Why would light bulb in refrigerator keep going out

sandra, not being sarcastic but why keep the fridge open for ten minutes? It can cause other problems too. Try not to keep the fridge open for long after bulb change and see if it works. Good luck.

Check lights connection with thermostat for correct connection. if there is a short or arching then you will keep replacing these bulbs.

Check the door switch for a loose wire or short.

try using a different brand of light bulbs at first, if not maybe the bulb casing is shorted

Did you check the new lamp when you put it in? Did you keep the old lamp? It may well be the switch rather than the lamp itself. Check the lamp has continuity from the middle pin to the outer and the filament isn't broken

Your Sub-Zero unit contains standard 40 watt appliance bulbs in all compartments.

You'll need to remove the light shield in the top of the refrigerator or freezer to replace the bulbs. Place your hands under the light shield and release the two clips on the back of the light shield, then lift up and slide back slowly until the key slots on the side of the light shield drop past the mounting studs in the side walls. Then remove the shield.

The bulbs are now accessible.

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I have a rssm360sc and my unit keeps running, I have replaced two condenser fan motors, is this unit designed to shut off or keep running.....??

keep twisting the bulb,its not tight enough,and no it will not break in your hand-seriously.

is there a ballast or a starter? if there is a starter (little silver metal or white plastic can), then replace the transformer inside the lamp housing. if there is a ballast (long black rectangle with many wires) and you replaced that and the lamp, then there must be a power drain in the unit somewhere.

Make sure, there is no water intrusion. The fog light lens may have a pin hole or crack in it causing water intrusion.