Best Kenmore Dishwasher Parts for Model 665: 6 Real Picks for DIY Repairs

Kenmore built most of its dishwashers on Whirlpool platforms, and the 665 model prefix covers a huge range of units sold through Sears over the last two decades. This guide is for anyone with a Kenmore (or Kenmore Elite) 665-series dishwasher dealing with a sagging rack, a wet floor after every cycle, a rack that keeps falling off its rails, or dishes that come out dirty on the middle shelf. Instead of guessing at a part number, we matched real, currently-sold parts to the specific failures that cause each of those symptoms.

Comparison Table

Upgraded W10350375 Dishwasher Top Rack Adjuster Kit

This adjuster kit replaces the two plastic housings that let the top rack glide up and down on Whirlpool-built Kenmore dishwashers, including many 665-series models. It's the single most common failure point behind a top rack that sags, drops on one side, or won't stay at the height you set it.

Pros:

• Fixes the most common top-rack sag on Whirlpool-built Kenmores
• Includes both left and right housings
• No tools beyond a flathead needed for most installs

Cons:

• Won't help if the rack rail itself is bent
• Some listings ship without the metal rod insert

Who should skip it: Skip this if your rack problem is a bent metal rail rather than worn plastic housings.

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W11196317 Dishwasher Door Seal for Whirlpool Kenmore 665

A dishwasher door seal that has gone stiff, cracked, or pulled loose is the usual reason water starts pooling on the kitchen floor after a cycle. This gasket is molded to fit the tub opening on Whirlpool-built Kenmore 665 dishwashers without cutting or trimming.

Pros:

• Direct-fit molded gasket, no trimming
• Stops the most common source of door-bottom leaks
• Straightforward peel-and-press installation

Cons:

• Seal only addresses the door gasket, not hinge leaks
• Needs the door removed on some models for full access

Who should skip it: Skip this if your leak is coming from the door hinge or a cracked tub rather than the gasket.

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2x 8268655 Dishwasher Upper Rack Wheel for Kenmore/Sears 665.17369301

Upper rack wheels wear down from years of loading and unloading, and once the wheel flattens on one side the rack starts binding or dragging on the rails. This two-pack swaps in fresh wheels sized for the 665.17369301 Kenmore/Sears platform.

Pros:

• Very low cost for a 2-pack
• Matches the 665.17369301 wheel mount exactly
• Quick swap with a flathead screwdriver

Cons:

• No rating history yet since it's a newer listing
• Only two wheels, so buy two packs if you need all four

Who should skip it: Skip this if you need both upper and lower rack wheels; buy the lower-rack 4-pack separately.

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UPGRADED W10195417 Dishwasher Lower Rack Wheels (4-Pack) for Kenmore/KitchenAid

Lower rack wheels see more weight than any other moving part in the tub, and they're usually the first thing to crack after five or six years of daily use. This four-pack replaces every wheel on one rack in a single job.

Pros:

• Replaces all four wheels on one rack in one order
• Widely used across Kenmore and KitchenAid platforms
• Noticeably quieter rolling once installed

Cons:

• Slightly more expensive than single-wheel packs
• Only fits the lower rack, not upper rack wheels

Who should skip it: Skip this if it's your upper rack wheels that are worn — this kit is lower-rack only.

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W10508950 Dishwasher Rail Stop Clip for Whirlpool Kenmore

The rail stop clip is the small tab that keeps the rack from rolling all the way off the track when you pull it out to load dishes. It's an easy part to lose or snap, and a missing clip is why a rack suddenly comes free in your hands.

Pros:

• Inexpensive fix for a rack that keeps falling out
• Small and easy to snap into place
• Sold in a multi-pack so you have spares

Cons:

• Tiny part that's easy to misplace after opening the pack
• Won't fix a bent or broken rail itself

Who should skip it: Skip this if the rail itself is cracked or bent; a new clip won't fix a broken track.

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675808 Dishwasher Middle Spray Arm Kit for Whirlpool Kenmore KitchenAid

If glasses on the middle rack come out spotty or still dirty, a clogged or cracked middle spray arm is usually the reason water isn't reaching that level. This kit includes the arm and the mounting hardware needed to swap it in.

Pros:

• Restores full water pressure to the middle rack
• OEM-style fit for Whirlpool-built Kenmore tubs
• Comes with the clip and hardware, not just the arm

Cons:

• Priciest pick on this list
• Overkill if the problem is just a clogged spray hole rather than a cracked arm

Who should skip it: Skip this if only the top rack is underperforming — the middle arm won't affect top-rack spray.

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How We Chose These Parts

We started from the four failures owners of 665-series Kenmore dishwashers report most often: a top rack that won't hold its height, water leaking from the door, a rack that rolls off its track, and weak spray at the middle level. For each failure we looked for parts explicitly listed as fitting Whirlpool-built Kenmore 665 dishwashers (not generic "universal" parts with no model reference), checked that the part had either a meaningful review history or a specific fit description matching the 665 platform, and avoided anything with vague or copy-pasted compatibility claims. We also made sure the list covered a range of price points, since a $6 clip and a $45 spray arm solve very different problems.

Buying Guide: Confirm Your Exact Model First

The "665" prefix is shared across dozens of individual Kenmore dishwasher models, and rack, wheel, and gasket dimensions can differ between sub-models even within that range. Before ordering, pull the full model number off the sticker on the inside edge of the door (it will read something like 665.XXXXXXXX) and compare it against the fitment list on the product page — most listings above include an explicit fitment section or Q&A where other 665 owners confirm their exact sub-model. If a part's listing doesn't mention your specific sub-model, check the seller's fitment tool or message them before buying rather than guessing.

Final Verdict

For most 665-series owners, the top rack adjuster kit and the door seal solve the two most common complaints — a drooping rack and a wet kitchen floor — and both are inexpensive enough to try first. If your issue is specifically a rack that won't stay on its rails, the wheel and clip options above are a faster, cheaper fix than replacing an entire rack assembly, and the middle spray arm kit is worth the extra cost only if dishes on that shelf specifically are coming out dirty.