But what do you do when the light doesn’t turn on when the door opens?
We’ll give you some options and the information you’re gonna wanna solve the problem.
Electricity to the socket is provided by the internal wiring in the refrigerator.
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It’s similar to any other incandescent light bulb, though smaller in size and usually a smaller wattage.
The lightbulb is operated by a small lever or push-button switch mounted in the door frame of the refrigerator.
When you shake the bulb, you may hear a rattling noise if the filament inside is damaged.
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you could purchase special bulbs for appliances, usually 25 or 40watts, at your local hardware store.
Unplug your refrigerator, change the bulb, and it’s likely that this will solve this problem.
When you remove the light bulb, take a quick look at the empty socket.
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If the socket is broken or dirty, you may have found another source of the problem.
With the door open, locate the plunger-key in switch lever in the door frame.
Depress it and release it several times to see if this frees up the action.
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Less frequently, the door switch may wear out entirely.
Often, this switch can be easily pried out of its mounting with a putty knife or flat-head screwdriver.
It is usually connected with a pair of wire leads that can easily be unplugged.
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Your refrigerator light should now operate correctly.
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