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Light Socket Specifications
This part is a replacement light socket for your refrigerator. It connects to the power source, and holds the light bulb. If the light in your refrigerator is not working, you could have a faulty socket. It is important to determine if the light bulb is simply burned out, or if the socket is causing the issue. Be sure to disconnect your refrigerator from the power source before you begin this repair. This socket is black in color and is sold individually. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
Part #WR2X9391
Manufactured by
GE
for General Electric, Kenmore, Hotpoint, RCA
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No power to the fan and compressor
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Christian from Kearneysville, WV
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Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
I have a fridge in my garage. I have found that a glass of ice water or a cold drink outside is very important to me. When I discovered melting ice dripping onto the garage floor I was very upset. I spun the fridge and found that the compressor and fan weren't starting. I got out my multi-meter and discovered that power was not makin
... Read moreg it to these components. I did some research and found the wiring diagram online. There really isn't too much going on with a fridge and the most likely candidate seemed to be the run capacitor. I ordered the part, replaced it in a few minutes and the fridge began working again.
unplugged refrigerator. removed light bulb from old socket. unsnapped old light socket and pulled it out just enough to diconnect the electrical plug that plugs into the socket . discarded the old socket and plugged in new socket. snapped in new socket into refrigerator. i watched how to do this simple procedure on you tube and decided to
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Light switch inside refrigerator wasn't working
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Erick from Elmhurst, NY
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First turned off power and removed top shelf. Then I used a flathead to slowly pry the switch out by the two sides. You just anlge ita bit and it slideds out easily. Then I disconnected the wires from the old switch, connected the new one and installed the new switch by snapping it back into the cutout.
After I bought what I thought I needed for the repair. I asked a friend to come over and look at it. He changed the the light socket and put the same light bulb in and it works great. I am returning the light switch but decided to keep the light bulb.
Getting on the internet was so easy. This was really very simple.
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Leaking from bottom of refrigerator and no ice/ ight out in freezer
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Daryl from Tampa, FL
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
To repair the light socket which was not functioning, I identified and followed the instructions on part-select on you tube. I unplugged the refrigerator, cleared away and removed the shelf below the housing for the light. I reached up under the plastic light protector with a screwdriver and popped up the tab on the front holding it in pl
... Read moreace. Then I easily pulled out the defective socket. I reversed the process and popped the new one in to replace the old, screwed in the light bulb, put the shelf back, plugged the fridge in and was finished. This took only about 5-10 minutes. To repair, and replace the dual inlet-water valve, I pulled the refrigerator out and removed all the nuts protecting the back at the bottom. I unplugged the fridge and turned the water switch at the wall to off. I once again had identified the problem by the symptoms on part-select, ordered the part and watched and followed the repair on part-select on you-tube. There are a variety of nuts and bolts to remove the protective housing and then get to the water inlet valve unit at the back left bottom side. It doesn't take long. I unplugged the two electrical lines holding the water inlet valve in place, I unscrewed the bolt in the center on top and the two valves underneath that are the three water lines from the water in the refrigerator back to the unit and on to the ice maker. I replaced the unit as instructed and started to reconnect the hoses. At that time, I noticed that the hose from the unit to the ice maker was a little brittle at the end. So, I suggest you check all your hoses as well when you identify the same problem. I decided it would be best to replace the hose as well and ordered the ice water hose from part select. I left the water off and put the fridge back. The ice maker hose replacement came quickly, in 2 days. Then I simply pulkled it out and replaced that ice water line in about a minute, reversed putting back the rest of he screws that hols everything in place, closed up the unit, plugged the fridge in, turned on the water valve at the wall and put the refrigerator back in to place. This process, if uninterrupted, would take about 30 -45 minutes. Everything is working good as new now. I probably saved myself at least 150 dollars, had the satisfaction of fixing it and learned something myself about how the whole thing functions. Part select is a find!
light socket was bad on refrig and roller was missing on diswasher
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Michael from Lakeland, FL
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Less than 15 mins
pulled the lightsocket back and down and took out bulb an unplugged. replaced with new socket nd put back in refrigerator and was missing roller in dishwasher. On that part all i had to do was push the clip onto the little bar and push the roller in
It just unpluged and the new one plugged in. Simple. The part was reasonable and arrived very quickly. It sure is nice to have a light in the frig again.
