4055820064 Genuine 4uF Capacitor for Electrolux Group Appliances, Replacement Single Phase Motor Capacitor

Part 4055820064 is a genuine Electrolux 4uF capacitor. Capacitors like this help single phase motors start and run, giving the motor the phase shift it needs to turn in the right direction with full torque. Before ordering, read the label on your old capacitor and make sure the capacitance is 4uF and the voltage rating and terminal style match. Never fit a capacitor with a lower voltage rating than the original.

Symptoms of a failing motor capacitor

A capacitor loses capacitance as it ages, and heat speeds that up. A motor relying on a weak capacitor may hum without turning, start slowly, run hot or only spin after a nudge. Some fail suddenly with a bulging case, leaked fluid or a burnt smell. In a pump or fan this can look like a motor fault, so it's worth testing the capacitor with a multimeter that has a capacitance range before buying a more expensive motor. A reading well below 4uF means it's time for a new one.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055820064
• Capacitance 4uF
• Check voltage rating and terminal type on the old capacitor
• Test with a capacitance range before replacing

Safe capacitor replacement

Disconnect the appliance from power and wait a few minutes, then discharge the old capacitor before touching its terminals. Note which wire goes to which terminal, as some capacitors share a terminal with other circuits. Fit the new one firmly in its clip or bracket so it can't vibrate loose. Hard-wired equipment should be handled by a licensed electrician.

Questions about this part

Can I use a capacitor with a different uF value?

No. The capacitance should match the original, which for this part is 4uF, and the voltage rating should be the same or higher. A wrong value can make the motor run poorly, overheat or fail early.