The 3L09-26 Board Mount Limit Control (White-Rodgers / Copeland Comfort Control) is an automatic reset temperature safety switch designed to protect HVAC equipment, control boards, transformers, blower compartments, and electrical enclosures from overheating. Featuring a 180°F fixed open temperature and a 2-inch insertion length, this compact board-mounted bimetal limit switch interrupts the circuit when excessive temperatures are detected and automatically restores operation after cooling, helping safeguard critical electrical components and maintain reliable system performance.

Cross-Reference

• 3L09-26
• 3L0926
• L180F
• White-Rodgers 3L09-26
• Copeland Comfort Control 3L09-26
• 74T Series Board Mount Limit Control

Direct OEM

White-Rodgers 3L09-26

Compatible Brands

• White-Rodgers
• Emerson
• Copeland
• York
• Coleman
• Luxaire
• Goodman
• Rheem
• Universal HVAC Applications

Application

Used in HVAC and electrical equipment to:

• Protect control boards from overheating
• Interrupt safety circuits at elevated temperatures
• Automatically restore operation after cooling
• Protect transformers and electrical compartments
• Monitor temperatures inside air handlers and blower sections
• Prevent temperature-related component failures

Related Components

• Board Mount Limit Switch
• Snap Disc Thermostat
• Furnace Control Board
• Transformer
• Blower Relay
• High Limit Control
• Temperature Sensor
• Safety Cutoff Switch
• Electrical Control Assembly

Technician Notes

The 3L09-26 is an automatic reset, open-on-rise board mount limit control utilizing a compact bimetal sensing disc and a 2-inch insertion probe. Under normal operating conditions, the contacts remain closed and open when the sensing surface reaches 180°F, interrupting the circuit to prevent overheating. Once temperatures fall below the factory reset point, the contacts automatically reclose and restore operation.

The 2-inch probe provides greater sensing depth than flush-mounted designs while remaining suitable for compact control compartments, blower housings, electric heat assemblies, and OEM HVAC equipment.

Common Symptoms of Failure

• Equipment shuts down unexpectedly
• Open safety circuit faults
• Intermittent operation
• Repeated thermal shutdowns
• Control board overheating faults
• No continuity through switch contacts
• Failure to reset properly
• Electrical compartment overheating
• Transformer overtemperature conditions

Installation Tips

1. Disconnect electrical power before servicing.
2. Verify the replacement temperature rating matches the original control.
3. Confirm switch action is Open on Rise.
4. Verify the 2-inch insertion length matches the application.
5. Secure the sensing probe properly during installation.
6. Inspect terminals for corrosion or heat damage.
7. Test continuity after installation.
8. Verify operation through a complete equipment cycle.

Recommended Inspection Items

• Control board condition
• Transformer temperature
• Wiring harness connections
• Electrical terminals
• Blower motor operation
• Airflow restrictions
• Electric heat elements
• Relay condition
• Ventilation around controls
• Probe insertion depth