International Comfort Products 1171437 Compressor Lockout Relay

The International Comfort Products 1171437 Compressor Lockout Relay is an electrical switch installed on the compressor to protect the system from particular types of faults to prevent the compressor from operating. It operates by stopping power to the compressor if it senses problem conditions, including high or low refrigerant pressure or during defrosting cycles. This relay is commonly used in residential and light commercial products such as air conditioning systems and heat pump. Its main advantage is in the protection of compressor from damage, prolongation of the service life of the equipment.