COMPRESSOR

The component sold under part number 18-8720-26 is the compressor, commonly ordered for repair jobs. In service work, this part is selected when troubleshooting points to component failure rather than a wiring, control setting, or maintenance issue. Confirm the equipment brand and the original part reference on the unit before installing a replacement. Where model references are available, cross-check the service model and revision level because similar machines can use different parts. Restores refrigeration compression when the system is not cooling, runs hot, or cannot maintain ice production. Depending on the machine setup, failures in this part category can show up as not cooling, long run time, and warm cabinet. Compressor failures often show up as persistent cooling loss, high operating temperature, or inability to maintain normal ice production. For this compressor category, the typical repair goal is to restore the function that the failed component was affecting. Before ordering, technicians usually confirm the part number, inspect adjacent components, and test the affected circuit or mechanism. Compressor diagnosis should include start/run component checks, winding tests, and a review of system airflow and charge-related performance symptoms. Verifying the complaint under operating conditions before and after replacement is a practical way to confirm the issue is resolved. Installing the correct replacement part can resolve the targeted fault path and helps bring the machine back to stable operation when the diagnosis is accurate. Before checkout, verify the part number on the old component and the machine identification tag. Many service calls involve symptoms like not turning on, no power, not cooling, not starting, intermittent operation, error code faults, or ice not dropping, but those complaints can come from multiple causes. Accurate diagnosis plus correct part-number matching is the best way to avoid delays and repeat service visits.