All Installation Instructions for Maytag Refrigerator M8RXDGFXW00

Raplaced switch

Repair went well,took about five to ten minutes to disconnect the power from the fridge removed the defective switch installed the new one ,reconnected the power,,,and Let there be light and there was light!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Winston A from Brooklyn, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator

Referencing the info/schematics you have on your website, I unscrewed/unattached top-front panel (carefully), from behind the panel you have to detach the wires (2) from the switch, pushed "in" the switch to remove, put in new switch and attach wires to test BEFORE remounting panel. Tada!! Thank you PartSelect! You saved me at least $80...would have been at least $100 to have a repair person come to the house!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Jane from Albuquerque, NM
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.

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the light socket broke apart

I took out the old socket by moving a clip. Reattached the electrical wires, clicked in the socket and that was it.

Parts Used:

Light Socket Kit

Elyse from Skokie, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.

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Freezer was working fine but refrigerator would not go below 45 degrees

Removed back panel inside freezer replaced fan motor reinstalled panel and was done in about 40 minutes the video on part select explains the repair very accurately

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor

Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

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Freezer work perfectly, Refrigerator Stopped getting cold, water line froze, there was ice Forming around the condenser in the bottom of the refrigerator behind the drawers

Freezer worked great, refrigerator stopped getting cold and lots of ice formed around the condenser on the bottom of the refrigerator.
First I had a serious ice issue, ice build up around the bottom of the refrigerator and all through the cold air vents, condenser and cooling fan. I unplugged of the fridg and let defrost over night. I also took all the cold air vents out and cleaned them.
Then I followed the switch install video very simple switch install. Now the Refrigerator works Great nice and cold.

Parts Used:

Bi-Metal Defrost Thermostat

Richard from STATEN ISLAND, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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lost hinge to door while moving

Just put the hinge on and screwed on

Parts Used:

Center Door Hinge

Madonna from Washington, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.

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Replacing the bulb in the freezer side

Removed the ice brucket,
Removed the light shield by releasing one screw using a nutdriver.
Replacing the bulb and reinstalled the light shield.

Your web site is one of the best and most helpfull service sites I ever used. Just wish that in the future you will ship parts overseas.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Yafa (and David) from Bothell, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

5 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.

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defective light switch

inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...

I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull the connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

David from Hemet, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Freezer Temp was -20 to -30 degrees F. and did not defrost because of the extreme low temperatures.

The Video on U tube was helpful. I have a side by side model and it was difficult to work in such tight quarters to attach the new part . I found that by removing the cable assembly it was much easier to attach (cut and crimp) the new part on the outside , then reinsert the assembly. The new part resolved my problem. Don't panic when you try and remove the cable assembly. Hope this is helpful.

Parts Used:

Bi-Metal Defrost Thermostat