LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENER
Whirlpool Multiple appliance types Screw WP488729, Fixes Loose or missing fastener
Whirlpool OEM screw identified by Whirlpool Parts as an 8-18 x 3/8-inch screw.
Part WP488729Replaces 488356, 488624, 488320, 487906, 488992, 488783, 487900, 487109, 487875Whirlpool
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part NumberWP488729
Replaces488356, 488624, 488320, 487906, 488992, 488783, 487900, 487109, 487875
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMultiple appliance types
Part TypeScrew
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWP488729
Common Symptoms
- Loose appliance panel or component
- Missing fastener causing a cabinet, trim, or handle-related part to loosen
Check Before Replacing
- Verify the appliance model number and confirm WP488729 appears in the model-specific parts diagram.
- Compare the existing screw’s thread, length, head style, and washer arrangement before installation.
- Check whether the mounting hole or supported component is damaged before fitting a replacement.
Pro Tip
Use the appliance model-specific parts diagram because this screw is used in multiple locations and appliance types.
Part Details
Part NumberWP488729
Part TypeScrew
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMultiple appliance types
Primary FunctionFastens appliance components where the manufacturer specifies this screw.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing the appliance; shut off gas or water supplies when applicable.
- Install only in the location specified by the appliance’s model-specific parts diagram.
- Do not substitute a different length or thread specification without direct model-specific confirmation.
Verified Compatible Models
Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.
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