Compressor Over Load

For service buyers searching by part number, 18-8949-52 corresponds to the compressor over load. 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. Model verification is important because close machine variants may use different revisions of the same component category. Restores refrigeration compression when the system is not cooling, runs hot, or cannot maintain ice production. A failing part in this category may cause symptoms like long run time, not cooling, 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. Before replacing a compressor, technicians normally verify windings, startup components, refrigerant circuit condition, and signs of mechanical lock or overheating. If the machine has a history of intermittent faults, reviewing recent service notes can help confirm whether this component is the primary failure. 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.