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General Electric Refrigerator Switches

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This light switch may also be known as a refrigerator door switch or a light switch kit, and is compatible with your refrigerator. The function of the refrigerator door switch is to turn on the light when your fridge door is open, and to make sure it is off when your refrigerator door is closed. The reason you would need to replace this part is if your light is not turning on when your door is open. For this repair, you will need a putty knife, and a small flat-blade screwdriver.
This light switch may also be known as a refrigerator door switch or a light switch kit, and is compatible with your refrigerator. The function of the refrigerator door switch is to turn on the light when your fridge door is open, and to make sure it is off when your refrigerator door is closed. The reason you would need to replace this part is if your light is not turning on when your door is open. For this repair, you will need a putty knife, and a small flat-blade screwdriver.
What this part fixes:
  • Ice maker not making ice
  • Ice maker won’t dispense ice
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Kevin from Beckley, WV
while closing the door, the light switch fouled, resulting in the switch breaking
I used a flat screwdriver and released the lock tab on the bottom of the light switch, and pried the switch out, being careful to not damage the plastic around the mounting place of the switch, unplugged wiring from old switch, plugged in the new one and pushed the new switch into place. Job finished light switch now working.
Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Clint from Rayville, MO
Lights inside refrigerator not working
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
This is the light switch that goes in your refrigerator. If the light is not working or stays on, you may need to replace the switch. It is made of mainly white plastic, and is an OEM part, directly from the manufacturer. Be sure to disconnect the refrigerator from the power source before you begin this repair. To remove the switch, simply use a flathead screwdriver to pop the switch out from the refrigerator wall, then disconnect the wires. Reconnect the wires to the new switch, snap it into place, and the repair is complete.
This is the light switch that goes in your refrigerator. If the light is not working or stays on, you may need to replace the switch. It is made of mainly white plastic, and is an OEM part, directly from the manufacturer. Be sure to disconnect the refrigerator from the power source before you begin this repair. To remove the switch, simply use a flathead screwdriver to pop the switch out from the refrigerator wall, then disconnect the wires. Reconnect the wires to the new switch, snap it into place, and the repair is complete.
What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Lorinda from Dallas, TX
dropped something on the light switch and it broke off
we just pried out the old switch and pulled it out the rest of the way with a pair of needle nose pliers. Pulled off the wires on the broken switch and reattached to the new one and just slid/clicked it back into the hole.
The interior light of your refrigerator is controlled by a switch that is activated when the door is opened and closed. If your refrigerator light will not turn on, there could be an issue with the switch. The switch is spring loaded and is a generally closed type of switch meaning there should be no continuity when the button is depressed, and continuity through the switch when the button is not depressed. This plastic, white, OEM switch is sourced directly from the manufacturer, is sold individually and is easy to replace. The repair usually takes less than 15 minutes and requires a flat blade screwdriver and needle nose pliers.
The interior light of your refrigerator is controlled by a switch that is activated when the door is opened and closed. If your refrigerator light will not turn on, there could be an issue with the switch. The switch is spring loaded and is a generally closed type of switch meaning there should be no continuity when the button is depressed, and continuity through the switch when the button is not depressed. This plastic, white, OEM switch is sourced directly from the manufacturer, is sold individually and is easy to replace. The repair usually takes less than 15 minutes and requires a flat blade screwdriver and needle nose pliers.
What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Jonathan from Lilburn, GA
Sticking Light Switch
I applied some tips learned by reading other reviews. So before I started I grabbed my trusty vise grip pliers and a small screw driver. I locked onto the switch actuator, the part that the refrigerator door pushes in, with the vise grips and pulled on it just hard enough to get the screw driver inserted in the right side to push in the catch clip so the switch could be pulled out further each time the catch clip was depressed to the next detent. Then I used the screw driver on the left site to encourage the switch past the detents on the left and very quickly the switch was out of the mount. The wires from the refrigerator pulled out with the old switch. I unplugged the old switch from the wires and plugged in the new switch and shoved the new switch back into the mount, wiggled it a couple of times to make sure it was secure and the job was done. Once I applied the vise gripes at first, the whole job took less than a minute.
This genuine OEM solenoid is designed for use with GE refrigerators and controls the opening and closing of the ice chute door. It serves as a direct replacement for a worn or faulty solenoid, helping to restore proper ice dispenser function. Constructed from durable metal, this part includes all necessary wiring for installation and is sold individually. Installation requires a Phillips screwdriver. Always refer to your appliance’s manual or diagram to ensure proper placement and compatibility before beginning the repair.
This genuine OEM solenoid is designed for use with GE refrigerators and controls the opening and closing of the ice chute door. It serves as a direct replacement for a worn or faulty solenoid, helping to restore proper ice dispenser function. Constructed from durable metal, this part includes all necessary wiring for installation and is sold individually. Installation requires a Phillips screwdriver. Always refer to your appliance’s manual or diagram to ensure proper placement and compatibility before beginning the repair.
What this part fixes:
  • Door Sweating
  • Door won’t open or close
  • Freezer not defrosting
Installation Instructions
Bill from Cleveland Heights, OH
flap to ice dispenser would not close
The flap to the ice dispenser would not close, which allowed the ice dispenser to frost up, freezing the water dispenser.

