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KitchenAid Refrigerator Switches

Popular KitchenAid Refrigerator Switches

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 refrigerator door light switch is designed to automatically control the interior lighting of your appliance, turning the light on when the door opens and off when it closes. Crafted for durability and energy efficiency, it helps reduce unnecessary power consumption by ensuring the light operates only when needed. Replacing a faulty switch can resolve issues such as lights staying on or off, improve cooling performance, and prevent disruptions to dispensers or ice makers. Installation is straightforward and DIY-friendly, requiring only basic tools. For safety, always unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply before beginning the replacement.
This refrigerator door light switch is designed to automatically control the interior lighting of your appliance, turning the light on when the door opens and off when it closes. Crafted for durability and energy efficiency, it helps reduce unnecessary power consumption by ensuring the light operates only when needed. Replacing a faulty switch can resolve issues such as lights staying on or off, improve cooling performance, and prevent disruptions to dispensers or ice makers. Installation is straightforward and DIY-friendly, requiring only basic tools. For safety, always unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply before beginning the replacement.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Stephen from LOVELAND, OH
Light switch lever broke
Unplug refrigerator.
Pry switch out with putty knife
Remove two wires from switch
Attach wires to new switch
Push new switch into slot
This includes both the run capacitor and the start relay. The capacitor helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer. The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed and the overload provides extra protection against excessive temperatures.
This includes both the run capacitor and the start relay. The capacitor helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer. The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed and the overload provides extra protection against excessive temperatures.
What this part fixes:
  • Clicking sound
  • Freezer section too warm
  • Fridge and Freezer are too warm
Installation Instructions
Gilbert from Clinton, MO
The compressor would not run.
I removed the screws in the lower back panel where the compressor is located. Then I unplugged the capacitor and plugged the new one in. I then checked to see if the compressor would start. It wouldn't so I replaced the overload relay with capacitor and that fixed the problem. The capacitor just plugs into the relay then plugs into the compressor. There are several screws but all in all it is easy.
This switch is located inside the dispenser.
This switch is located inside the dispenser.
What this part fixes:
  • Ice maker not making ice
  • Ice maker won’t dispense ice
  • Leaking
Installation Instructions
BILL from BATESVILLE, MS
Front Door Ice Wouldn't Work And Air Going Into Freezer
Thanks to the pictorial diagram, I was able to order correct parts. It was just a matter of removal of broken parts and replacing them. Ice maker now working and air is no longer getting into freezer which was freezing up ice maker. Thanks for timely delivery, now I am able to use ice dispenser, which I haven't used for long time. Thanks
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The purpose of the light switch in your refrigerator is to automatically turn on the light when the door is opened. If the light does not come on automatically when you open the door, the contacts inside the light switch may be burned out, meaning it is time to replace the switch. This package contains both the new light switch and a small plastic spacer. To complete this repair, you will need to remove the control panel section of your refrigerator. The only tools you will require for this repair are a 1/4-inch nut driver and maybe a small flat blade screwdriver. Be sure to disconnect the power source from the refrigerator before completing this repair.
The purpose of the light switch in your refrigerator is to automatically turn on the light when the door is opened. If the light does not come on automatically when you open the door, the contacts inside the light switch may be burned out, meaning it is time to replace the switch. This package contains both the new light switch and a small plastic spacer. To complete this repair, you will need to remove the control panel section of your refrigerator. The only tools you will require for this repair are a 1/4-inch nut driver and maybe a small flat blade screwdriver. Be sure to disconnect the power source from the refrigerator before completing this repair.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Randy from Hays, KS
Broken light switch
Took all the screws out of the plastic shroud that encloses the switch .There only four that I needed to remove, were the two in front where the switches that go,they go in horizontally and two in the back with large washers on them that hold the back to the top of the box that go in vertically.The switch was a snap ( make that two snaps ) the wiring is almost self explanatory. then it gos back to the way you took it off. OH! and don't forget to turn the light bulb all the way back in to the socket , so the light will work after you take the time to install it yourself.I had the water supply line from under the box to the water dispenser in the door and the total bill on that was one hundred thirty seven and a hand full of change.Don't be afraid to do it yourself the savings is enough on one one item to make several months payments on a new one Randy the "Handy Man'
This is a light switch for your refrigerator. It activates when the door of your appliance is opened, and it will turn the light inside on and off. You will need to replace this part is if your light is not working properly. In order to make this repair you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers, and a small flat blade screwdriver. This light switch is almost 2 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and just over an inch thick.
This is a light switch for your refrigerator. It activates when the door of your appliance is opened, and it will turn the light inside on and off. You will need to replace this part is if your light is not working properly. In order to make this repair you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers, and a small flat blade screwdriver. This light switch is almost 2 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and just over an inch thick.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
Installation Instructions
Fred from Oceanport, NJ
Door switch module wore out
Pull out old module...
Remove 2 wires...
Tape to inside wall [don't want them to fall down into side panel]..

Order new switch..

Fed Ex pkg came on 2nd day..

Install wires on switch...
Press into opening...
Check door light on..[OK]
.. Done
$31.58
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This part turns the light on/off as the door opens and closes.
This part turns the light on/off as the door opens and closes.
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
What this part fixes:
  • Light not working
This is a push-on start relay for your refrigerator. It attaches to the compressor and starts it by briefly boosting it. It will then shut off as soon as the motor is up to the required speed. You may need a new relay if your appliance is too warm or will not start. The tools you will need to make this repair include a flat-blade screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers. This start relay measures to be just over one square inch.
This is a push-on start relay for your refrigerator. It attaches to the compressor and starts it by briefly boosting it. It will then shut off as soon as the motor is up to the required speed. You may need a new relay if your appliance is too warm or will not start. The tools you will need to make this repair include a flat-blade screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers. This start relay measures to be just over one square inch.
What this part fixes:
  • Clicking sound
  • Freezer section too warm
  • Fridge and Freezer are too warm
Installation Instructions
Michael from Carlisle, PA
Refrigerator would not cool, start relay was shot.
I ordered the three parts from the diagram for my model. The new relay was not at all similar to the old one (3 connections instead of 2, new cover. Seareching for about an hour on the web I found some blogs that helped. In case anyone else asks, here is the answer. The old relay had two connections - white wire to one and 2 orange wires to the other. The new relay had three connnection - they are numbered on the relay, attach as follows - White to #3, orange from capacitor to #2, orange from harness to #1. Blue stays with overload. I am surprised that the so-called experts had no idea what to do, but a simple homeowner was able to figure it out!! Fridge works perfectly now..