This is the replacement light switch for your refrigerator. It is white in color and is approximately 2inches long and 1 inch wide. If the light is not working or stays on, you may need to replace the switch. It is an OEM part, directly from the manufacturer. Be sure to disconnect the refrigerator from the power source before you begin this repair. To remove the switch, simply use a flathead screwdriver to pop the switch out from the refrigerator wall, then disconnect the wires. Reconnect the wires to the new switch and snap it into place to complete your repair.
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Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Light Switch
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Light not working
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Electrolux.
Part# 240505801 replaces these:
AP2116563, 917528, 240413601, 7240505801
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Using the PartSelect website and DIY videos I was able to pinpoint the problem, order the appropriate part and replace it with no difficulty. Really happy to have found this website!!
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I installed the switch and now the light in the fridge turns on and off like it is supposed to.
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Refrigerator light was out
Test the light socket first with a bulb that you know is good. If the light still does not come on, unplug the refrigerator, remove the switch by inserting a very small, thin, flathead screwdriver alongside it and pull the switch out slowly with your other hand. There are two wires there. Remove them gently with some needle nose pliers. If you want to test to see if the switch is defective, take a insulated jumper wire, and attach it between the two wires. Plug the refrigerator back in and see if the light comes on. If the light does come on, replace with a new switch by re-attaching the wires and placing it back in the hole firmly.
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andy from Peshastin, WA
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Switch would not allow door to close.
Removed screws holding unit and removed unit. Removed switch from connectors in unit. Replaced unit without switch. On day switch arrived (delivery was prompt) my wife replaced switch by attaching the two connectors and slipping into unit without having to remove entire unit. How easy was that!!!
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Charles from Front Royal, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Switch that shuts out light when the door closed broke
Removed the screws on the piece holding the switch which is at the front of the ceiling of the refrigerator box. Removed the old switch and replaced it. Very simple repair.
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NEIL from OCEAN CITY, NJ
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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light switch did not operate correctly
Piece of cake! The new part just plugged in to socket and back into fridge frame. Appreciated how easy it was to order this part.
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Jeff from Lakeville, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Door Would Not Close
I stuck a small screw driver under the old switch & it came out really easy. I just unplugged the 2 electrical connectors, and removed the old switch. Installing the new one was just as easy. I am a woman!
I also want to say how FAST PartSelect gets their items to you. It came in ONE day!
Your repair stories are very helpful, I/we would have never known how easy this switch was to replace! Thank you!
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Janice M. from Washington, DC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Light switch prevented door from closing.
The switch prevented the door from closing about 5 years ago. So I just taped the switch down, and lived without a fridge light for the last 5 years. Painful! And wasteful (food spoiled because we couldn't see it.) Thought I was out of luck, assuming light switches were all the same, got fed up again, and pulled out old switch,,and searched the net for the part number, and just started calling the manufacturer. I got this website after no luck in calling, and took the step to order...and in no time, got it replaced, and we cam see now! It feels like we got a new fridge!
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Patrick from Penryn, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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the refrigerator door was hard to close, and upon inspection I finally decided that the light switch was making the door hard to close.
I removed the door actuated light switch with my index finger and thumb on my right hand. I then removed the two wires from the switch. I noticed that the new switch had different look to it,I think Frigidaire must have had a problem with the original design of the switch. Reassembly was just replacing the two wires and putting the new switch in place, and no more door closing problem.
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Paul from Springfield, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Light Switch not working properly
After unplugging the fridge, I took a small flat headed screwdriver and carefully pried off the light switch from the inside, right side of the refrigerator. I disconnected the 2 wires from the switch and replaced it with the new switch and pushed it back into the frame of the fridge. Done !! Very very easy !! Thank you
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William from ORMOND BEACH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Light Switch too loose so no longer triggered by the door.
Googled it on Youtube - unplugged the fridge, used a paint scraper to loosen the old light switch, unplugged it from the electrical source, connected the new switch, replaced the whole unit into the proper location and pushed it firmly into place.
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Linda from BOZEMAN, MT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Light not turning on when door opened
Used a flat head screwdriver to pop out the old switch, removed the contacts and placed on the new switch, popped the switch back in. Done in about 2 minutes.
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Michael from TUCSON, AZ
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Henry
September 21, 2017
Does light switch controls touch pad also
For model number phs69ejss0
Hi Henry,
Thank you for the question, The touch pad is controlled by the Terminal Switch Board
Part Number: PS5136151. The light switch only controls the light. Hope this helps!
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Bobbette
December 11, 2017
There is a switch in the freezer with three prongs, I only see 2 prongs on the parts, have they been replaced?
For model number FRS6LF7FW0
Hi Bobbette, Thank you for the question. This switch with the 2 prongs is for the Fresh Food Section, not the Freezer. The switch with 3 prongs for the freezer is PartSelect Number PS899597. Good luck with the repair!
I had a sudden blackout and it affected my fridge it is not turning on both lights on the ref and the freezer? I don't know if i have to replace the light switch or the light socket? Thank you
For model number FFSS2614QS1A
Hi John,
Thank you for your question. If the lights in both the refrigerator and freezer section are not working then you will need to use a multimeter and check the light socket and the light switch see which part is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Bill
July 17, 2019
Will the light switch with 3 prongs for mode #frs6lf7fwo also work on mode #frs6l7efso. I don't see a 3 pronged switch for this model
For model number FRS6L7EFS0
Hello, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided FRS6L7EFS0 and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number: PS430892. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Mike
March 8, 2019
I replaced the light switch on my whitewestinghouse fridge but the light still does not go on.I even put in a new bulb. What else can i check.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for your question. If the light is still not coming on after you have replaced the light switch, you should check the light socket and the wiring connected to it to see which of these is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Cliff
December 10, 2017
How do I test to see if the 2 wires are good on the door light switch
For model number LGHT2137LE6
Hi Cliff, Thank you for the question. You will need to use a Multi Meter to test for continuity. Hope this helps!
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