OVERLOAD

The component sold under part number 18-8774-27 is the overload, commonly ordered for repair jobs. It is commonly ordered when a machine still has power available but a specific circuit, movement, or cooling function is no longer working correctly. Brand compatibility should be matched to the exact machine nameplate and part number before ordering. Model verification is important because close machine variants may use different revisions of the same component category. Protects and resets the compressor circuit when overheating or overload conditions cause shutdown and restart problems. When this component fails, technicians may see issues such as hot shutdowns, restarts after cooling, 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. Before ordering, technicians usually confirm the part number, inspect adjacent components, and test the affected circuit or mechanism. Inspect for heat damage at the overload connection and confirm the compressor is not locked or drawing abnormal amperage before replacement. A quick inspection of wiring, connectors, mounting hardware, and surrounding components can prevent a repeat failure after replacement. Once the failed part is confirmed, replacing it with the correct item can restore normal function and prevent ongoing intermittent complaints. Documenting voltage, resistance, temperature, or flow readings during diagnosis also helps validate the repair after installation. 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.