All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator LFX28979SB

I had a broken door shelf

These are very flimsy and brake easily. But it is easy to replace. Slide out, slide in. However, I received the wrong door shelf so the repair is impossible.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bin

Gloria from COLUMBIA, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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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.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bin

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

Opened box, unpacked shelf, placed in refrigerator. It took longer to open box than it did to install. Very easy!

Parts Used:

Glass Shelf

Ken from GREAT FALLS, MT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The old ice maker had cracked and broken, and would no longer make ice.

Six screws to remove the old one (I looked up the process on Youtube) and six screws had it back in tip top shape.
Three wire connections, two were plug in and one was a ground wire.
BTW: It was a 3 wire, not a 6 wire. I had ordered that by mistake and PartSelect made the return and replacement very easy.

Parts Used:

Ice Maker Assembly - 6 Wire

Ron from MCKINNEY, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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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/

Parts Used:

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!

Parts Used:

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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Broken glass shelf

Part arrived within expected time, removed from shipping box and installed.

Parts Used:

Glass Shelf

Max from CHESTER, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Left door when opened the light wouldn’t come on. Checked the light, ok. Ordered push button switch

Removed the cover 2 screws
Squeezed the 2 side sleeves and removed
Snapped in new button, replaced the cover. Done

Parts Used:

Push Button Switch

Richard from TULLY, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Slow water for drinking

Just like on YouTube very easy to do

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Steven from SEBASTIAN, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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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.

Parts Used:

DC Motor

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

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broken spring

fast with help from pictures from the internet.

Parts Used:

Mullion Spring

Joseph from PALMDALE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, 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