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 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.
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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Freezer wil not get cold enough
7 of 11 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
michael from JAMAICA, NY
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
As per utube
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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
... Read moreinto its home. Switched on the circuit breaker. Now we have light in the refrigerator with every opening!