140162870798 Genuine Freezer Door Spare for Electrolux EFE4227SB-L Fridges, Factory Replacement Freezer Door

Part 140162870798 is the genuine Electrolux freezer door spare listed for model EFE4227SB-L. If the freezer door on that model is dented, cracked or won't seal because it has twisted, a factory door is the cleanest way to restore its looks and performance. The -L at the end of the model number matters, as it usually marks the left-hinged build, so check the full model on your rating label before ordering.

Damaged freezer door on an Electrolux EFE4227SB-L

The freezer door does more than close the compartment. It's packed with insulation, carries the magnetic seal and keeps cold air in against the much warmer kitchen. A dented or cracked door can stop the seal closing evenly, which lets moist air in. That shows up as heavy frost, ice on food packets, a compressor that runs longer than normal and condensation on the outside of the door. When the outer skin or the inner liner is badly damaged, replacing the door is usually more practical than patching it.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 140162870798
• Freezer door spare
• Listed for model EFE4227SB-L
• Contents not listed, check whether the seal and handle need moving across

Fitting the freezer door

Switch the fridge off at the wall and pack frozen food into eskies with ice. A freezer door is bulky, so have a helper. Take photos of the hinge, the shims or washers used, and any wiring that runs through the door. Move across any parts the spare doesn't come with, hang the door, line it up so the seal touches evenly and let the freezer reach temperature before restocking.

Questions about this part

My model doesn't end in -L. Will this door fit?

Not necessarily. 140162870798 is listed for the EFE4227SB-L, and a door built for the opposite hinge side usually has its hinge and handle fixings mirrored. Check the full model on your rating label, and send it through the parts enquiry form if it ends in anything other than -L.