The interior light of 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, there could be an issue with the switch. The switch is spring loaded and is a generally closed type of switch meaning there should be no continuity when the button is depresse...Read mored, and continuity through the switch when the button is not depressed. 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 push on nut is for your dishwasher or refrigerator. As the name suggests, it pushes into place, rather than being screwed in. It is approximately half an inch in diameter and is made of stainless steel.
This is a package of twelve Phillips-head screws. They can be used as replacement screws in refrigerators, ice makers, or freezers. Be sure to check that your appliance model is compatible with these screws. The screws are approximately ¾ of an inch in length.
This kit features a 5-blade plastic evaporator fan blade that rotates CCW and measures 4.5-inches in diameter and has a 3/8-inch-tall shaft. This kit also has a metal compression ring that secures the fan to the evaporator. The evaporator mechanism is normally located in the freezer and is responsible for pulling the warmer air over the c...Read moreondenser coils, cooling it off and then blowing and circulating that cooler air through the rest of the refrigerator. If the freezer compartment has a frost buildup or if there is a lack of cooling and airflow in your refrigerator, this fan likely needs to be replaced. To replace your evaporator fan, you will likely need a screwdriver and a set of pliers and check your user manual for the exact location of your evaporator fan.
This part supplies water to refrigerator components that require water, such as the ice maker and water dispenser. If you notice a leak coming from your refrigerator, the plastic tubing that feeds your water and ice dispenser might need to be replaced. This part is made of clear plastic and is 1/4 inch thick, and 8 1/2 feet long. Make sur...Read moree to disconnect power to the refrigerator and shut off the water supply prior to installing this part. Safely store any perishable food items that could deteriorate while the power to the refrigerator is disconnected. Work gloves are recommended to protect your hands during this installation.
This is a quarter tubing nut and is sold individually. The tubing nut works in conjunction with your refrigerator/freezer and is made entirely of plastic. The function of this part is to connect the lines that supply water to your ice maker and water dispenser. The most common reason or needing to replace this part is if fluid is leaking ...Read morefrom the water line to your icemaker or water dispenser. The tools you will need to make this repair include a nut driver, a pair of pliers, and a screwdriver set.
This condenser fan motor operates in a clockwise fashion. The fan itself has two 1/4 inch spade terminals. It carries 2 watts and 115 volts. This motor NO longer comes with cover for terminals.
This water tubing clip, also known as a P-clamp, is usually used within refrigerators and freezers to organize the water line and tubing, but due to its versatility, this clip may also be used in other applications, like securing other cables. Made of metal and measuring approximately 1-inch in length, this clip features a hole on each si...Read morede to allow you to screw it into the side of your appliance and secure the appropriate valve, tube, or cable. This clip is a genuine OEM part that is sold individually.
The fill tube clamp is used in refrigerators to support the water tube. If the tubing or hose is working but is loose inside the unit, the clamp could be broken or damaged. If this is an issue your refrigerator is experiencing, replacing the clamp can be the solution. These tube clamps are sold individually and the screw is not included. ...Read moreMake sure to unplug your refrigerator from the power source before installing this part. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further instructions on this repair.
This heavy-duty cord has a three-pronged plug (2 electrical, 1 grounding). The power cord supplies power to your refrigerator, allowing it to keep the contents inside cool. There could be an issue with your cord if you notice that the refrigerator will not turn on, or intermittently turns on and off. Check the cord for fraying, or other v...Read moreisible damage. If the power cord shows any signs of damage, replace the cord immediately as it could become an electrical or fire hazard. Before you begin this repair, ensure that the power is disconnected from the unit, and that all food that could ruin is stored away while the power is off.
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Sticking Light Switch
122 of 178 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Jonathan from Lilburn, GA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
I applied some tips learned by reading other reviews. So before I started I grabbed my trusty vise grip pliers and a small screw driver. I locked onto the switch actuator, the part that the refrigerator door pushes in, with the vise grips and pulled on it just hard enough to get the screw driver inserted in the right side to push in the c
... Read moreatch clip so the switch could be pulled out further each time the catch clip was depressed to the next detent. Then I used the screw driver on the left site to encourage the switch past the detents on the left and very quickly the switch was out of the mount. The wires from the refrigerator pulled out with the old switch. I unplugged the old switch from the wires and plugged in the new switch and shoved the new switch back into the mount, wiggled it a couple of times to make sure it was secure and the job was done. Once I applied the vise gripes at first, the whole job took less than a minute.
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Ice maker dispensed crushed ice but not cubes
44 of 62 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
James from Greenville, NC
Difficult
More than 2 hours
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed the ice bin and maker, then removed cover from the rear that covered the solenoid that controls the dispensing mechanism. Replace solenoid. The tricky part here is that there is a styrofoam cover around the solenoid pin that needs to be superglued into place and oriented properly during replacement. All electrical feeds snap ou
... Read moret neatly and are easily replaced. Reassemble ice dispenser and bin, and viola, your back in business.
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This refrigerator had pawer( lite was on) but nothing turning--motor or fan. Turned control temperature min-max - no cange.