OVERLOAD

Technicians ordering part 18-8741-27 are typically replacing the overload in an ice machine system. It is commonly ordered when a machine still has power available but a specific circuit, movement, or cooling function is no longer working correctly. Before purchase, compare the machine brand and the removed part markings to avoid ordering a visually similar but incorrect item. If your machine has multiple production revisions, confirm the exact model and serial details before finalizing the order. Protects and resets the compressor circuit when overheating or overload conditions cause shutdown and restart problems. A failing part in this category may cause symptoms like hot shutdowns, compressor trips, and not cooling consistently. An overload protector issue may appear as shutdown after heating and restart only after the system cools down. For this overload protector category, the typical repair goal is to restore the function that the failed component was affecting. In troubleshooting, matching the part number and checking the related wiring, mounting points, and operating conditions helps avoid repeat repairs. With overload protectors, technicians typically verify compressor condition and current draw so the new protector is not exposed to the same fault. A quick inspection of wiring, connectors, mounting hardware, and surrounding components can prevent a repeat failure after replacement. Using the exact replacement part number after diagnosis helps correct the issue at the source instead of masking the symptom temporarily. The best results come from matching the part number to the machine and replacing it only after the failure has been confirmed. Symptoms such as not turning on, no power, not cooling, not starting, intermittent operation, error code faults, or ice not dropping may point to this part category, but technicians should verify the complete failure path to make the repair stick.