If the light is broken, is the fridge broken?

[MotionActivatedDog]

The light wasn’t working when I opened the fridge this morning, everything is still cold. I can’t hear any noises coming from the fridge/freezer but sometimes it doesn’t make the humming sound, it’s just silent so I’m not sure if no noise is a sign it’s broken or not?

No. Buy a new bulb or free up the little switch (usually in the side of the fridge where the door hinges).

Not always, the bulbs can go easily. Is the freezer stuff defrosting?

It might just be the bulb.

No, the light on mine has been broken for weeks but the fridge is still working fine

The light in mine went years ago, it still works. Though the freezer needs a defrost this weekend...

If it's still cold you probably just need a new fridge light bulb next time you're in Tesco/Sainsbury's/Aldi/Asda etc etc
Or Amazon etc

Most likely a bulb which is no big deal. If the fridge has stopped working check the plug fuse as well as the fuse in the circuit board- it might have tripped

Probably just the bulb but keep an eye on it, currently my fridge isn't making any noise either but I know it will do soon enough. If the fridge has stopped working it will stay cold for a while especially if you haven't been opening the door much.

Thank you everyone. It is humming now and everything still frozen/cold so will get a new bulb.

Definitely the bulb. I currently have no light in mine, but contents are still cold

You can get fridge thermometers which might put your mind at rest.