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Goldstar Refrigerator light not working
If your refrigerator light is not working, the most common fixes are simple and testable. First, swap the bulb—an obvious burned-out bulb is the easiest thing to rule out. If a new bulb does not help, the light assembly or the light socket can fail, and some manufacturers only sell the complete assembly. Next check the light switch and the door switch; both are labeled highly likely on many models and are quick continuity checks with a multimeter. A faulty dispenser control board can cause dispenser lights to go out but is less likely; inspect the board for burn marks and verify it is sending voltage before replacing it. You can troubleshoot with a multimeter to check socket power and switch continuity, then replace the failed part. Enter your model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator and get step-by-step guidance and the right bulb, socket, switch, or light assembly for your model.
01 - Goldstar Refrigerator Light Assembly
The light assembly might be defective. Some manufacturers don’t sell the light assembly components separately, and instead require you to purchase the light assembly.
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02 - Goldstar Refrigerator Light Bulb
The light bulb might be out. Replace the light bulb before replacing any of the other parts associated with the light bulb.
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03 - Goldstar Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board
While it's not a likely cause, a defective dispenser control board could be responsible for a dispenser light not working. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to determine if the board is sending voltage to the dispenser light's plug-in connecter. If no voltage is present, you'll know the board is defective and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Goldstar Refrigerator Light Switch
To determine if the light switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the light switch does not have continuity, replace it.
Highly Likely
05 - Goldstar Refrigerator Door Switch
To determine if the door switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the door switch does not have continuity when activated, replace it.
Highly Likely
06 - Goldstar Refrigerator Light Socket
To determine if the light socket is defective, use a multimeter to determine if the socket is getting power. If the socket is getting power, but the light bulb won’t work, this indicates that the light socket is defective. If the light socket is defective, replace it.
Highly Likely
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