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Danby Refrigerator light not working
If your Danby refrigerator light is not working or the refrigerator interior light is out, you can usually narrow the problem quickly. The page shows a defective light assembly as a possible cause, but swap the bulb first since a burned out light bulb is an easy fix and the most common simple culprit. Less likely is a faulty dispenser control board, which you can inspect for burn marks or test for voltage at the light connector with a multimeter. Also check the light switch, the door switch and the light socket for power and continuity; those parts are often the real offenders and are easily tested and replaced. Some manufacturers only sell the full light assembly instead of individual components, so note that before ordering parts. If you need the correct replacement, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your refrigerator and get step by step repair guidance and replacement parts to complete the job.
01 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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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