This was a simple fix. The solenoid had stopped working, so it would not automatically close the door flap. I read some posts on this site that suggest that you had to remove the trim around the entire dispenser to get at the solenoid. My fridge may be a newer model, but in any event it was much easier than that. Just below the touch pad for choosing water, ice, or crushed ice (above where the ice/water dispenses) there are three very small holes spaced about an inch a part. After unplugging the fridge, I stuck a small philips-head screw driver in each, freeing spring clips. That allowed the touch pad to come off. I then removed four screws to remove a plastic piece covering the chute, giving me access to the flap and solenoid. I just unplugged the solenoid from the circuit board on the back of the touch pad and then removed three screws to remove the old solenoid. I replaced it with the new solenoid and plugged it into the circuit board. The touch pad then snapped back into place.

The hardest part was figuring out how to get at the solenoid. After I found that pushing the clips in those three holes allowed me to remove the touch pad, it could not be any easier.
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The door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
The door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
  • Not dispensing water
Installation Instructions
Christopher from BALTIMORE, MD
Lights in fridge not working
Our fridge sits within our cabinets with one over top of it. That plus the leveler feet to secure it in place made this easy task a little more difficult. I was able to remove the top panel to access the switches. I was concerned, as I had not unplugged it because of the feet and went for it regardless, figuring if there was a shock, it would be minimal.

