The light socket in your refrigerator houses the light bulb and connects it to the power source. If your refrigerator light is not coming on when you open the door, you may need to replace the light socket. Before you replace the light socket, be sure that your light bulb is in working condition, as this may solve the same problem. This light socket kit comes with 2 wire connectors, a light shield, and the new socket. The wire connectors that come with this kit are included so your new socket can replace a variety of old ones. If this light socket is different than your original, you will need to use the connectors to make it fit your refrigerator. Be sure to follow the instructions provided, so this part will fit your refrigerator properly.
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Replacing your Kenmore Refrigerator Light Socket Kit
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Part was as expected and fit perfectly. I would certainly look first to PartSelect for any future parts needs.
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Freezer light cover
Guard face is more of a down direction then facing toward you if it was facing toward you it would protect the light if you happen to shove too many things towards the back it offers very little protection not satisfied.
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Letha M - November 26, 2019
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Daniel H - May 15, 2019
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Perfect fit
The light socket was very easy to install and works perfectly
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THE PART WAS AS DESCRIBED AND WAS DELIVERED IN A TIMELY MANNER. VERY HAPPY WITH ORDER.
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Mark E - April 17, 2018
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The part came quickly and was a pretty simple repair. No instructions were included but was a fairly straightforward repair.
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Faulty light socket
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Larry from HOUSTON, TX
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Refrigerator light would not turn on.
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom.
... Read more The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
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Nutdriver
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The door light socket was broken and hanging down
The refrigerator light in our Kenmore fridge has been flaky for a number of years. The slightest bump would knock it out of the hole it fits into leaving the bulb dangling. Usually since we were used to it, we could avoid bumping it so it was no real problem, but a recent visitor bumped it and it once again was hanging. I decided this tim
... Read moree, to take a serious look at it and fix the problem for real. I had options, duct tape, hot glue gun, goop...or a new part! A quick search on the internet, and I found www.PartSelect.com I entered my model # , quickly found the correct part number. The part came 1 1/2 days after I ordered it. The repair was very simple, I unplugged the fridge, removed the wires from the spade connectors on the old light socket, and attached them to the new socket. I then pushed the socket into the hole, and with new spring clips, it snapped snuggly into place. The socket came with extra wire connectors which I didn't need, the socket fits multiple brands of appliances. It also came with a bulb protector, but that wasn't needed for my fridge either. I was very pleased with the speed and ease of the repair. No more dangling light bulbs!
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David from Roanoke, VA
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The Light Socket Burned Out.
I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.
MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
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the light socket broke apart
I took out the old socket by moving a clip. Reattached the electrical wires, clicked in the socket and that was it.
Elyse from Skokie, IL
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Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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socket melted with bulb in it.
plastic warped in ,spaced out and, the socket snapped back in place.
martin l. from JACKSONVILLE,, IL
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Lower Light Socket removed and Wires capped with wire nuts
My tenants moved out of my rental property and abandoned their refrigerator there. The freezer door would not close properly because someone had previously removed the lower door support bracket and failed to replace the lower bracket shim that positions the lower part of the freezer door properly out from the refrigerator cabinet causin
... Read moreg the door gasket seal to bind before the freezer door was fully closed. I removed and replaced this lower door bracket with a new shim made up of serveral thicknesses of cardboard to achieve this spacing and freezer door now closes and seals properly. They had never connected a water supply to the refrigerator although this model is equiped with an ice maker and in door ice and cold water dispenser. The access panel on the back of the unit had been previously removed and discarded. I made up a new access panel from cardboard and connected the water line to the solenoid valve. Valve was so old it would barely open when valve energized and water flow was too slow to make proper sized ice cubes and fill a water glass. I purchased a new water solenoid valve and replaced ther original valve and cured that problem. Replacing the access panel cured an improper cooling problem because with panel removed, most of the air flow bypasses the condenser coils. Lastly I replaced the upper tubular light bulb and the lower light socket I purchased here and installed a 40 watt bulb in the new light socket. Presto! I was able to turn non working abandoned refrigerator into a workable unit.
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Wayne from Arlington, TX
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Less than 15 mins
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Light Would Not Go On In The Refrigerator
First I removed the old lightbulb from the socket and replaced it with a new one to confirm that the bulb was not the problem. I then pryed the socket out with a flat-head screwdriver. I could tell that the socket was anchored in its hole with clips so it was relatively easy to pry it out. Once the socket was out, I disconnected the le
... Read moread wires and ordered a replacement socket kit from Partselect. When the new one arrived, I reconnected the lead wires to it, snapped it back into its hole, screwed in a new lightbulb, and presto!! The light was back on with no further problem. Thank you, Partselect!! A $15.00 part saved me what probably would have been at least a $100. service call and heaven knows what the technician would have told me I needed!!!
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DANIEL from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Richard
February 27, 2019
Ref door light is out you start screwing out will flicker same thing if you take out and start putting in bulb is fine if you touch light switch filter light will go from Green to red press again will turn back Green is the switch bad or light socket or both thank you richard
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Hello Richard, Thank you for contacting us. I suggest checking the following parts: PS11738900 Door Light Switch and PS371236 Light Socket Kit. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you.
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Dale
February 6, 2019
I have two (of three) bad light sockets in my Whirlpool Estate ref. (your part #ps371236) must i order the complete wiring harness (twice) to get the socket? It is $44 (twice) vs. What one review says is $15 each. I can find no way to order only the socket.Or is there anywhere in the houston area i can walk in and get it of the shelf?
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For model number TS22AF
Hello Dale, thank you for your question. The Part Number: PS371236 is for the socket itself, it doesn't come with a wire harness. If you just need to replace the socket you would have to order 2 of item# PS371236. We are a web based company so we would have to ship the order to you. I hope this helps!
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Tom
September 6, 2019
The light isn't working and when I replaced the bulb it came on very faint and it also started making noise from the bulb housing and shut off the led display at the front of the housing that shows the temperature. What would i need to replace to fix this?
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Hi Tom, you would have to get a technician to be 100 percent sure, however it may be an issue with your rewiring harness part 2187965. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Thomas
December 28, 2021
Light does not come on when door is opened. I have replaced the switch and light does not come on when door opened. Does the light socket need to be replaced. There is also a lower light that does not come on when door is opened.
For model number ed22rfxfboo
Hi Thomas,
Thank you for your question. If you have replaced the switch and the lights are still not working, the sockets may need to be replaced. The part number listed under your model number for the light socket is PS371236. If you would like to place an order for it, you may order it either online or by calling our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.
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