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LG Refrigerator light not working
If your refrigerator light not working, start simple: a burned-out bulb or a faulty light assembly is the most common cause, so replace the bulb first and check the assembly if the bulb doesn’t fit or won’t stay lit. If the bulb isn’t the issue, test the light switch, the door switch, and the light socket next — these parts commonly fail and are easy to check with a multimeter for continuity or to see if the socket is getting power. A defective dispenser control board can cause a dispenser light problem but that’s much less likely; you can inspect the board for burn marks or test for voltage at the connector before swapping it out. Whether you need a new bulb, socket, switch, or the full light assembly, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement part for your specific refrigerator and get step-by-step guidance so you can fix the fridge light not working without guessing.
01 - LG 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 - LG 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 - LG 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 - LG 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.
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05 - LG 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.
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06 - LG 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.
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Fridge dispenser light out but interior light works. Could the dispenser control board be bad?
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