The interior light in 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, or stays on when the door is closed, you could have a faulty switch. The switch is spring-loaded and is a generally closed type of switch meaning there should be no continuity...Read more when the button is pushed, and continuity through the switch when it is no longer engaged. 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.
This guide rail, also known as a drawer slide rail, is a genuine OEM replacement part for the freezer section of your refrigerator. This slide rail supports the storage basket in your freezer, allowing you to slide it open with ease. Our customers have rated this repair as easy.
This lower holder cover is also known as a toe grille clip, or a kickplate clip. It is designed for use with refrigerators. The main purpose of this part is to hold the molding at the base of your refrigerator in place, it also makes removing the piece of molding simple. If you notice that the kickplate on your appliance is loose or will ...Read morenot stay in place you may need to replace one or more of these clips. This part is made of plastic, and it is sold individually.
This is the left side drawer slide for models of LG refrigerator-freezers. This drawer slide supports the drawer inside the freezer of your refrigerator and allows it to slide back and forth smoothly. This specific slide is installed on the left side and cannot be installed on the right side of the freezer. This slide measures approximate...Read morely 15 inches long and is made of white plastic. If your current drawer slide is broken and unable to support the drawer inside your freezer, it must be replaced immediately for the drawer to safely move and be supported. Replacing this slide only requires a screwdriver to disconnect the old one and install the new one. This slide is sold individually and does not include the necessary securing screw or the slide for the right side.
This part is a replacement light socket for your refrigerator. This model is white in color, and it has two sockets that will fit two separate light bulbs. The light socket connects to the power source, and the light bulb is screwed into it. If the light in your refrigerator is not working when you open the door, you could have a faulty s...Read moreocket. It is important to determine if the light bulbs are simply burned out, or if the socket is causing the issue. Be sure to disconnect your refrigerator from the power source before you begin this repair. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
This part is a temperature sensing devise. It senses the rise in evaporator temperature during a defrost cycle and cycles the defrost heater off after all frost is melted. It is calibrated to permit a defrost cycle only when the temperature is below a preset temperature.
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Remove and replace light switch
45 of 90 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Debbie from Waltham, MA
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Video makes it look easy. Kenmore refrigerator does not have "groove" along the right hand side of switch that allows for pushing down on release. Used a thin screwdriver to get under to push while holding switch edge with pliers. Kept slipping. Tape sides to avoid scratching inside of refrigerator.
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plastic on rail guides broke
6 of 8 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
HARRY from SILVER SPRING, MD
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
removed three screws from each guide and removed. Replaced with new guides using the same screws.
Have had the Sears repairman come to the house to replace this part in 5 minutes for +$100.. twice. When my dad's stopped working, ordered the part and replaced it myself for the cost of the part and shipping. Use a screw driver to pry the right side of the switch and pull out. Best to watch a youtube video first. Takes about 5 minut
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