[NoVa_Jim]

The LED light-panel on my 5-year-old Whirlpool fridge recently started flickering rapidly when the door is opened. I checked the power, unplugged/re-plugged the fridge, and checked for loose connections in the light assembly. The two French door switches that activate the light both seem to be operating properly. Anything else I should check before I spend $70+ on a replacement?

[retiredguy123]

You can buy a new light panel from Amazon, for $40 or $60, depending on what type you need. The panel is easy to replace.

Note that my Whirlpool side-by-side has 3 led light panels, 2 in the fridge and one in the freezer. They are not independently connected, but are wired together. Even though one is flickering, it may not be the defective panel. Two of my panels are identical, but the other one is different. Very confusing.

[splashes]

order a new blub from amazon and replace it yourself easy to do

[justjim]

Originally Posted by splashes

order a new blub from amazon and replace it yourself easy to do

That’s an idea. Or you could just ignore it as long as the Frig continues to work properly. Sort of like a little rattle in your car. You can ignore it, worry about it or spend time trying to fix it. You get it fixed and another little one shows up next week. Oh, the tough choices we have to make. Fore.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by justjim

That’s an idea. Or you could just ignore it as long as the Frig continues to work properly. Sort of like a little rattle in your car. You can ignore it, worry about it or spend time trying to fix it. You get it fixed and another little one shows up next week. Oh, the tough choices we have to make. Fore.

Unfortunately, there is no way that I could ignore a flickering light or a little rattle in my car.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Unfortunately, there is no way that I could ignore a flickering light or a little rattle in my car.

And I 100% believe that because my Dad was the very same way. I loved that guy.

[BobnBev]

Just live with it, no big deal.

[NoVa_Jim]

Originally Posted by justjim

That’s an idea. Or you could just ignore it as long as the Frig continues to work properly. Sort of like a little rattle in your car. You can ignore it, worry about it or spend time trying to fix it. You get it fixed and another little one shows up next week. Oh, the tough choices we have to make. Fore.

"Flicker" may have been the wrong word to use. This flashing is like a strobe light! Impossible to ignore. If I'm going in the fridge to get something that I know approximately where it is located, I close my eyes and feel around. Yeah, it's getting fixed for sure!

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by NoVa_Jim

The LED light-panel on my 5-year-old Whirlpool fridge recently started flickering rapidly when the door is opened. I checked the power, unplugged/re-plugged the fridge, and checked for loose connections in the light assembly. The two French door switches that activate the light both seem to be operating properly. Anything else I should check before I spend $70+ on a replacement?

LOL Sounds like loose connection, but before having repair company look at it, take another bulb and put in to see. You might have more then one light to borrow bulb from. Loose connection within fridge is another

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

LOL Sounds like loose connection, but before having repair company look at it, take another bulb and put in to see. You might have more then one light to borrow bulb from. Loose connection within fridge is another

These are LED panels with several wires attached to a plastic plug that attaches to the refrigerator.

[ThirdOfFive]

Had the same thing happen. I took out the bulb, got the number and ordered another one from Amazon. I forget the price (about 3 years ago now) but I had to order a two-pack. Not the easiest thing to get out: as I recall there was sort of a plastic shroud around it with the screw holding it in place almost impossible to get at.

But I did manage to install a new bulb and it hasn't flickered since.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Had the same thing happen. I took out the bulb, got the number and ordered another one from Amazon. I forget the price (about 3 years ago now) but I had to order a two-pack. Not the easiest thing to get out: as I recall there was sort of a plastic shroud around it with the screw holding it in place almost impossible to get at.

But I did manage to install a new bulb and it hasn't flickered since.

It sounds like yours was an incandescent bulb. The OP has LED panels where you need to replace the entire plastic panel.

[tophcfa]

I would troubleshoot it like you did and if I couldn’t find and fix the problem then just take out the bulb and get by without the light. Whenever the refrigerator is used it is either daytime or there is typically a light on in the kitchen.

[Mrmean58]

Originally Posted by NoVa_Jim

The LED light-panel on my 5-year-old Whirlpool fridge recently started flickering rapidly when the door is opened. I checked the power, unplugged/re-plugged the fridge, and checked for loose connections in the light assembly. The two French door switches that activate the light both seem to be operating properly. Anything else I should check before I spend $70+ on a replacement?

Had a similar issue about a year ago. After a couple of unsuccessful expensive repair attempts, ended up getting a new fridge.

[egmcaninch]

Originally Posted by NoVa_Jim

The LED light-panel on my 5-year-old Whirlpool fridge recently started flickering rapidly when the door is opened. I checked the power, unplugged/re-plugged the fridge, and checked for loose connections in the light assembly. The two French door switches that activate the light both seem to be operating properly. Anything else I should check before I spend $70+ on a replacement?

I just purchased a light panel for our Whirpool Fridge (2018) for $20.32 (Amazon). Replaced it myself - very easy:
W11043011 Refrigerator Light Assembly LED Module For Whirlpool Models WRX735SDHW00, WRX735SDHZ00, WRX735SDHZ01, WRX735SDHZ01