4055944344 Genuine Electrolux 6.3mm Female Spade Terminal, Nickel, Pack of 50, Universal Appliance Wiring Connector

This pack contains 50 genuine Electrolux 6.3mm female spade terminals, part 4055944344, with a nickel finish. The 6.3mm size is the most common push-on connector in appliance wiring, used on elements, thermostats, switches and many other components. Keeping a pack on hand lets a repairer replace burnt or loose connectors on the spot instead of reusing tired ones.

Why burnt or loose spade terminals cause appliance faults

A female spade terminal is crimped onto the end of a wire and pushes onto a flat male tab. Over time, heat and vibration can loosen its grip. A loose connection creates resistance, the terminal heats up, and you end up with discoloured or melted insulation, intermittent operation and eventually a dead circuit. It's a common cause of ovens that cut in and out, elements that stop working and switches that scorch. Nickel terminals are often chosen for hot locations such as element connections, where ordinary terminals can oxidise. Fitting a fresh terminal whenever you replace a component is good practice.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055944344
• 6.3mm female spade terminals
• Nickel finish
• Pack of 50

Crimping tips

Isolate the appliance at the switchboard first, and remember that hard-wired appliances and fixed wiring must be worked on by a licensed electrician. Cut back any blackened wire to clean copper, strip it to the right length and crimp the terminal with a proper ratchet crimper suited to this terminal type. Tug test each joint, then push it fully onto the tab.

Questions about this part

Will these fit the tabs on my appliance?

They're made for standard 6.3mm male tabs, the size most common on appliance components. Check the tab on your part measures 6.3mm across, as some components use smaller 4.8mm or 2.8mm tabs that need different terminals.