140010582108 Genuine Evaporator Defrost Heater for Electrolux Group Fridges and Freezers, Frost Free Refrigerator Heater

Electrolux lists 140010582108 as an evaporator heater for refrigerators, the defrost heater fitted beside the cooling coil in Electrolux group frost free fridges. It's a genuine Electrolux part. Wattage and length aren't stated in our records, and Electrolux makes several of these heaters, so match the number on your old heater or parts list. Send your model and product number through the parts enquiry form if you'd like us to check.

Frost build-up and a warm fridge? Check the defrost heater

Frost free fridges run a short defrost cycle every so often. The heater warms the evaporator coil so the frost melts and drains away. When the heater goes open circuit, frost keeps building until the coil is a solid block of ice. Air can no longer pass through, so the freezer gets warmer, the fridge section goes warm first and the fan may scrape against ice. You might also see water leaking inside after a manual defrost. A continuity test across the heater terminals is a quick way to confirm it's failed.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 140010582108
• Evaporator defrost heater for refrigerators
• For Electrolux group frost free fridges
• Rating not stated, match the part number

Replacing the defrost heater

Unplug the fridge, empty the freezer and let the ice melt away naturally. Remove the evaporator cover to reach the heater. Photograph how the heater sits and how its wires and clips run before you unhook it. Handle the evaporator gently, as a pierced tube means a sealed system repair. Refit the cover, power up and check the fridge cools normally over the next day.

Questions about this part

How do I test the old heater?

With the fridge unplugged, disconnect the heater and measure across its terminals with a multimeter. An open circuit, or no continuity, means it has failed. A normal resistance reading points to another part of the defrost system, such as the sensor or control board.