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If you need to order a new part for an appliance in your home, you need to know how to get the right part. How can you know which part you need for your particular appliance, even if you are not an expert at appliance repair?
It’s actually really simple to order the right part once you know the part number. Finding out the part number is not as hard as one may think. In fact, in most cases, it is pretty easy. We are going to tell you now how you can find the model number of your appliance part.

 
What is the Model Number?
So what is a model number anyway? The model number consists of both numbers and letters and often has dashes and dots as well. Many appliances have the model number located on the front somewhere but many do not and you have to find another way to figure out what it is.
The model number is the code that the company or manufacturer assigns to that particular part so that you know how to order a new one to replace it. This is also how the manufacturer knows which parts go to which appliances and how they can keep track of which parts go to what appliances.
Looking on the Appliance
The first and easiest way to search for the model number is to look on the appliance itself. You may find it engraved in the metal plate of your appliance that is sometimes found on the back or the bottom – depending on the type of appliance. If you can not find it stamped or engraved on the appliance, you can check on the paperwork that came with the appliance, if you still have it. In some cases, there may be an insert that lists “spare parts” and their model numbers or the model number of your appliance and then you can use that to look up part numbers.
If you are still having trouble finding your model or part number, you can try the steps below.
Looking for the Exact Model Match
One way of making sure you get the right part is to perform an exact model match. You can look up lists of appliances such as yours and find your exact model brand and type and then use this to find out the model number of the specific part you need. Often, the manufacturer of your appliance will have these lists to help you find your model number. If you are still having difficulty finding the model number, there are often toll free numbers you can call to your manufacturer to let them know the problem and they can usually help you find a match for your appliance.
Finding the model number will save you time and money as well as hassle since you won’t have to worry about whether or not you purchased the right model and how to return it or exchange it and how to get the right part. Whether you are fixing it yourself or purchasing the parts for a professional to repair it, getting the right part the first time around will save you a lot of hassle.

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