OVERLOAD

Part 18-8774-23 is a overload used in commercial ice equipment and related refrigeration assemblies. It is commonly ordered when a machine still has power available but a specific circuit, movement, or cooling function is no longer working correctly. Confirm the equipment brand and the original part reference on the unit before installing a replacement. 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. Common service symptoms that can point toward this type of part include restarts after cooling, hot shutdowns, and compressor trips. 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. Overload diagnosis often includes checking compressor amperage, terminal condition, and ventilation issues that may trigger thermal trips. After installation, technicians typically monitor startup or cycle operation to confirm the machine returns to normal behavior. 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.