Refrigerator light doesn't work. switch and bulb good.

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GE Monogram ZV950S D2SS range hood - lights on one side stopped working then on both sides. This happened as I was changing bulbs. Everything else works.

Light doesn't work

Light bulb

If your refrigerator light does not power on, the first thing to replace would logically be the light bulb itself.

Light assembly

If your refrigerator light does not power on and you have replaced the bulb, this is an indication that the light assembly may have malfunctioned and will require replacement.

Light switch

If you notice that your refrigerator lights are not working, replace your refrigerator light bulb. If this does not correct the issue, proceed to check the power light switch.

Door switch

If your refrigerator light is not working and it is not the bulb itself or the power light switch, the next thing to check is the door switch. This can be checked for continuity with an ohm meter. If there is no continuity present, the door switch will need to be replaced.

Light socket

If your refrigerator light is not working after replacing the light bulb, check for a possible damaged light socket. If the socket is faulty, replace the part to get your refrigerator light to power on again.

Light board

If the refrigerator light is not working the light board could be defective. The LEDs on this board are not repairable, so the entire board will need to be replaced.

Feb 15, 2015 • GE Refrigerators

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Light not working on bottom freezer

Probably a bad door switch. Turn off the power, pull out the door switch, connect both contacts together with a jumper wire (bypassing the switch). Light goes on bad switch. Light stays off, check bulb or bulb soket (expecially center hot pin, they tend to flatten out over time and will not make contact with the bulb).

Aug 28, 2014 • Refrigerators

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I have the whirlpool g15f saxvy01 fridge. The freezer door was accidentally left cracked open over night. The next day the freezer light didn't work. I changed the bulb and it still doesn't work....

Check the door switch operation.

May 19, 2013 • Refrigerators

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LIghts don't turn on when door opens.

Start by checking the door switch that activates the lights. It may be stuck or have a loose wire.

Dec 18, 2011 • Sub-Zero 601R

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I have the bottom freezer w/2 doors up top....light inside will not go off and has started to melt some of the plastic pieces. How do you remove the light bulbs so the darn thing doesn't burn...

There should be a light switch inside each compartment, depress them with the door open one at a time, locate the bad switch and disconnect it. You can remove the bulbs too. Most of the problems with bottom freezer are the door, they seem to not get closed properly and they get heavily frosted, once frosted they seem not to close correctly and cause the lights to remain on.
I would look for the problem with the door closing or the door switch failing.

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Aug 28, 2011 • Kenmore 73502 / 73504 / 73509 Bottom...

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Inside light went out...replacing bulb did not work, any help or advise? thanks! Mike

Many times when the inside light fails to operate...it could be:

(1) A bad bulb ...replace with a known good one.
(2) Bad connection of the light bulb in its socket.
(Remove the bulb and spray the socket with WD-40 Spray Lubricant) then...
(3) Replace the bulb with a known good bulb..use a dry rag to securely tighten the bulb in its socket.
(4) The "Door Switch" could be bad. Replace bad "Door Switch" with new one.

Hopes this helps....Good Luck! ...... HandyHenry

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Mar 24, 2011 • Whirlpool Refrigerators

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Kenmore sidexside light burned out. replaced bulb, won't light.

There is a plastic switch that works the light in the door jam. Unplugg the fridge before popping this plastic switch out. I would order one first but if your light fixture is in good shape and not burn on the inside and the wires look good it is most likely the door switch. The door switch is just like an on off switch for any light its just spring loaded to turn on when the door opens. good luck

Aug 15, 2010 • Kenmore 55612 / 55614 / 5561 / 655619 Side...

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No light in refer but works in freezer

Check the door switch to see if is working and try another light bulb or try the light bulb somewhere else to see if the light bulb is good. Check to if vent holes coming from the feezer are blocked by something in the fridge. This will make it feel like your fridge is not working.

John

Sep 28, 2009 • Smeg FAB32 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

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The light won't work, I changed the bulb and it still will not work

Probably bad door switch. Look for a roughly triangle shaped piece of plastic that goes into its housing as the door closes. This is the door switch. Probably a similar one at the freezer door too. Snap this switch a few times with a good bulb in place. If bulb lights even once it is the switch. BE SURE BULB IS GOOD by trying it in a room lamp first.

Door switch can be pried out using a dull knife around the plastic. Do this with the power cord unplugged. Switches like this are common to many Kenmore or Whirlpool models.

Sep 09, 2009 • Kenmore Refrigerators

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Light will not come on. not the bulb. everything

First lets start by unplugging the refrigerator and checking 4387911 Refrigerator Door Switch. Then let me know if the door switch is good or bad. You can find this switch part number by clicking the part number and model number search feature below. Enter the part number and press FIND IT. Let me know what you find with the door switch possible problem and if not the switch I will go to step 2, Thanks, Sea Breeze

PART NUMBER AND MODEL SEARCH FEATURE

Aug 05, 2009 • Whirlpool ED5FTGX Side by Side...

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If you have an elect. meter, you can tape the door switch closed, remove bulb, and touch your leads, one to the center tab on the socket and the other to the threaded portion of the socket, where the bulb screws in and you should have 120volts. If you are sure you have no power, unplug it and try and gently pull out the switch. This is the only thing between the light and main power below.The switch only connects to one of the 2 wires and a connector may have burned or come loose.If you have power to one side of the switch to ground, and its taped closed, and have no power coming out the other side, then you have a faulty switch.You can get a socket and or switch at your local appliance parts house. Just take the model, serial, name, and product # if there is one and they can match one up for you. I'm betting its the door switch.
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A note for shastalaker7 -
Actually, if you tape the switch closed, you won't get 120 v at the socket - leave the switch 'open', as that is the way it is when the door is opened - it's a normally closed switch. Anyway, I'll try that - I've checked both the bulb and the switch and they are okay. I did buy an appliance bulb recently for my oven, and it didn't work when I screwed it in - fully bottomed out. I discovered the tip wasn't extended far enough - fixed with a dab of solder (cheaper and easier than returning it). So checking the socket is a good idea.

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