140136958026 Genuine Everel Momentary Switch for Electrolux Group Appliances, Spring Return Replacement Switch

This genuine Electrolux group momentary switch, part number 140136958026, is made by switch maker Everel. Momentary means it only makes contact while it's held, then springs back to off when released, unlike a latching on and off switch. The catalogue entry doesn't say which appliance it suits, so match 140136958026 and the Everel marking on your old switch, and check the terminal layout is the same.

How a momentary switch fails

Momentary switches handle short commands, such as a start button, an ignition button, a door switch or a light that only works while pressed. Inside, a spring pushes the contacts apart again once you let go. Over thousands of presses the spring weakens and the contacts pit or burn. Common signs are a button that has to be pressed several times, a function that keeps running after you let go, a switch that feels mushy or stuck, or nothing at all happening when you press it. A crackle or spark from the switch means it should be replaced straight away.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 140136958026
• Momentary, spring return action
• Made by switch maker Everel
• Appliance not stated, match the number and terminal layout

Replacing a momentary switch

Isolate power first, at the wall for a plug-in appliance or at the circuit breaker if it's hard-wired. Hard-wired appliances need a licensed electrician in Australia. Before unclipping the old switch, label each wire or take a clear photo of the terminals. Fit the new switch so it clicks firmly into its housing, then check it returns cleanly to off every time it's released.

Questions about this part

Can I use a latching switch instead?

No. A latching switch stays on until it's pressed again, which can leave a function running when the appliance expects it to stop. Use a momentary switch like 140136958026 that matches the original part number and terminals.