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79742 LG Refrigerator - Instructions

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INTERIOR DOOR ACTIVATED LIGHT SWITCH QUIT WORKING
1. Unplug the refrigerator (to avoid shock) 2. With one screwdriver pry open the switch on the side facing the door to a gap of about 1/8 inch 3. Insert a second screwdriver into the gap to press the plastic tab back slightly and this should release the part. 4. pull the part out and unplug it, you may have to pry back some small tabs on the sides, 5. Plug in the new switch 6. plug in the refrigerator the light should come on, if not tighten the connection 7. Insert new switch back into its slot, it should snap in place. Done!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • JON from OJAI, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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bad switch
The 2 minute or so video was not exactly matching the model that we had but the instructions were very good and important. The switch was a little difficult to get out from the side of the refrigerator.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Michael from TONAWANDA, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Light quit coming on when door opened.
Unplug from wall receptacle. Pry switch out with screwdriver while pushing on inner tab. Then disconnect electrical plug.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Calvin from Northome, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The switch became intermittent - Possibly a poor designe
Used a small screw driver inserted into the front of the switch (facing the front) and pried until the switch was coming out. When out, I removed the connect harness and replace the switch with a new one.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Sidney from ENDICOTT, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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the light did not work when door was opened. At first it would flicker then off completely.
My son just pried out the old switch with a screw driver snapped out the old one and snapped in the new one. Pretty sure even I could have done this. Very quick and easy. Thanks. :-)
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Alma from Winterport, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Replace the light switch for the refrigerator
Cover the putty knife with tape so you do not scratch the side wall where the switch is located. Slide the knife under the edge of the switch and push in a bit towards the switch and slightly twist to pop the switch out of its hole. Disconnect the wires from the switch and simply plug in the new switch. Push wiring back into the hole and careful push the switch into the hole until it snaps into place.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Karyn from DURHAM, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Water/ice maker not working
Remove push plate for water/ice maker switch, remove 2 screws and 2 wires for switch. Replace with new.
Parts Used:
Switch,Micro
  • Brent from ROGERS, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Cold water control rusty and leaking water
Removed old part very easily and installed the new part without any problems. Used and adjustable wrench and screwdriver
Parts Used:
Spring,Lever
  • Homer from MARION, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Ice buildup in corner of freezer.
Reviewed instructions on YouTube. Removed storage box.Removed Philips head screw on either side of track. Lifted door and placed it on table. Using a flat blade screwdriver removed old gasket (it did not looked damaged). Pressed new gasket into groove in door. Replaced door onto track and replaced screws. Replaced storage box. No more ice buildup.
Parts Used:
GASKET,DOOR
  • Louis from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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old gasket was damaged
i removed old and installed new gasket in 5 minutes. i watched a video. it was super easy .
Parts Used:
GASKET,DOOR
  • Maria from TEQUESTA, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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broken plastic pieces of material in ice tray
Removed Ice dispenser and installed new one.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice Bin
  • John from TACOMA, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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replace hand screw
unfortunately my fridge stopped working. I purchased another but wanted to try and repair the old one. when ew one arrived, the old one was supposed to be put in garage but instead was hauled away. Had delivery return next day but they had as already removed and lost the handle screw for the bottom freezer and the screw that holds handle in place. ordered the handle screw and picked up the nut. very simple to install the screw and put handle back on.
Parts Used:
Handle Screw
  • dorothy from SALISBURY, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Refrigerator light had a short in it and would randomly work
Unplugged the fridge. Used a screwdriver to loosen the switch. Easy to disconnect from fridge and just plugged the new switch in. Popped right back into the side of the fridge and worked perfectly.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Tammy from HAGERSTOWN, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Replace water valve
I waited for 2 weeks for a professional appliance repairman to fix my water leak. He kept telling me he was trying to get the part. I finally gave up on him and ordered the part online. Only took a few minutes for the repair. Got the part via mail in 3 days.
Parts Used:
Primary Water Valve - Single Coil
  • Gary from Sanford, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Frost in the freezer. Icemaker frozen.
I called LG and followed the instructions given over the phone. The instructions couldn't have been simpler. Disconnect the appliance for several hours and then connect again. I disconnected the appliance overnight, cleaned out the freezer, and reconnected it. Problem solved. Did not need to call a repairman and did not use the clips.
Parts Used:
Clip
  • Teresa from Miami, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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