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light kept blinking on and off never same way
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michael from CENTRALIA, IL
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Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
turn breaker off first then use thin blade screwdriver and plastic pry bar to remove light socket and switch there was plenty of wire so work was easy to install at both ends
1- youtubed the potential diagnoses, 2- resourced and ordered parts, 3- removed old socket, installed new one :-)... My fridge is an older fridge and could've used a screwdriver for eyeglasses. Plug and play easy... YAY!
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PATRICK - For model number TBX16SMERAD
January 9, 2018
The light & socket in this fridge got ripped out somehow. I can see the 2 wires hanging there where the light socket used to be. The fridge works great. Just need the right parts to get some lighting.
Hi Patrick,
Thank you for your question. The parts you will need are the light socket and the light bulbs. The part number for the refrigerator light socket is PS299782 and the part number for the light bulbs (2 pack) is PS8760365. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Norm - For model number TBX21JASNRAD
January 28, 2018
My refrigerator light blinks off and on when I open the door. Would that be the switch or the light socket?
Hello Norm,
Thanks for your question. This is typically due to the light switch, part number PS8758429. It can be tested with a multimeter to see if it has continuity; replace it if it has no electrical continuity. If it does test positively, consider replacing the socket.
I hope this helps.
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Gustavo - For model number TBX18AABQRWW
October 23, 2017
My fridge stopped working completely, light and all wont work, no humming sound or anything. Outlet is good, there is no tripped breaker, any suggestions on what i could do. Does replacing the relay help in any kind of way???
Hi Gustavo,
Thank you for your question. It may. I would suggest testing both your relay and your run capacitor. You can test both of those parts with a multi meter to be sure. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Steven
November 9, 2019
My light bulb and socket are working but it hangs down below the horizontal level it was designed for .What keeps it level?Thanks, steve
Hello Steven and thanks for writing.
The socket clips into your fridge and might be damaged and need to be replaced. We hope this helps. Please contact us at any time
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Mike - For model number TBX14SAXKRWH
December 9, 2017
The push device that turns the light off when the door is closed broke off. What part do I need to replace that part?
Hello Mike,
Thanks for your question. We would advise replacing the light switch itself in this situation, part number PS8758429.
I hope this helps.
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Mark - For model number 200D3367P001
July 11, 2019
Yesterday, i noticed the freezer and the refrigerator were both not freezing or cold. The fan is running, etc. But all is not cooling. What would cause this.
Hello Mark, thank you for writing. For this symptom you will want to consider either the Temperature Control, the Electronic Control Board, or the Temperature Sensor. Unfortunately the number you provided is not recognized as a model number. We will need the model number for your refrigerator to locate the correct replacements for you. We look forward to hearing back from you.
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Tom - For model number 363.9701582
March 24, 2020
Please explain how to remove the light socket on this refrigerator model. Without breaking it. The socket wires have come off. I just need to remove it, replace the wires and replace.
Hello Tom,
Thank you for your question. You will need to depress the tab to release the socket and pull it out. When replacing the socket, you just push and clip it into place. We hope this helps.
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Tom - For model number Tbx18jms
November 19, 2019
How do i take out the light socket and replace
Hello Tom, Thank you for the question. You will need to depress the tab to release the socket and pull it out. When replacing the socket, you just push and clip it into place. Hope this helps!
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Dennis - For model number Ctx18lyzdrwh
February 26, 2019
How do i replace light bulb part# ps299782
Hello Dennis, thank you for your question. The light socket is installed by following steps. Unplug the refrigerator. Remove the light bulb from old socket and unsnap the old light socket and pull it out just enough to disconnect the electrical plug that plugs into the socket . Connect the wires to the new socket and snap the socket housing back into the fridge. The bulb can then be replaced and you are good to go! I hope this helps!
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Beverly - For model number HTS18GBSARWW
October 5, 2017
My good bulbs for the light don't work. What shall i do? Can i trouble shoot for a new light socket?
Hi Beverly,
Thank you for your question. You could test your light socket with a multi meter. If the meter does not move when you test the part, then your socket is the issue and it will have to be replaced. Good luck with your repair.
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