Why does my fridge stop working when I Turn on the light?

If Your Fridge Has Stopped and the Light is Off As obvious as this sounds, often a fridge shuts down completely because it’s simply getting no power. The first thing to check is the breaker (in your home’s electrical service panel) of the circuit serving the fridge.

What to do if your refrigerator does not turn on after a power outage?

If the fridge still does not turn ON, check the GFCI power outlet that the refrigerator is plugged into. The outlet may have tripped during the power outage. If the fridge still does not run, check the cord and plug for damage.

Can a bad light bulb cause a refrigerator to not work?

Usually this means the light bulb is bad. This may seem simple but many times it can be another problem and simply replacing the refrigerator light bulb will not fix the problem. Below we will show you the most likely issue to least likely issue so you can fix the light yourself and only have to troubleshoot the fridge if needed.

What should I do if my fridge light goes on?

If the light goes on, you at least know the fridge is getting power. There are a few things you can try before calling a repairperson: 1. Turn down the freezer’s temperature setting to see if the fridge kicks on.

Why there is no light in your freezer?

Other possible explanations include: freezers are too packed for a light to be useful, old style lightbulbs would shatter in the cold, and lightbulb would heat up the food too much. More at

Why is there no light in my fridge?

each brand and model may differ therefore please refer to your instruction manual.
this usually has a screw that holds it in place.
Once the light diffuser has been removed unscrew the bulb from its socket.

Why is my freezer not working?
- most likely the condenser coils are dirty which reduces the overall cooling capacity of the freezer
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  Will the refrigerator still work if I Turn Off the freezer?
  
  When the freezer is turned off, the compressor is shut off and cold air stops circulating from the freezer to the refrigerator. The refrigerator determines how long the compressor will run, but the freezer determines whether it is on or off. Therefore, the refrigerator won’t work if the freezer is turned off.
  
  Is it OK to turn off your refrigerator when not in use?
  
  Direct cool refrigerators consume more electricity than the inverter technology fridges. Turning off your fridge for short durations like 2-4 weeks may not be sensible as modern inverter technology fridges use less than 300 units of electricity per year.
  
  What happens when a light bulb stays on on a refrigerator?
  
  A refrigerator light bulb that stays on will warm the refrigerator’s interior, cutting down on its efficiency. Of course, you may not be aware that this is happening because, obviously, you can’t see what’s going on inside the refrigerator when you close the door.