No light in refrigerator? If your refrigerator is working properly overall such as the fridge is cooling and the freezer is freezing, but the light in fridge or freezer does not work, here is how to fix it.
Usually this means the light bulb is bad. This may seem simple but many times it can be another problem and simply replacing the refrigerator light bulb will not fix the problem. Below we will show you the most likely issue so you can fix the light yourself.
Refrigerator Is Working But Light Is Not Working
No Light In Refrigerator
1 – Replace the refrigerator light bulb(s):
If the light in your refrigerator is not working, obviously the first thing to do is remove the light and replace it with a new one. If you do not have an extra light bulb for your fridge, simply check the bulb to see if it is bad by checking the filament. Shake the bulb lightly, do you hear the small pieces moving around? If so it is bad. Replace the bulb.
If replacing the light bulb does not bring light into the fridge, BE SURE THE LIGHT BULB IS GOOD… If so you either have a bad light bulb socket, a door switch issue, or a wiring issue somewhere in the refrigerator.
2 – Inspect, test and or replace the refrigerator light bulb socket(s):
Check the light bulb socket to be sure it is in working order. You can usually check visually by looking for any discolored or bent terminals, wires that are damaged, wires that are not connected, a cracked light socket, or a damaged light socket from heat over time.
These issues can make it so the connection from socket to bulb does not allow the bulb to illuminate. Remember to remove power before inspecting or checking a light socket in your refrigerator as it still has voltage going to it even if not working properly.
Refrigerator Light Bulb Sockets
3 – Check that the refrigerator door switch is not faulty:
A refrigerator door switch is what lets voltage go to the light bulb or bulbs in your fridge when you open the door. If after replacing the bulb you get no light, and the light socket checks to be in working order, you need to check the fridge door switch.
The bulbs and light sockets may be perfectly fine, but if the door switch is faulty, it will seem like the inside of the fridge is not working. Depending on the model of your refrigerator, the door switch will be located somewhere on the interior edge of the fridge.
Carefully remove the door switch and check for continuity with a meter. This type of switch is a spring loaded switch and for electricians it is a “Normally Closed” type switch, meaning the switch should have no continuity when pressed in.
If you have new light bulbs, working light sockets, and the fridge door switch is in working order, then you may have a wiring issue and further troubleshooting is needed.
If you have gotten this far and you still have issues with “no fridge light”, please leave the model number of your refrigerator below and we will be happy to research the issue for you and give you some advise as to how to fix the problem.
Hi,
I’ve been trying for awhile to figure out my “no light” problem. I tested the bulb in another socket and it lights up, I replaced the socket and switch and still nothing. Any help would be much appreciated. The model is Amana TL20MW. Thanks
I have a 2011 Kemore model 795.79304.901. The lights in the freezer and fridge go out. If I unplug it and plug it back in then the lights work. After about 1 hour or maybe sooner, not sure, when I open the fridge or freezer the lights don’t work. So it’s not the bulb, socket or door switch. Also the fridge is warm, but the freezer is temporarily keeping things frozen, 1 week, but at 40 ish degrees and the fridge is 50 ish. Therefore the ice maker is not working either. I removed the back panel and the coils are not frozen, the fan works and the channel to the fridge is clear, not clogged. I’m going to check the thermostat, but whats with the lights then? Any advise?
Hobbit Hawes,
Frigidaire Refrigerator model PLHT219SCB7 Lights Not Working
If you have changed the bulb, the socket, and switch in your refrigerator and still no light, check wiring, control board, etc.
Here is the manual for your Frigidaire fridge model PLHT219SCB7 Manual
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Frigidaire model PLHT219SCB7 Serial 4A70906224
I’ve replaced the bulb, socket and switch, but still no light. Help, please.
TCX18PAACBB Model number of my Ge profile fridge. Light issue
Hi,
I have a 3 1/2 year old Whirlpool side by side refrigerator – Model # WRS325FDAB06: The two LED Lights inside the fridge part are very dim, and the one in the freezer is totally out – I replaced the door switch (refrigerator side) but problem remained the same…..Everything else seems to be working fine, including the filter status light inside refrigerator and the ice maker panel lights on the outside door of the freezer. I searched my manual and it says the bulbs cannot be replaced and I should contact a repairman. Trying to avoid a big expense – especially since this is not a very old appliance (plus the extended warranty ran out May of this year). Any troubleshooting advise would be greatly appreciated: Whirlpool has not been very helpful in this situation….Thanks :)
Discovered the circuit board located in the deli drawer was bad. I opted to disconnect the wire harness at the board. Lights have been working just fine. Board would have cost upwards of $300.
Make: Rangemater
Model #: SxS 84210000220
I have a Rangemaster SxS 84210000220. Fridge & Freezer works fine, however the lights on both sides does not work. I changed light bulbs on both sides, no joy. I then ordered a new door switch and replaced the one on the fridge side but it didn’t help either.
Do you have any suggestions what could’ve gone wrong?
Regards.
Alex
LG model lfx21960st. Freezer drawer light is fine. Fridge light went out. Replaced bulb still not working. Don’t have a meter to check door switches but with doors open and pushing in both switches, fridge blower comes on. Took top hinges off to make sure connections were tight. Still no light. Ideas?
GE MODEL NO. TBX24JABRRWW / SERIAL NO. FA504255LIGHT NOT WORKING- REPLACED BULB, SWITCH & SOCKET. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ADVICE