4055981601 Genuine Thermostat with Mounting Support for Electrolux Group Appliances

Electrolux part 4055981601 is a genuine thermostat supplied with its support, the bracket that holds it in position inside the appliance. Getting the two together saves fiddling with a tired old mount and helps the new thermostat sit where the original did. There's no model list on file, so confirm 4055981601 against your appliance's parts list or the markings on the old part before ordering.

How a faulty thermostat shows up

A thermostat senses temperature and switches a circuit on or off when it reaches its set point. Depending on where it's fitted, it may control a heating element or cooling circuit, or act as a safety cut-out that stops parts overheating. When one fails, the appliance may run too hot or too cold, cycle on and off far too often, refuse to heat or cool at all, or keep shutting down partway through. A continuity test with a multimeter, done with the power isolated, will show whether the contacts open and close as they should.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055981601
• Thermostat supplied with its mounting support
• Electrolux group spare, no model list on file
• Compare the bracket shape and terminals with your old thermostat

Swapping the thermostat

Isolate the power first, at the wall or at the switchboard for a hard-wired appliance, and use a licensed electrician where the job involves fixed wiring. Photograph the terminals before removing any wires. Make sure the new thermostat sits flat against its mounting surface, as poor contact gives false readings. Refit any insulation and covers, then run the appliance through a full cycle to check it switches correctly.

Questions about this part

Do I need to move my old bracket across?

No. Part 4055981601 comes with its support, so the thermostat and its mount arrive together. Check that the bracket shape and fixing holes line up with your original before fitting it.