COMPRESSOR

When part 18-8741-26 is specified for a service call, the component involved is the compressor. In service work, this part is selected when troubleshooting points to component failure rather than a wiring, control setting, or maintenance issue. Brand compatibility should be matched to the exact machine nameplate and part number before ordering. 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, low ice production, 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 troubleshooting usually involves electrical checks, resistance testing, start components, amp draw evaluation, and system condition review before replacement. Documenting voltage, resistance, temperature, or flow readings during diagnosis also helps validate the repair after installation. Replacing a failed component with the correct part number helps restore normal operation, reduces repeat callbacks, and supports more reliable troubleshooting outcomes. For ordering, match the part number exactly and compare the removed component to the replacement before installation. That step matters on commercial ice equipment because similar-looking parts can have different ratings, connectors, or mounting details. If you are troubleshooting symptoms such as not turning on, no power, not cooling, not starting, intermittent operation, error code behavior, or ice not dropping, confirming the failed component first will make this replacement more effective.