manufacturing
• Some parts are made by specialized component suppliers (fans, sensors, valves)

Quick guide: how we recommend choosing the right part

What you know	Best next step	Why it helps
Model number only	Use model-based diagrams	Prevents ordering a “close match” that does not fit
Part name (example: door bin)	Confirm position and measurements	Many bins look similar but mount differently
Symptom (example: not making ice)	Identify the failing component	Multiple parts can cause the same symptom

Why it matters

Kenmore branding alone does not guarantee interchangeability. Ordering by 11173025710 ensures the replacement part matches the correct mounting points, electrical connectors, and water-line fittings for your bottom-mount refrigerator.

Last updated: January 2026

If your Kenmore 11173025710 bottom-mount refrigerator isn’t cooling properly and you hear repeated clicking or humming with no steady run, the compressor circuit (compressor, start device, or control) may be failing. We confirm compressor trouble by checking temperatures, airflow, and electrical start components first.

Quick signs that point to compressor trouble

• Refrigerator and freezer temperatures keep rising even though the unit “sounds like it’s trying”
• Repeated clicking every few minutes (often the start relay trying and failing)
• Loud buzzing/humming followed by a click and shutdown
• Compressor shell is very hot and the unit still won’t cool
• Breaker trips when the compressor tries to start

Rule out common look-alikes first (important)

Before blaming the compressor on model 11173025710, we check these because they cause the same “not cooling” symptoms and are more common:

• Condenser coils clogged (poor heat release, long run times)
• Condenser fan not running (warm cabinet, weak cooling)
• Evaporator fan not running (freezer may cool unevenly; fridge warms)
• Heavy frost on the evaporator cover (defrost system issue)
• Demo Mode enabled (cooling disabled; see control instructions in the 11173025710 use & care manual)

Simple checks you can do safely

1. Verify control settings: Recommended presets are 37°F for fresh food and 0°F for freezer on this model family.
2. Listen at the back: A steady hum is normal; repeated click-hum-click cycles suggest a start problem.
3. Check airflow: If the freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, airflow/defrost issues are more likely than a bad compressor.
4. Look for error indicators: If your display shows an error, use the Kenmore 111 model bottom freezer refrigerator error codes reference to narrow the cause.

What the symptoms usually mean

Symptom	Most likely cause	What we check next
Clicks every few minutes, no cooling	Start relay/capacitor or compressor locked	Start components, compressor amp draw
Runs constantly, weak cooling	Dirty coils, fan issue, sealed system problem	Coils, fans, frost pattern
Breaker trips on start	Shorted compressor or wiring/start device	Wiring, start device, compressor resistance

Why it matters

A true compressor or sealed-system failure is a major repair; confirming airflow, defrost, and start-device issues first helps avoid replacing the wrong part and gets cooling restored faster.

Last updated: January 2026