The Door Light Switch is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is designed to control the interior light of the refrigerator, turning it on when the door is opened and off when the door is closed.
Causes of a bad door light switch can include wear and tear over time, electrical malfunctions, or physical damage from regular use. A faulty switch can lead to improper functioning of the refrigerator light, impacting visibility inside the unit.
Symptoms of a bad Door Light Switch include:
- Refrigerator light not turning on or off correctly
- Light flickering or remaining dim
- Light staying on even when the door is closed
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Right side door switch John M. • Folsom , CA • January 14, 2026
The fix went great. I replaced the right-side door switch and it works great. The switch came as a three prong, and the original was a two prong. I matched the two prong wires with/on where they go on the switch, and it worked great. Next is the left door gasket. I am letting the new door gasket lay flat for a few days to see if the folded kinks/creases will relax out. They do instruct to use very hot water to get the folded shipping kinks out of it and will try that as a last resort.
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