4055172136 Genuine Fan Bearing for Electrolux Group Air Conditioners, Cross Reference 76512210

Part 4055172136 is a genuine Electrolux fan bearing for Electrolux group air conditioners, cross referenced to 76512210. In wall split systems, the long indoor fan is usually driven by the motor at one end and carried by a bearing in a rubber mount at the other. When that bearing wears, the fan starts to squeak or wobble. Check the number on your old bearing, or have your technician confirm the match, before ordering.

Noisy air conditioner fan? Check the bearing

Fan bearings let the fan spin freely and stay centred in its housing. As a bearing dries out or wears, friction rises and the fan shaft develops play. Typical signs are squealing or chirping when the unit starts, a rhythmic ticking or rattling while it runs, a fan that wobbles or rubs, and reduced airflow. A worn bearing also makes the fan motor work harder, which can shorten its life. Noise that changes with fan speed is a good clue that the bearing, not the compressor, is the source.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055172136
• Cross reference 76512210
• Fan bearing for Electrolux group air conditioners
• Model fit not on file, match your old part

Replacing the fan bearing

Air conditioners are often hard-wired, so isolate power at the switchboard and have a licensed electrician or qualified air conditioning technician do the job. Reaching the bearing normally means removing the front cover, the drain tray and sometimes the evaporator to free the fan. Clean the fan barrel while it's out, fit the new bearing in the same position, and check the fan spins freely before reassembly.

Questions about this part

Can I just oil the old bearing?

Oil may quieten a dry bearing for a short time, but a worn bearing has play that oil won't fix, and the noise usually returns. Replacing the bearing is the lasting repair, and it's worth cleaning the fan while it's apart.