Whirlpool Corporation offers a variety of products through its renowned brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Whirlpool also manufactures goods for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. The compressor overload, an OEM component, is specifically designed for Whirlpool ice machines. This part is integrated into the main control board and provides critical protection by cutting off power if it detects excessive current.
Signs of a faulty compressor overload include:
- Reduced ice production or difficulties in the ice harvesting process
- Excess ice buildup or freezing that causes the machine to reset
- Non-responsive electronic controls
- Error messages indicating issues related to current overflows
- Possible factors contributing to these problems include short circuits damaging the overload circuit or deterioration that allows excessive current.
This replacement compressor overload is compatible with ice machines from Whirlpool, KitchenAid, RCA, Crosley, Amana, and selected Kenmore models.