140010582264 Genuine Radiant Defrost Heater for Westinghouse, Electrolux, Kelvinator Fridges WBE4500SC-L WRB5004SB-R EBE4507SB-L KBM4502WC-R

140010582264 is the genuine 240V radiant defrost heater for a group of Electrolux, Westinghouse and Kelvinator fridges, and its stock description lists it for R600 systems. It's also listed as A01058204 and A01058226. Models on file include the Westinghouse WBE4500 and WRB5004 ranges and the WBE4514SA-L, the Electrolux EBE4507SB, and the Kelvinator KBM4502WC-R. When the heater fails, ice keeps building on the evaporator until cooling suffers.

Freezer iced up and fridge getting warm?

Frost-free fridges run a defrost cycle at regular intervals. The defrost heater sits under the evaporator coil and warms it just enough to melt the frost, which drains away through the drain tube. If the heater burns out, frost keeps building until the coil is a solid block of ice. Airflow stops, the fridge section warms up first, the freezer follows, and you may see ice behind the rear panel, water on the shelves or hear the fan hitting ice.

Part details

• Genuine part 140010582264
• Also listed as A01058204 and A01058226
• Radiant defrost heater, 240V
• Listed for R600 refrigerant systems
• For Westinghouse, Electrolux and Kelvinator models on file

Replacing the defrost heater

Unplug the fridge and empty the freezer. Let any ice melt fully, using towels to catch the water, rather than chipping at it. A punctured evaporator leaks refrigerant, and with a flammable R600 system that is both a safety risk and a major repair. Remove the rear freezer panel, photograph the heater clips and wiring, fit the new heater in the same position and reconnect it. Allow a day to come back to temperature.

Questions about this part

What wattage is this heater?

The wattage isn't confirmed on file, so match by part number and model rather than wattage. The numbers to look for on your old heater are 140010582264, A01058204 or A01058226, and the models on file include WBE4500SC-L and WRB5004SB-R.