Every appliance has a model number. Knowing how to find and read it is the fastest path to finding the right replacement part.
Where to Find the Model Number
### Refrigerators Inside the fridge on the left side wall, or on a plate behind the crisper drawers. Sometimes on the back of the unit.
### Washers Inside the door or lid. Front load washers usually have it on the front lip of the door opening. Top loaders have it under the lid.
### Dryers Inside the door on a sticker. Sometimes on the back of the unit.
### Dishwashers On the left or right side of the door opening. Open the door and look along the top edge or side panel.
### Ovens and Ranges Behind the storage drawer at the bottom (pull the drawer out), or on the door frame when you open the oven door.
Decoding Brand Prefixes
### Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid (same parent company) - WRX = Whirlpool Refrigerator - WFW = Whirlpool Front load Washer - WTW = Whirlpool Top load Washer - MHW = Maytag Front load Washer
### GE - GSS = GE Side-by-Side refrigerator - GFE = GE French Door refrigerator
### Samsung - RF = Samsung French Door refrigerator - WF = Samsung Front load washer - WA = Samsung Top load washer - NE = Samsung Electric range
### LG - LR = LG Refrigerator - WM = LG Front load washer - DLE = LG Electric dryer
Using the Model Number
Once you have it, search the full model number on PartHawk. Our system automatically identifies the brand, product type, and shows every available replacement part across 20+ suppliers with prices.