All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator WRS588FIHW00

light wouldn't go on

Pulled socket out of housing, unplugged it from source, plugged in new socket and replaced the socket into housing, screwed in bulb and it worked!!

Parts Used:

Light Socket

William from Leesburg, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Frost in bottom freezer, freezer 8%, ice maker works

replaced electric control board, defrost for six hours. next day (24 hours) same problem, dusterhoff2928@charter.net

Parts Used:

Door Switch

Richard from Smyrna, GA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Light switch went bad

Simply stick a putty knife between the switch and refrig wall. Pop out old swith, remove both wires by pulling off switch by terminals. Throw switch out. Put wires on new switch and push into slot and all done. Nothing to it! Took me 5 minutes if th

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Joseph T. from Morgantown, WV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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My refrigerator light did not work.

After years of using a flash light to check the contents of my refrigerator, I decided to try to fix the problem myself. Replacing the light switch was very easy. The directions were straight forward and I'm sorry I waited so long to tackle the problem.

Parts Used:

Door Switch

Fred from Warwick, RI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Both light bulbs had been replaced, but lights did not turn on.

I tried to remove the old light switch using a putty knife and a hammer. It was hard to compress the plastic tabs to pull it back through the hole, but all of a sudden, the lights came on. I guess banging on the switch freed-up the contacts. The new switch is now a spare part in case I need it.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Richard from Arlington, MA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Broke the arm off the food compartment rocker switch

After receiving the new part almost immediately,using two screw drivers, removed the broken switch from the plastic frame. Be careful not to scratch or otherwise tear the plastic...very pliable. Since the original switch was factory installed and the wires were packed in fiberglass insulation, the switch came out but the wires and clips were still in place and could not reach the new switch. It was necessary to pull them down with bent long nose pliers...used a lot of "pull" but the wires held up.Connected the switch, turned the power on and there was light! Reports from other users really took the uncertainty out of the task.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

David from St. Pete Beach, FL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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water filter missing

alone

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter

stefania from miami beach, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Water Filter

Replacing the water filter was no big deal. What impressed me was ordering the filter on Friday and having it at my door on Saturday the next day! That is quality service and I felt you deserve a thumbs up on your customer service skills.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter

Robert from The Villages, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light in Freezer Compartment Out

Changed bulb, not the problem, had to remove switch to identify correct choice to order (3 pronged verus 2) after that it was easy beyond having to stand on my head to make the exchange. (N B before removing old switch it actually came back to life)

Parts Used:

Door Switch

William from Bath, ME
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch broken

I used a knife blade to slip under the edge of old switch to pray it out of the hole it was inserted into, switched the wires and replaced the new switch into the same hole. It took about five minutes!

Parts Used:

Door Switch

Keith from Racine, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken fan blade

Remove back cover. Slide blade off, slide new blade on.

Parts Used:

Condenser Fan Blade

Wayne from Decatur, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Light switch broken off by container in freezer

Pried out the old switch with small screwdriver, popped in the new one and tah-dah!! ..the light came on. While I was at it, I cleaned out the freezer :). I cannot begin to imagine what a repairman would have charged for this.

Parts Used:

Door Switch