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 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 plastic cover is a genuine OEM replacement part for your refrigerator. This part serves as the frame the glass shelf above your refrigerator crisper. To replace this part, remove the glass shelf and existing plastic frame. Snap the new one into place and replace the shelf. This repair has been rated as easy by our customers.
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
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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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Refrigerator light would not reliably turn on when the door was opened.
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William from TUCSON, AZ
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers
Switched the refrigerator circuit breaker to off. Put tape around the switch to prevent scratches. Wedged the putty knife into the right side of the switch and pried up.the switch and connector popped out. Removed the connector from the old switch and connected it to the socket in the new switch. Stuffed the new switch and connector back
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Light stopped working
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Tamara from MONDOVI, WI
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
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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