1240344745 Genuine Run Capacitor 15uF for Electrolux Group Washing Machines, Motor Run Capacitor Replacement

1240344745 is a genuine Electrolux 15µF run capacitor from the Electrolux group washing machine parts range. Run capacitors work with single phase induction motors, helping them start and run efficiently. Electrolux also lists 12µF and 20µF capacitors with very similar numbers, so check that the old capacitor is marked 15µF, or carries the number 1240344745, before ordering.

Washer motor humming but the drum won't turn

A motor that relies on a run capacitor can't build a proper rotating field without it. As the capacitor ages its capacitance drops, and the motor gets weaker until it can only hum. Typical symptoms are a washer that fills but won't agitate or tumble, a drum that turns only when given a push, a motor that runs hot and trips its overload, or a sluggish spin. Visible signs include a swollen, cracked or leaking capacitor case. A capacitance tester will show whether the reading has drifted well below 15µF.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 1240344745
• Run capacitor, 15µF
• Electrolux group washing machine part
• Check the µF value printed on your old capacitor

Changing a run capacitor

Unplug the machine and wait a few minutes, then discharge the old capacitor before touching its terminals. Note which wire goes to each terminal and how the capacitor is clamped. Transfer the wires to the new capacitor, secure it in its bracket and make sure no leads touch moving parts. If you aren't confident with electrical repairs, have a qualified technician do the job.

Questions about this part

Can I use a capacitor with a different value?

No. Use the same 15µF value and a voltage rating at least as high as the original. A different value changes how the motor runs and can cause overheating or poor performance. Check the markings on your old capacitor match before you order.