Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Door Switch Replacement #241835505

Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Switch Replacement #241835505

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the light in the refrigerator is not turning on.

All of the information for this refrigerator door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse

Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace a door switch in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing one of the hinge covers.
3
Lift off the cover.
4
Next, unthread the four mounting screws securing the switch console.
5
Pull the console free and flip it over.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch you’re replacing then depress the retaining tabs to detach the switch.
7
Disconnect the wire connecter and you can fully remove the old switch.
8
Install the new door switch by inserting it in the console.
9
Connect the wire connecter and snap the switch into place.
10
Reposition the console ..then rethread and tighten the mounting screws.
11
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screws. – the longer screw goes in the rear.
12
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the light in the refrigerator is not turning on.

All of the information for this refrigerator door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse

Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a door switch in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing one of the hinge covers.
3
Lift off the cover.
4
Next, unthread the four mounting screws securing the switch console.
5
Pull the console free and flip it over.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch you’re replacing then depress the retaining tabs to detach the switch.
7
Disconnect the wire connecter and you can fully remove the old switch.
8
Install the new door switch by inserting it in the console.
9
Connect the wire connecter and snap the switch into place.
10
Reposition the console ..then rethread and tighten the mounting screws.
11
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screws. – the longer screw goes in the rear.
12
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Total$0.00

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