I was able to switch out the switches no problem. The only problem is it did not resolve the issue with my lights.
Need a solution for your GE appliance's vegetable drawer rail issue? Look no further than our Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly for GE appliances. This is a top-quality part, specifically designed to replace the rail on the left side of your vegetable drawer. Do you wonder why this piece is essential? Well, your vegetable drawer's smooth operation rests largely on its drawer rails. When this gets worn out or damaged, it affects how your drawer slides, making it less efficient and forcing your appliance to work harder. By replacing your damaged rail, our Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly guarantees an effortlessly running drawer, enhancing the performance and lifespan of your GE appliance. This part isn't just another replacement piece?it's an authentic GE product. That means it's trusted and proven to work specifically with your GE appliances for seamless compatibility and optimum performance. Using the Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly, you'll no longer have to struggle with rough sliding or improperly functioning drawers. Instead, you'll enjoy a smoothly running drawer, making your kitchen experience more manageable and enjoyable?just like when you first got your appliance. Get your GE appliance back to its best with the Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly. Don?t let little issues become big problems. Choose reliability, precision, and quality. Choose Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly.
Need a solution for your GE appliance's vegetable drawer rail issue? Look no further than our Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly for GE appliances. This is a top-quality part, specifically designed to replace the rail on the left side of your vegetable drawer. Do you wonder why this piece is essential? Well, your vegetable drawer's smooth operation rests largely on its drawer rails. When this gets worn out or damaged, it affects how your drawer slides, making it less efficient and forcing your appliance to work harder. By replacing your damaged rail, our Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly guarantees an effortlessly running drawer, enhancing the performance and lifespan of your GE appliance. This part isn't just another replacement piece?it's an authentic GE product. That means it's trusted and proven to work specifically with your GE appliances for seamless compatibility and optimum performance. Using the Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly, you'll no longer have to struggle with rough sliding or improperly functioning drawers. Instead, you'll enjoy a smoothly running drawer, making your kitchen experience more manageable and enjoyable?just like when you first got your appliance. Get your GE appliance back to its best with the Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly. Don?t let little issues become big problems. Choose reliability, precision, and quality. Choose Vegetable Drawer Rail Assembly.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
brian from CLOQUET, MN
Interior light would not come on when right hand door was open
Remove the screws from the two door pivot covers. Remove the covers and set aside. Remove the screws from the control board; disconnect the electrical connections; remove the door light switch, install door light switch then reinstall everything.
This is the replacement micro switch, or dispenser switch for your refrigerator. It is gray in color and measures approximately 1 inch by half an inch. The dispenser switch is what tells your refrigerator that it is ok to dispense ice or water. If your refrigerator is not dispensing ice or water, you may have a faulty or damaged switch. Be sure to disconnect the power to your refrigerator before you begin this repair. This switch is sold individually and is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
This is the replacement micro switch, or dispenser switch for your refrigerator. It is gray in color and measures approximately 1 inch by half an inch. The dispenser switch is what tells your refrigerator that it is ok to dispense ice or water. If your refrigerator is not dispensing ice or water, you may have a faulty or damaged switch. Be sure to disconnect the power to your refrigerator before you begin this repair. This switch is sold individually and is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
What this part fixes:
  • Ice maker won’t dispense ice
  • Leaking
  • Not dispensing water
Installation Instructions
Bill from Cleveland Heights, OH
flap to ice dispenser would not close
The flap to the ice dispenser would not close, which allowed the ice dispenser to frost up, freezing the water dispenser.

This was a simple fix. The solenoid had stopped working, so it would not automatically close the door flap. I read some posts on this site that suggest that you had to remove the trim around the entire dispenser to get at the solenoid. My fridge may be a newer model, but in any event it was much easier than that. Just below the touch pad for choosing water, ice, or crushed ice (above where the ice/water dispenses) there are three very small holes spaced about an inch a part. After unplugging the fridge, I stuck a small philips-head screw driver in each, freeing spring clips. That allowed the touch pad to come off. I then removed four screws to remove a plastic piece covering the chute, giving me access to the flap and solenoid. I just unplugged the solenoid from the circuit board on the back of the touch pad and then removed three screws to remove the old solenoid. I replaced it with the new solenoid and plugged it into the circuit board. The touch pad then snapped back into place.

The hardest part was figuring out how to get at the solenoid. After I found that pushing the clips in those three holes allowed me to remove the touch pad, it could not be any easier.
3 terminal.
3 terminal.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
James from Goshen, KY
Broken freezer light switch
Part arrived very fast as ordered..need to pry old switch out from top..use care to push the retainer down..after old switch was 1/2 out, I used a putty knife for better leveridge.Remove wire connector...after plugging in the wire connector to the replacement switch, make sure the switch is properly positioned so the switch will depress when door shuts.
$142.31
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This autofill pitcher is designed to automatically refill with fresh, filtered water when placed in its designated spot inside compatible refrigerators. It provides a convenient supply of drinking water without the need for manual filling, making hydration effortless. If your original pitcher is cracked, leaking, or no longer filling properly, replacing it restores full functionality. Always verify your refrigerator model for compatibility before purchase.
This autofill pitcher is designed to automatically refill with fresh, filtered water when placed in its designated spot inside compatible refrigerators. It provides a convenient supply of drinking water without the need for manual filling, making hydration effortless. If your original pitcher is cracked, leaking, or no longer filling properly, replacing it restores full functionality. Always verify your refrigerator model for compatibility before purchase.

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