This replacement lamp socket holds and powers the appliance light bulb, restoring clear, reliable illumination when the light is switched on. Replace a heat-damaged, cracked, or loose socket to stop flickering or a light that won't come on.
- Holds the bulb securely and supplies electrical power
- Restores consistent interior lighting for visibility
- Replaces sockets with heat damage, cracks, or worn contacts
- Symptoms: light stays off with a good bulb, flickers intermittently, or the bulb feels loose
What's included: 1 lamp socket Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing and allow the area to cool
- Remove the lens/cover and bulb; release the socket (tabs or screws) to remove
- Transfer wires one at a time to the new socket; ensure tight, correct connections
- Use only the bulb type and wattage specified for your model; test before reassembly
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Refrigerator light was buring constantly generating excessive heat (2 60 watt bulbs) and melting plastic parts Nancy V. • Newport Beach , CA • November 06, 2015
Was able to diagnose problem at AppliancePartsPros.com by entering the model #. This is apparently a common problem with this Refrigerator
Replaced Light Socket Assembly, Lamp Reflector, Lamp Case and Lamp Cover. Also replaced the main circuit board (not sure if this was necessary).
The wiring on the Light Socket Assembly was different than the original, so it was a bit confusing how to assemble it, and no screws were provided to attach it to the Lamp Reflector - figuring this out took most...
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