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 is a genuine replacement switch. It is a push button style switch that is designed for use in your refrigerator. When the door of your appliance is opened the switch is released, and the light comes on. When you close the door the switch is pressed in, and the light turns off. You may need a putty knife to remove your old switch.
This lamp cover is also commonly referred to as a light lens. This is a genuine replacement part. It is used in a refrigerator to cover the light bulb. It is made of clear plastic. It measures 14 inches by 5 1/2 inches. This does not include the white plastic housing that the light is in, this is just the cover. To install your replacement part you simply snap it into place, no tools are required.
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.
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.
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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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Replace Thermistor in back of freezer
18 of 25 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Scott from JUPITER, FL
Easy
1- 2 hours
Pliers, Screw drivers
Turn off power, remove upper and lower drawers (may need to open upper refrigerator doors to remove large freezer bin,) remove drawer supports (upper and lower), remove rear freezer panel (trick is to loosen 4 screws on fan bumpout to get the panel to come free from the freezer side wall), test thermistor with multimeter (should have cont
... Read moreinuity or near zero resistance across 2 orange fuse wires) before cutting zip ties, cut zip ties holding Thermistor in place, remove old Thermistor, install new Thermistor, install new zip ties, replace rear freezer panel, install upper and lower drawer supports, install drawers, turn on power, should be fixed if error code doesn't return after 6 hours.
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Very bad noise which stopped when the door was opened
15 of 20 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Rick from CLEVELAND, TN
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
The Refrigerator now runs very quite. After watching several videos I started on mine and found that it was a bit different than any in the videos. However all but the back panel was shown and that was helpful. The back panel was a bit difficult but a hair dryer seemed to help . All in all it was a good choice to do it myse
... Read morelf as it was done quicker than waiting on a repair man.