Refrigerator Not Cooling? WG03F02235 Overload & Relay Assembly – Fix Compressor Start Fast
If your GE refrigerator is warm, the compressor clicks on and off repeatedly, or the fridge runs but doesn't cool, the overload and relay assembly is the first component to test. In GE Profile PFS22 series refrigerators, this small assembly controls compressor startup — when it fails, the compressor can't run and cooling stops entirely. ⚡ One of the most common compressor-side failures in GE side-by-side refrigerators. Part WG03F02235 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores proper compressor operation and full cooling function.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on — lights and fans work
- ✔ Compressor is warm or hot to the touch but not running
- ✔ You hear a click every 2–5 minutes (overload tripping)
- ✔ Compressor start winding tests OK with a multimeter
- ✔ ONLY problem is no cooling / compressor won't stay running
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator not cooling — freezer and fridge both warm
- Clicking sound every few minutes from behind the fridge
- Compressor starts briefly then shuts off immediately
- Fridge runs constantly but temperature rises
- Compressor hot to the touch, fan running normally
- No error codes — unit appears to run but doesn't cool
✔ If these symptoms match, the overload & relay assembly is the most likely failed component.
✔ In most cases, replacing this assembly restores full compressor operation immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WG03F02235
- Type: Compressor overload & relay start assembly
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes WR07X10097, 197D6266P001, 513604045 (no modification required)
- Brands: GE, GE Profile
While the compressor cover is off, inspect the compressor start capacitor if your model uses one — it's a common companion failure on the same service call. Replacing both at once eliminates a second trip if the capacitor is marginal.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 15–20 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator before beginning. Pull the fridge away from the wall and remove the rear lower access panel. The overload/relay assembly clips directly onto the compressor terminals — pull the old unit off, snap the new one on, and reconnect the wiring. No soldering or special tools required.
💡 Pro Tip
A failed relay will rattle when shaken — the internal contact has broken loose. If it rattles, the relay is confirmed bad. If it doesn't rattle but the compressor still won't start, test the overload with a multimeter for continuity. This two-second check confirms which half of the assembly failed and validates your diagnosis.
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