All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator LFX28979SW

The spring on the flipper broke from the unit

I ordered the part from Partselect, received it two days later, installation couldn’t be easier, remove two screws from the hinge and slide the old part out, remember to unhook the electric line. To install just do it in the opposite order.

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Refrigerator Flipper Assembly

Michael from TACOMA, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Fridge light would not come on.

After watching a few iTunes videos I was able to order the light switch from part select and within a week I had the new switch. I had a little trouble getting the switch out. I used a flat screw driver and taped around the edge to keep from damaging the wall inside. I found the clip on the right side and had to use some force to get it popped out, you may need to use pliers to disconnect the switch.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Grace from GALLOWAY, NJ
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Lights out on refrigerator

Unplugged the refrigerator, Taped around the edges of switch as I had read to prevent possible scratches, used very thin flathead screwdriver to pry out old switch, unplugged old switch, plugged in new switch, put it back in opening, plugged fridge back in, and I had beautiful light! Hardest part was unplugging the refrigerator!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Victoria from Oak Grove, KY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator light not coming on when door opens.

Unplugged the refrigerator. Used small flat head screw driver to push the front tab of the old switch in and pulled it out with pliers. Detached and reattached the wires to the switch. Reinserted back into hole. Plugged refrigerator back in to power. All good.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

John from BONITA SPGS, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Refrigerator light not working. If I would flick the button it would go on for a minute but not stay on.

The old switch was a little hard to get out....took me a couple tries. I couldn’t move the frig out to unplug it, so just shut the power off in the kitchen. But, I was happy that’s what the problem was and so happy to have the light back on......it was probably three years it didn’t work!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Dawn from NORTH BRANCH, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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ICE MAKER STOP WORKING AND MAKING A LOT OF NOISE WHEN TRYING TO DUMP AND WAS HANGING UP TOOK IT APART AND FOUND THE WORM GEAR WAS STRIPED

EASY PEASEY WATCHED INSTALL VIDEO NO PROBLEMS WORKING GREAT THANK YOU

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Ice Maker Assembly - 6 Wire

William from DICKINSON, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Broken wheels on drawer

Replaced drawer.

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TRAY ASSEMBLY, DRAWER

Ralph from ROSWELL, NM
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I actually took a picture of the correct spring installation at a big box store that carried LG. I had called LG, but they said they didn't have any installation brochures, and to call a registered LG repairman. That was out of the question, since the repairman would charge $100 just to show up.

I looked at the picture I took. Used needle nose pliers and inserted one end. Unless the lady of the house is very strong, this should be handled by a man, because of the rigid spring. Once the spring was inserted into one side of the flap, I used the pliers to get the other end into the proper slot. Very easy, but the spring is very strong !!

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Refrigerator Spring

BG from WEATHERFORD, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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interior light switch did not turn off light in ref

pried out old switch, disconnected wires ,placed wires on new switch

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Timothy from SUSANVILLE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light doesn’t come on when fridge door opens

Pulled fridge away from wall, unplug electrical connection, open fridge door, use knife to prize out door switch, pull off and replace switch from electrical wiring.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Lloyd G from QUEENS VLG, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Replace water filter

Followed directions that came with the filter. Did remove the top shelf for easier access. Very simple and quick.

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Refrigerator Water Filter LT700P

Bill from FORT SMITH, AR
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door switch would not turn on interior refrigerator light.

I had previously watched a YouTube video (do this first!!) on a similar Kenmore model so I knew what to look out for: (1) turned off power, (2) took thin putty knife to slip under outer lip of switch (most screwdrivers are too thick), (3) wiggled switch at front end to release the tab, (4) unplugged from the socket, (5) plugged in new switch, (6) popped new switch back into door, (7) turned on power. Voila !! Super easy. I couldn't believe it.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Jane from SHORELINE, WA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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Ice would not fall

Replaced Ice maker unit

Parts Used:

Ice Maker Assembly - 6 Wire

Bob from Phoenix, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Low water pressure which in turn led to no water and no ice.

Unplugged fridge, shut off water supply disconnected water supply from fridge. Remove screws that hold lower cover on back of fridge, removed screws holding valve assembly to fridge. Disconnect two electrical connections, remove black c-clip on out flow water line, lift fitting on outflow line side and pull water line off. Replace with valve assembly in reverse order

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Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Daniel from ABERDEEN, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Ice maker quit working

Plug in the replacement ice maker to the socket in the frig, fit the back of the new ice maker into the slot to the rear, attach with 2 screws saved from removing old ice maker. Simple.

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