Model and purpose - Model: 1/4 hp, 180 W, 15 ohm refrigerator thermal overload protection replacement - Purpose: a direct replacement thermal overload protector for refrigerators Key benefits - Protects the compressor: automatically stops the compressor when current draw is excessive, preventing overheating and potential damage - Reliable protection: designed for stable operation and long-term reliability - Easy to install: simple replacement part that fits with minimal effort Compatibility and installation - Compatibility: lightweight design and construction make it suitable for most refrigerator brands - Replacement fit: ideal replacement part to swap in for worn or failed overload protectors - Installation: straightforward to connect to the compressor, restoring proper protection with minimal downtime Material and performance - High quality materials: crafted for stable electrical properties and dependable performance - Stable protection: engineered to provide consistent cutoff when motor current exceeds safe limits - Durable construction: designed for long service life in typical refrigerator environments How it works - Connection: wired to the compressor - Operation: turns off the compressor when the compressor motor consumes too much power, providing automatic overload protection Specifications - Horsepower: 1/4 hp - Power rating: 180 W - Resistance: 15 ohm - Application: refrigerator thermal overload protection replacement Use scenarios - Scenario 1: Replacing a failed or worn thermal overload protector in a standard household refrigerator to restore safe, reliable operation - Scenario 2: Stocking as a spare part for routine maintenance of apartment or small commercial refrigerators to minimize downtime - Scenario 3: Upgrading an older or generic refrigerator model that requires a 1/4 hp, 180 W, 15 ohm overload protector to prevent motor overcurrent and damage Note - Designed to be compatible with a wide range of brands and models, providing a straightforward, trustworthy solution for compressor protection without altering existing wiring setups