Model # 6253473 Official Kenmore water softener

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#65

Softener final assembly diagram

Short nut

Part #500481

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#64

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Ferrule

Part #500482

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#76

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Nut

Part #503514

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#41

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Hose clamp

Part #900157

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#58

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Float

Part #516914

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#33

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Fitting

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Water Softener Brine Valve Float Seal 516947

#57

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Water softener brine valve float seal

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Hose clamp

Part #900431

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#60

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Lead washer

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#156

Timer assembly diagram

Drive gear

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Symptoms for water softeners

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Why does my water softener overflow?

Main causes: faulty brine valve assembly, bad rotor valve…

Why does my water softener leak water?

Main causes: loose water line connections, cracked water-carrying components, bad rotor valve seals…

Why are water softener resin beads in my water?

Main causes: broken resin tank screen, bad resin tank seals, cracked upper distributor in resin tank…

Why isn't my water softener meter working?

Main causes: broken water flow meter, faulty timer, water flow to softener is bypassed…

Why isn't my water softener using salt?

Main causes: salt bridge inside the salt tank, bad timer, valve motor failure, faulty rotor valve, clogged venturi…

Why is there no display on my water softener?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power transformer, faulty timer…

Why isn't my water softener softening my water?

Main causes: empty salt tank, salt bridge, depleted resin, clogged or damaged venturi, broken rotor position switch, fai…

Why is my softened water salty?

Main causes: clogged drain hose, faulty rotor valve, leaky rotor valve seals…

Repair guides for water softeners

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your water softener.

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How to replace a water softener valve motor

The valve motor rotates the valve rotor to operate the water softener. If the water softener valve motor fails, follow t…

Repair difficulty

Time required

30 minutes or less

How to replace a water softener venturi

The venturi valve in your water softener draws brine water from the salt tank to the resin tank for regeneration. Follow…

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

The rotor position switch detects the position of the valve rotor. If the rotor position switch fails, follow these step…

Repair difficulty

Time required

30 minutes or less

Articles and videos for water softeners

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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Model # 6253473 Official Kenmore water softener

Model diagram and schematic

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Symptoms for water softeners

Why does my water softener overflow?

Why does my water softener leak water?

Why are water softener resin beads in my water?

Why isn't my water softener meter working?

Why isn't my water softener using salt?

Why is there no display on my water softener?

Why isn't my water softener softening my water?

Why is my softened water salty?

Repair guides for water softeners

How to replace a water softener valve motor

How to replace a water softener venturi

How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

Articles and videos for water softeners

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

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