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 depressed, 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.
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Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Light Switch
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Burl O - October 25, 2023
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Working great
Installed it and it works.
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James F - April 21, 2023
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Light Switch
Worked perfectly in my 20 year old side by side GE Monogram!
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EDWARD K - April 17, 2023
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Prompt delivery, correct partl
Like every parts supplier I’ve used the manufacturer supplied exploded drawings are not perfectly clear. It’s an acceptable shortcoming that should be improved.
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Donald M - March 16, 2023
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Replacement part works great
Removing the faulty switch was not as easy as I expected but plugging in the new switch and replacing it in the refrigerator was very easy. The part arrived quickly after the order. The videos of how to replace were very helpful.
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Marc S - May 19, 2022
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Repair took 15 minutes. An easy repair; and money saved.
The part was exactly what was needed. Thank you.
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Thomas M - May 11, 2022
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Worked like new
Easy to replace perfect fit
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Reggie B - September 29, 2021
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Right fit
Worked
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James P - August 18, 2021
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Exact match for the original
And the accompanying video made it a literal snap to install. Unfortunately, my fridge was among the 25% where the switch wasn’t the problem. So it goes.
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Charlie G - April 6, 2021
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Light Switch
Perfect fit. Fast ship. No probs.
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Sandy B - February 27, 2021
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Light at last!
The part was in good shape and was easy to install but getting here was an ordeal. I initially ordered the part on January 29th and was finally told to report it as lost. On February 11th that order was canceled and a new order placed. I didn’t receive that order until February 23rd. I know you shipped those out but maybe you need to find a more reliable carrier. After finally receiving the part I a, very pleased with it.
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Light was flicking
It was way to ez to install only a couple of minutes that's it
Stephanie from KEARNY, NJ
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Light went out in refrigerator
Pop out switch, pull wires, attach wires to new switch and pop back in. Easy smeasy!
Gary from EAST JORDAN, MI
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Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken light switch
This was so easy I think it took me 2 minutes. I am not very mechanically inclined but that didn't matter! Works perfect thank you!
Deborah from BRADLEYVILLE, MO
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Light out
Turned off the breaker to the fridge because I couldn't reach the power plug to unplug it . Use small flat head screwdriver to pop out the piece, disconnected the rubber prong connectors, inserted the new piece into the rubber prongs snapped it back into place. Flipped the breaker back on and prayed it worked. It did and I saved myself $
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Jodi from Benton Harbor, MI
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Light would no longer turn on
I watched the video online, followed the instructions and within minutes had the part installed. The frig light was working once again! I will say the original switch was very snug and I had to do some very minor scraping of the plastic to get the new part to slide in.
paypal_shipping_address from Ripon, CA
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40 year old refrigerator brittle light switch fell apart
with a jewelry screwdriver I pried the lock tab in and pulled switch down carefully, the hardest part was that the power wire connector was stuck on good but the pliers and the jewelry screwdriver was its match for a bout 5 minute for one connection a simple pull off prong connection. After the wire connected back to switch it popped back
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Loren from EL PASO, TX
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Really Easy
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Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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light kept blinking on and off never same way
turn breaker off first then use thin blade screwdriver and plastic pry bar to remove light socket and switch there was plenty of wire so work was easy to install at both ends
I used pliers to pull lightly on the head of the switch, while I inserted a small flat head screw driver into the base of switch and gently worked around the edges to free it from the panel.
robert from FRANKLIN SQ, NY
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken light switch
took a little more effort than the video show to remove old module and replace new. Works fine now.
Ted from SANDWICH, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Kenneth
July 20, 2017
Hi, I want to replace a defective hot point ctx18els refrigerator door light switch and found this part# wr23x10725 from your site. However your compatibility check tells me the part is not compatible. My original part's specification is as follows: 5a - 125v, 2.5a - 250vac. Can someone help me find the correct part #? Thank you.
For model number Hot Point CTX18ELS
Hi Kenneth, it appears that CTX18ELS is not a complete model number, which is why the compatibly check is not returning the proper result. If you have model number CTX18ELSRAD, CTX18ELSRHA, or CTX18ELSRWH the switch you have listed above (WR23X10725) will fit in your appliance. I hope this helps!
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Mark
August 16, 2017
On my refrigerator my light bulb just dangles down.. there was some clip or cover that held it in place.. can i replace that..?
For model number CTX14CAXKRWH
Hello Mark,
Thank you for contacting us.
I have checked the parts list for your model and they do not show a light bulb cover. They do show the light socket as having a clip on it. Perhaps this is damaged? If so you would need part number PS299782 to replace it.
I hope this helps!
I need a light switch for the fresh food door. Is there an aftermarket alternative that would work?
For model number TPX24BRYEBB
Hi Bernard,
Thank you for your inquiry. We do not sell generic parts here. We only sell OEM parts. This switch is not for your model. I have linked the switch that you are looking for down below for you. Good luck with your repair.
Replace both light switches led assembly still not working what can be wrong
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Hello Bob, Thank you for the question. If the switch did not fix your issue you may need to replace the LED Light Assembly. Hope this helps!
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Virgil
November 1, 2017
Don't see a switch. Where is the switch located? It is not anywhere on the door?
For model number HTS18GBSARWW
Hi Virgil,
Thank you for your inquiry. There is a video on our website that you can reference on where to find the light switch. You will find the video listed under part number PS8758429. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Marta
October 17, 2019
Does the light switch include a lightbulb? If not, how do i order it? I don't know if the lightbulb is burned out.Here is my refrigerator information
partselect number ps8758429
manufacturer part number wr23x10725
manufactured by GE
For model number WR23X10725
Hello Marta, thank you for writing. The information you provided is for this Light Switch. We will need the model number for your refrigerator to locate the correct replacement parts for it. Here is a link to some tips on our website for locating the model number on your refrigerator. https://www.partselect.com/Find-Your-Refrigerator-Model-Number.aspx. We look forward to hearing back from you!
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Marta
October 17, 2019
My question was not answered. I am resubmitting. All the info you need is in this text. I have included the model # as per your request.Does the light switch include a lightbulb? if not, how do i order it? i don't know if the lightbulb is burned out.
here is my refrigerator information
*partselect number ps8758429 *manufacturer part number wr23x10725
model # tfxi9llj
manufactured by GE
side by side
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Hello Marta, thank you for writing back. The Light Bulb is sold separate from this replacement Light Switch for your model refrigerator. The Light Bulb is part number PS217532. To place an order, please feel free to contact customer service by phone, or you may do so online. Good luck with your repair!
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Kelly
September 17, 2021
Does this fit my refrigerator?
For model number PSS28KSHBCSS
Hello Kelly, thank you for writing. No, this part is not compatible for your model PSS28KSHBCSS. The correct Light Switch is PartSelect Number PS10066583. We hope this helps.
I have a GE monogram 48" built in side by side. It has two door switches on the refrigerator side. One operates the light bulbs and the other operates an led light that is affixed to the ceiling of the frige. It is the led which is not working. The switches look identical. Is this part compatible with the led switch?
Hello Lana, thank you for contacting us, In order for us to locate the correct parts and repair information we will require the model number of the appliance. Once you have located the model number please feel free to resubmit the question and we will be happy to help you. Look forward to hearing from you!
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Victor
April 13, 2023
I saw the video to replace the light switch on the freezer. Where is the light switch on the Refrigerator side ?
For model number GSS23GSKKCSS
Hello Victor, thank you for reaching out. The light switch on the refrigerator side is located at the bottom right of the crisper panels. We hope this information is useful!
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