How to Find Home Appliance Parts by Model Number – Part 3: A Real Case Study
Real Example – Finding a Discontinued Mechanical Timer by Model Number
A customer sent JRS Sourcing a photo of a broken mechanical timer. The only usable information was the model number: TM-30-60M.
The original part had been discontinued for over two years. The customer had already spent weeks searching online databases and second-hand markets with no success.
How JRS Sourcing Solved It
Step 1 – Decode the model number
TM = timer series
30 = voltage / terminal configuration
60M = 60-minute timing cycle with end-of-cycle bell
Step 2 – Identify specifications
Our engineers confirmed:
120V AC
End-of-cycle bell alarm
Specific terminal layout and mounting holes
Step 3 – Locate compatible tooling
We found a factory with similar tooling and proposed a minor modification to match the original perfectly.
Step 4 – Sample and production
Sample ready in 15 days
Customer approved fit and function
Mass production completed in 25 days
The Results
Key Takeaway
When you find home appliance parts by model number with an OEM sourcing partner like JRS, you are not limited to what brands still list as “active.” You can re-engineer, upgrade, and save money.
Common Home Appliance Parts We Source by Model Number
Mechanical timers
DC axial cooling fans
Power cords and charging cables
Connectors
Fan impellers (forward-curved / axial)
Flanges
Die casting dies
Ready to Find Your Home Appliance Parts?
Send your model number to JRS Sourcing today. Whether you need one sample or a high-volume OEM order, we deliver home appliance parts that are just in time, reliable, and stable.
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