All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator 71043

Dampness on gaskets, mold and mildew

on left side door, I had to remove the flapper (the piece that rotates when you close the door to allow right door to seal. very simple, remove the flapper hingelift up to get the flapper off the door and move it out of the way.
Remove both door gaskets by pulling them out with your hands. Not the orientation of the gaskets because you will have to install the new gaksets in the same orientation.
Press the new gasket in place, into the slot that goes around the inside of the door, by using two fingers to press it into place. Cntinue this all around then go back and press again to assure the gasket is fully seated.
In my case, replacing the gaskets did not solve the issue, but they needed to be replaced do to the condition. The moisture issue was resolve by replacing the flapper (mentioned above)

Parts Used:

Door Gasket - Gray - Left Side

Door Gasket - Gray - Right Side

Thomas from Wendell, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light switch for refrigerator not functioning

Followed instructions online

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

shirley from ONALASKA, WI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Wrong spring originally ordered and returned. No response to service and parts question additionally submitted.

Unable to complete repair due to lack of response to emailed question concerning another spring. No picture of spring in question on website making it impossible to be sure of comparability without clarification. Unable to call currently due to no in person support. Just stuck now without an answer. Frustrating to say the least.

Parts Used:

Mullion Spring

Douglas from UPLAND, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Spring broke on Mullion

Watched the video. Took the screws out, unplugged the connection and slid mullion off. Then plugged the new one in, slid it on and attached the two screws.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Front Plate Assembly

Michael from MONTGOMERY, AL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken flapper spring in kenmore elite refrigerator door

Watched tube video about the repair
Ordered part
Performed repair as per the video

Parts Used:

Mullion Spring

Sam from SAINT JOSEPH, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Torn door gasket

Pulled old gasket off by hand. New gasket was easy to install by pushing it into molded cutout in refrigerator door.
Very satisfying to have no glitches in the seamless installation.

Parts Used:

Door Gasket - Gray - Right Side

Tom from BLUFFTON, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Broken spring on flapper door

Unplugged the frig and removed two phillip screws on flapper door of left door... Unplugged the electrical connector and removed flapper...
Picked up new flapper and snapped electrical contractor together... Slid new flapper bar into place and inserted two phillip screws... Job complete in 15 minutes...

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Front Plate Assembly

Richard from IMPERIAL, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Lights didn't come on when door was opened

I have moderate to good mechanical skills, but getting the old switch out was a sizeable challenge. Since this switch suffered some damage during extraction, I was lucky to have ordered a new one to replace it. Reinstall took approximately 90 seconds. PartSelect saved me an expensive service call.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Philip from Ashland, MA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Replace switch

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Taped off area around switch to protect surface
Used putty knife to extract switch
Used screwdriver to separate connector from switch
Plugged in connector
Pushed switch assembly into opening
Removed tape

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Dean from HILLSDALE, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light quit coming on when door opened.

Unplug from wall receptacle. Pry switch out with screwdriver while pushing on inner tab. Then disconnect electrical plug.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Calvin from Northome, MN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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door slight switch failed

Covered the sidewall with tape to protect. Pried the switch out with knife blade and removed electric plug with needle nose pliers. placed plug in new switch and pushed switch into the hole in the side wall. Took about five minutes.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Greg from CASA GRANDE, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Spring broken in door mullion

Took 2 screws out and disconnect wire and install new part.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Front Plate Assembly

Wayde from SEMINOLE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door light switch, 3rd one I have replaced in 6 years made in China.

Easy install, small screwdriver under back of old switch push out and pull out with small pliers. unsnap the old plug and install new. YOUR DONE

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Charles from CURWENSVILLE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Spring in the plate front assembly broke. Door plate assembly would not move into correct position, preventing door from closing.

Followed Youtube video provided on the PartsSelect Website:

https://www.partselect.com/PS12374439-LG-AGU75188619-PLATE-ASSEMBLY-FRONT.htm?Inventory=12374439&SourceCode=20&SearchTerm=LFX28979ST

Made installation of the new part a piece of cake. Easy peasy!! Took less than 10 minutes.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Front Plate Assembly