How To Repair Your Fridge - Quickly and Cheaply! (Fix It Yourself Series) by Roster David

Author:Roster, David
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shaharm Publications
Published: 2014-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

Refrigerator Works, But Light Does Not

If things are in reverse and the refrigerator is working, but the light isn’t coming on, then there are far fewer components to worry about. The probably is usually one of two things and the solutions are easy.

The first step is to replace the bulb. Replacement bulbs can be found at most hardware stores and are pretty inexpensive. If replacing the bulb doesn’t work, then the problem is located in the door switch.

The door switch controls the interior light of the refrigerator. It can also control the internal fan in some refrigerators as well. If the door is closed, then the switch is opened and the light goes off. When the door is opened, the switch closes and the light will come on instead.

When the door switch stops working, the light may stay on or off all of the time. If it’s always off, then it’s annoying, but if it’s always on, then it can heat up the refrigerator too much to maintain proper temperature settings.

The refrigerator should be unplugged before locating and removing the door switch. The switch is usually located on the inside of the refrigerator along the frame of the door. There may be a retaining screw to remove.

If the switch won’t come off easily, it may take a putty knife covered with masking tape at the end. The putty knife works well for prying beneath the edges of the switch and pulling it from its hole in the refrigerator. It should be pulled gently to prevent the wires from disconnecting.

Most switches are connected to only two wires. However, if the switch controls additional components, then there may be more wires attached. Label the wires and then remove them from the switch using a pair of needle nose pliers.

Inspect the wire connectors and terminals of the switch for corrosion or debris. If needed, clean the terminals to expose the metal. If the connectors have been corroded severely, then they must be replaced to establish a proper electrical connection.

If the problem isn’t the connectors or terminals, then it is within the switch itself. Using a multimeter to check for continuity on x1 ohms will reveal if this is the case.

The multimeter should show continuity while the switch is open, but when pressed it should read no continuity, or infinity ohms. If the switch does not work in this manner when tested then it needs to be replaced.

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