140040616066 Genuine Upper Left Door Hinge for Electrolux Fridges and Freezers, Top Hinge Left Hand Side

Part number 140040616066 is a genuine Electrolux upper hinge for the left hand side. It is the top hinge on a door that hangs from the left, holding the top of the door in line with the cabinet. Left and right hinges are usually not interchangeable, so check which side your door hangs from and match your model number before ordering 140040616066.

Fridge door sagging or not sealing? Check the top hinge

The upper hinge locates the top of the door and keeps it square to the cabinet, while the lower hinge takes most of the weight. When the upper hinge bends, cracks or its pin wears, the door can drop at the handle side, rub on the cabinet or the next door, or leave a gap at the top of the seal. Warm air getting past the seal causes frost build up, condensation on the cabinet edges, the compressor running constantly and food not staying cold. A loose hinge can sometimes be fixed by tightening its screws, but a bent or broken one needs replacing.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part number 140040616066
• Upper hinge, left hand side
• Holds the top of the door square to the cabinet
• Suits Electrolux group fridges and freezers

Changing the upper hinge

Switch the fridge off at the wall and empty the door shelves to reduce weight. Have a helper support the door while you remove the hinge cover and screws, as the door can drop once the top hinge is free. Fit the new hinge loosely, align the door with the cabinet, then tighten the screws. Check the seal contacts evenly before switching back on.

Questions about this part

How do I tell a left hinge from a right one?

Stand facing the front of the appliance. A left hand upper hinge sits at the top left corner, on a door that opens from the right. If the door has been reversed in the past, the hinge you need may differ from the original setup.