All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 79572053313

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.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bin Assembly

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

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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.

Parts Used:

ICE BUCKET

Steven J from Phoenix, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Bad door gasket

Very good removed old gasket and install new one in under 5 mins.

Parts Used:

Door Gasket Assembly

Ray from HOUMA, LA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replace the light switch for the refrigerator

Cover the putty knife with tape so you do not scratch the side wall where the switch is located. Slide the knife under the edge of the switch and push in a bit towards the switch and slightly twist to pop the switch out of its hole. Disconnect the wires from the switch and simply plug in the new switch. Push wiring back into the hole and careful push the switch into the hole until it snaps into place.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Karyn from DURHAM, NH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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the light did not work when door was opened. At first it would flicker then off completely.

My son just pried out the old switch with a screw driver snapped out the old one and snapped in the new one. Pretty sure even I could have done this. Very quick and easy. Thanks. :-)

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Alma from Winterport, ME
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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old gasket was damaged

i removed old and installed new gasket in 5 minutes. i watched a video. it was super easy .

Parts Used:

Door Gasket

Maria from TEQUESTA, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Ice buildup in corner of freezer.

Reviewed instructions on YouTube. Removed storage box.Removed Philips head screw on either side of track. Lifted door and placed it on table. Using a flat blade screwdriver removed old gasket (it did not looked damaged). Pressed new gasket into groove in door. Replaced door onto track and replaced screws. Replaced storage box. No more ice buildup.

Parts Used:

Door Gasket

Louis from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator light had a short in it and would randomly work

Unplugged the fridge. Used a screwdriver to loosen the switch. Easy to disconnect from fridge and just plugged the new switch in. Popped right back into the side of the fridge and worked perfectly.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Tammy from HAGERSTOWN, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Cold water control rusty and leaking water

Removed old part very easily and installed the new part without any problems. Used and adjustable wrench and screwdriver

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Lever Spring

Homer from MARION, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Unit kept beeping as if the freezer door was open

I popped the old switch out of place and then disconnected the wire harness from the switch with a pair of needle nose pliers. I then inserted the harness into the new switch and popped the switch into place. Super easy and fast.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch