Expert Advice for Home Improvement & DIY Repair
Refrigerator Light Stays On When Door Is Closed
It's difficult to tell if this is happening, but you should be able to see the light go off when the door is a fraction of an inch from closing.

You can also feel the bulb, carefully, when you first open the refrigerator in the morning. It will be hot if it has stayed on.

A light bulb that stays on will warm the refrigerator's interior, cutting down on efficiency. Test the light-switch button that the door closes against. When you push it in all of the way, the light should go off.

If the light stays on even when the door is closed, the light switch is defective and must be replaced.
If you are adept at simple repairs, this is a job that you may be able to handle yourself—but be sure to unplug the refrigerator before working on it. Otherwise, call an appliance repairperson.

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