Selecting appropriate refrigerator light bulbs.
Ge refrigerator light bulb not working.
Some models use a 60 watt bulb.
Learn how with our fridge troubleshooting and repair guide.
When you have ge refrigerator problems our troubleshooting guide helps you figure out what s wrong and tells you how fix it.
This was unfortunately not a simple fix and i ended up getting in deeper than expected in regar.
How to inspect the light sockets of a refrigerator.
It is important to replace the bulb with the same size and type that was supplied with the refrigerator.
Inspect the socket for discolored terminals or heat damaged sockets that may prevent good connectivity to the light bulb or lamp.
In this video i literally pull apart and test all components.
Unplug your refrigerator before close inspection of the socket as this is a live voltage circuit.
If you haven t heard the hum of your ge refrigerator model gss25sgmbs running in a while and the temperature inside the appliance is rising a malfunction is most likely preventing the compressor from turning on.
Just read through the list of symptoms below and click on the one that best matches the problem.
If the light in your refrigerator is not working obviously the first thing to do is remove the light and replace it with a new one.
So you don t have to wait around for a refrigerator repair person or pay one either.
It s similar to any other incandescent light bulb though smaller in size and usually a smaller wattage.
1 replace the refrigerator light bulb s.
If a refrigerator light isn t working first check the light bulb socket and door light switch.
Most ge appliances refrigerators fresh food and freezer use 40 watt appliance bulbs.
Electricity to the socket is provided by the internal wiring in the refrigerator.
Ge refrigerator light not working.
T socket is defective.
This is not an appliance bulb but an incandescent bulb.
If you do not have an extra light bulb for your fridge simply check the bulb to see if it is bad by checking the filament.
If you find either of the above you need a replacement light socket.
But the refrigerator light will not work replace the light board.
The light bulb that comes on when you open the door to your refrigerator compartment or its freezer chamber is an ordinary 120 volt lightbulb.