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Raplaced switch
Repair went well,took about five to ten minutes to disconnect the power from the fridge removed the defective switch installed the new one ,reconnected the power,,,and Let there be light and there was light!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Winston A from Brooklyn, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator
Referencing the info/schematics you have on your website, I unscrewed/unattached top-front panel (carefully), from behind the panel you have to detach the wires (2) from the switch, pushed "in" the switch to remove, put in new switch and attach wires to test BEFORE remounting panel. Tada!! Thank you PartSelect! You saved me at least $80...would have been at least $100 to have a repair person come to the house!
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Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Jane from Albuquerque, NM
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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I added an ice maker to a 20 year old refridgerator
I added an icemaker kit. Everything I needed was in the kit. The refrigerator was presetup for an icemaker it was just never added. The only problem I had was that the holes for attaching the water solenoid were not pre drilled so I had to drill them myself and use sheet metal screws. The icemaker is working great.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Nicholas from WEST CHESTER, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...
I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull the connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • David from Hemet, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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defective light switch
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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fridge door switch did not work
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • stu from richmond, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Door light switch disintegrated
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Thomas from Roseville, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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OLDER Ice Maker on the fritz
Grat help on the phone. We saw repair on YouTube. my wife and I worked it together. It was child's play!! It went beautifully. we were able to "chill out" with ice aplenty!!Thanks...eric
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Eric S from Boca Raton, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Wrench set
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Light didnt go on
The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • dorotea from staten island, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Installed a Ice Maker
Very easy to install
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Don from HOUMA, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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install ice maker with all parts for refridgerator with no ice cube hardware on it.
I followed the directions and it worked.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Vincent from THE VILLAGES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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ice maker
My husband is an appliance man and he did the work.
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ICEMAKER
  • Ann from MC CUNE, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Refrigerator door handle kept falling when opening door
Removed the handle and removed old part . It took hours to remove the old clips that were on the handle fastened with Allen screws. It took hours to remove the Allen screws without stripping the screws. Need to use an Allen wrench with a handle so you could apply pressure. That finally worked.

Bottom line the fridge handle still comes off with the new parts.
It was an expensive couple of parts that are not doing the job.My wife now opens the fridge by putting her hand on the top of the door.Suggest you don’t buy the parts, they don’t work.
Parts Used:
Clip-Handle-Mtng.
  • Jim from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
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Did not have ice maker
Followed online video instructions
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Marisa from TEMPE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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