All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator 72049

The switch became intermittent - Possibly a poor designe

Used a small screw driver inserted into the front of the switch (facing the front) and pried until the switch was coming out. When out, I removed the connect harness and replace the switch with a new one.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Sidney from ENDICOTT, NY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Ordering the right parts

I ordered the needed parts, the correct ones I thought, but when they arrived, I realized they were the wrong parts shipped to me. The reason the wrong parts were shipped to me was because PartsSelect failed to advise me there were none of the parts I needed available so they shipped the left hand basket assembly, door, versus the desired right hand basket assembly, door. I then had to return the wrong parts shipped to me, at my cost of ~$25, and await a refund for the wrong parts originally shipped to me. That's how I did the repair.

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Door Shelf Bin Assembly

Kip from RICHMOND, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replaced cracked refrigerator door shelvers

Slid the replacement shelves into place.

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Door Shelf Bin Assembly

Larry from SANTA ROSA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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INTERIOR DOOR ACTIVATED LIGHT SWITCH QUIT WORKING

1. Unplug the refrigerator (to avoid shock) 2. With one screwdriver pry open the switch on the side facing the door to a gap of about 1/8 inch 3. Insert a second screwdriver into the gap to press the plastic tab back slightly and this should release the part. 4. pull the part out and unplug it, you may have to pry back some small tabs on the sides, 5. Plug in the new switch 6. plug in the refrigerator the light should come on, if not tighten the connection 7. Insert new switch back into its slot, it should snap in place. Done!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

JON from OJAI, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Ice maker needed replaced

Removed 4 screws then removed ice maker unit. Unplugged the old unit. Checked and verified the inlet tube was clean and not blocked. Plugged in the new unit. Placed unit into proper location and verified it was properly in place. Replaced the 4screws. Turned on the unit closed the ice door and it started making ice maybe an hour later by morning the ice bucket was full. Super easy.

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Ice Maker Assembly

Lee from BELTON, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The door bin cracked and broke.

I just popped out the broken bin and slid the new one into the slots on the door.

The fix was easy. I appreciate the expert advice on which part to purchase, as that was difficult to figure out. I received a prompt response to my question and the replacement part came quickly.

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Door Shelf Bin Assembly

Elizabeth from Huntington Beach, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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bad switch

The 2 minute or so video was not exactly matching the model that we had but the instructions were very good and important. The switch was a little difficult to get out from the side of the refrigerator.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Michael from TONAWANDA, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Large basket inside right door was broken.

Removed the old one and replaced with the new.

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Door Bin

Steve from DENHAM SPGS, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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.

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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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Water dispenser not working

Removed back panel and water inlet valve and replaced with a new water inlet valve

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Primary Water Valve - Single Coil

Michael from BRAINTREE, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Ice Maker and Water dispenser stopped working

Pulled the fridge out.
Unscrewed the back cover and the one screw holding the value assemble.
undid the 2 hoses and replaced the part.

Super SImple/

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Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Donald from BETHPAGE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Lower ice maker water feed froze and caused leak. Needed new water valve.

Took pics of original install, removed old valve, water tubes & plugs. Installed new valve, reconnected electronic plugs, water tubes, turned water back on and all has been well since. Thank you for your timely delivery!

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Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Thomas from YORKTOWN, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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In Door Ice Bin with built-in ice dispenser drive wheel gear broke when dispensing the ice.

I replaced the whole self-contained unit. I removed the old ice bin simply by lifting it out of the door and replacing it with a new one directly under the ice maker. It was a simple fix; no tools or service tech were required.

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