All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator 71073

Door switch would not turn on interior refrigerator light.

I had previously watched a YouTube video (do this first!!) on a similar Kenmore model so I knew what to look out for: (1) turned off power, (2) took thin putty knife to slip under outer lip of switch (most screwdrivers are too thick), (3) wiggled switch at front end to release the tab, (4) unplugged from the socket, (5) plugged in new switch, (6) popped new switch back into door, (7) turned on power. Voila !! Super easy. I couldn't believe it.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Jane from SHORELINE, WA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light didn't come on when the door was opened

I took a very thin bladed screwdriver and took the old part out -carefully.
The new part fit in quite easily.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

William L from SUMAS, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Fridge door wouldn’t shut

Took old door strip (spring broke) and installed new with spring It went well and was working in less than 5 minutes

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FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

Judy from EGG HBR TWP, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Bottom door bin was damage

Removed old bin and replaced with new bin

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Bottom Door Bin

Julius from HANAHAN, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Leaking

Swapped old one with new one. New one had extra plug not needed.

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Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Johnny from MOUNT OLIVE, AL
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

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Refrigerator Door Switch

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

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Broken shelf for the vegatable bins

The glass was ordered correctly. The part was too big for mt refrigerator. I tried to send it back, but I got no reply. I tried cutting the glass to size and it shattered. I wasted 60.00 and im disgusted with your company.

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Glass Shelf

Katherine from NEW PRT RCHY, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Part was delivered broken

The past I ordered was broken upon delivery. I asked for a replacement and was refunded the charge. Tried to contact you but "due to covid" you aren't taking calls. Net result: I ordered the part from another source, got it, installed easily. Won't use you again.

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Door Bin Cover

Karen from GEORGETOWN, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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The two deep shelf bins on the right hand door split from either the weight of the sauce bottles or manhandling by the cleaners.

1. I ordered a shallow bin which fit the left hand door by mistake as I couldn't enlarge the pictures. So when it arrived and I realized it fit the left door but not the right door I went back on line and had a chat with a wonderful chat person who ordered and sent the 2 right hand shelves., As it happens the drawings on the website were so small I did not realize that the bottom right hand shelf should have been shallower to accommodate the vegetable bin on the bottom of the refrigerator. So I removed the butter bin with the flip top and moved all the shelves up to clear the vegetable drawer and give me the same amount of storage as I had to begin with. I also think the replacement bins are a marginally heavier plastic and therefor may last longer.

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Door Shelf Bin

Ann from STOW, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Switch stops working

Replace with new switch. this is the third switch i have replaced in 10 years. the only part, besides a light bulb, that has gone bad. obviously this is a problem with this model for Kenmore, or just poor switch design.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

David from PENNSVILLE, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Previous glass shelf shattered into a million pieces while cleaning.

Just laid the shelf down. Fit like a glove!

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Glass Shelf

Susan from SAFETY HARBOR, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Ice chute would not open.

Removed ice dispenser and display with small screwdriver from front of the fridge. Pried out the whole piece slowly. This exposed the motor that activates the chute. Plugged in the new motor before any removal to verify the motor was the problem. When it worked, removed old and installed new. 3 screws. Piece of cake.

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DC Motor

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

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The Ice maker stopped working

Thanks to videos on You-Tube which showed step by step removal and replacement. It was a simple process. only thing missing on the video was information on the green ground wire.

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