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 water tube, or plastic tube, is used in refrigerators and freezers. The tube ensures water is directed to parts of the refrigerator that need it, such as the water dispenser and ice maker. If you find that your current one is leaking or broken in any way, replacing the tube can fix this problem. Make sure to unplug the appliance from...Read more the power source before you start this installation project. Refer to the diagram provided by the manufacturer for further instruction and accurate guidance.
This handle screw, also known as a mounting bolt, is a mounting screw to help secure the door handle to your refrigerator door. If your handle is loose, you may just need to tighten the screw. If your screw is missing or broken, it may need to be replaced. There are multiple handle screws on your fridge, please consider ordering extra as ...Read morethey commonly wear at the same rate. This is about 1 inch long and metallic in color.
The door stop, or door stopper, is used in refrigerators. This door stop helps keep the door in position and in balance. This part is attached to the bottom of the door and it keeps it from opening and hitting the side of the refrigerator cabinet. If you find your door hits and scratches your lower cabinet when you open your fridge door, ...Read moreinstalling this part can be a solution to this problem. Make sure to unplug your appliance from the power source before installing this part and safely store food to prevent it from deteriorating. Refer to the diagram provided by the manufacturer for further instruction.
This deli drawer is for refrigerators. Deli drawer holds meats, vegetables and snacks in the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual when installing this part.
This refrigerator ice maker assembly kit is a complete unit designed to provide a consistent and reliable supply of ice. It includes the ice maker, housing, and integrated control mechanism, ensuring full functionality and seamless integration into compatible refrigerator models. The unit receives water, freezes it, and automatically ejec...Read morets ice into the storage bin, supporting continuous ice production. Constructed from durable materials and engineered for long-term performance, this replacement part helps restore efficient ice-making capabilities. Ideal for resolving issues such as inconsistent ice supply or a non-functioning ice maker, it offers a dependable solution for maintaining convenience in daily use.
This is a genuine OEM evaporator motor that directly powers the evaporator mechanism within your refrigerator. This mechanism is responsible for pulling air over the evaporator coils, which are cold, and circulating that cold air back throughout the appliance. Without this motor, the interior of your refrigerator would build up frost, str...Read moreain the compressor, and simply not cool your fridge enough. A warm fridge, frost buildup or unusual noises are all signs that this fan needs replacing, and over time or through excessive dust building up, motor issues will arise and can cause it to fail. This fan motor is sold as an individual part, so it does not come with any securing screws or the fan blade itself. Replacing the evaporator fan motor will require your user manual and Philips-head and flathead screwdrivers. You need to gain access to the evaporator cover, which you will need to locate using your user manual schematics. Once the cover is removed and you disconnect the wire harnesses within it, you can disassemble the fan mechanism on its inside portion. With the fan mechanism disassembled, remove the old mechanism and install the new one, with the securing screws and wire harnesses.
The purpose of the door latch cam is to keep the door latched when you shut it. If your door is not staying shut, you may need to replace the door latch cam. This part is made of white plastic and is about 2 inches in length. The door latch cam is located at the top of the door, and you will need to remove the trim that covers the gasket ...Read morein order to access the door latch cam. To complete this repair, you will need a flat blade screwdriver to pop out the plastic tabs holding the gasket in place. This part is sold individually.
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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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Water feed line running from water valve to filter housing was leaking
13 of 21 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Tom from EASTON, PA
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Shut off water supply. Disconnect main supply line. Remove rear lower panel on back of refrigerator. Remove all tubing clamps on back. Disconnect leaking tubing from water supply valve. Remove water filter and unscrew/remove water filter housing. Replace tubing - connect to water filter housing then to water supply valve. Reconnect filter
... Read more housing and filter. Reinstall lower panel, then main water supply line, then all tubing clamps. Turn water back on and check for leaks after discarding several glasses of water to fill filter. Job complete!
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Ice maker bail frozen. Chose to replace the entire assembly
7 of 7 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from HILLSBORO, OR
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Examined old ice maker. It is held by some Philips screws. There are many screws you don't need to unscrew so look carefully. Then disconnected th dual in line connector. There is a little push tab to squeeze to release. Then the ground is connected with a screw. It's a little hard to see but unscrew that. My replacement came with no
... Read more instructions or screws so try not to drop the screws down in the netherlands of the fridge. The hardest part was maneuvering the icemaker to reattach the power and ground. Even with that pretty straight forward replacement.