Every appliance part is model-specific. A door gasket that fits one fridge will not fit another, even from the same brand. The model number is how you find the exact part, and it is printed on a sticker somewhere on the fridge. The problem is that every manufacturer puts it in a different place.
This guide tells you exactly where to look, and how to read the number correctly.
- Most common spot: inside the fridge, on a side wall or the ceiling.
- Second spot: behind the kick plate at the bottom front.
- Third spot: on the back of the fridge.
- Also check: inside the door, on the frame.
- Model vs serial: you need the model number, not the serial.
Where to look
| Location | How to access | Common on |
|---|---|---|
| Inside, side wall | Open the door and look left or right | Most fridges |
| Inside, ceiling | Look up inside the fridge | Top-freezer models |
| Behind kick plate | Remove the grille at the bottom front | Bottom-freezer models |
| Back of fridge | Pull it out and look at the back panel | Older models |
| Inside door frame | On the frame, not the door | Some models |
| Under the crisper | Lift out the drawer | Rare |
On some fridges the sticker is behind the crisper drawer or under the kick plate. If you cannot find it inside, remove the bottom grille and check the frame behind it. It is almost always somewhere on the fridge itself.
Reading the number
The sticker usually shows both a model number and a serial number. The model number identifies the design; the serial number identifies your specific unit. You need the model number to buy parts. It is usually labelled 'Model' or 'Mod' and is shorter than the serial number.
| Label | What it is | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Model / Mod | The design identifier | Buying parts |
| Serial / Ser | Your specific unit | Warranty claims |
| Type | A variant code | Some parts |
| P/N | Part number of a fitted part | Replacing that part |
Using it to buy parts
- Photograph the sticker so you have the number on your phone.
- Write it down exactly, including any letters and dashes.
- Search the model number plus the part name.
- Check the part fits your model before buying.
- Keep the number for future repairs.
- Register the appliance so you can find the number later.
Common mistakes
- Using the serial number instead of the model number.
- Missing a letter or dash — the part will not fit.
- Assuming the brand is enough — parts are model-specific.
- Buying a 'universal' part without checking the fit list.
- Not photographing the sticker before it fades.
- Ordering from a photo without reading the number.
Find your refrigerator model number on a sticker inside the fridge, behind the kick plate, or on the back. Photograph it, write it down exactly, and search that number plus the part name. The model number, not the serial number, is what you need to buy parts.
Frequently asked questions
Replacement parts
Search your model number to find the exact part that fits.
