Refrigerator Not Cooling? Overload & Relay Assembly XP07X10097 – Fix Compressor Failure Fast
If your GE refrigerator runs but won't cool, the overload and relay assembly is the most common culprit. In most GE and Profile-series refrigerators, this small component controls compressor startup — when it fails, the compressor never kicks on and the fridge stops cooling entirely. ⚡ High-failure component in GE PFS22-series refrigerators. Part XP07X10097 is the genuine OEM-spec replacement that restores compressor operation and full cooling performance immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on — lights, display, and fans work normally
- ✔ Freezer section is also warm or not cooling
- ✔ Power supply and outlet confirmed OK
- ✔ Condenser coils are clean and airflow is unobstructed
- ✔ ONLY problem is compressor not starting / no cooling
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator not cooling but light is on — most common customer complaint
- Freezer warm, fridge warm — both compartments losing temperature
- Clicking sound from compressor area then nothing — relay attempting to start
- Compressor hums briefly then shuts off — overload tripping on startup
- Fridge runs constantly but never reaches set temperature
- No compressor noise at all — complete startup failure
✔ If these symptoms match, the overload & relay assembly is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this assembly restores normal compressor operation and full cooling immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: XP07X10097
- Type: Compressor Overload & Relay Assembly — combined starter/protector unit
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes WR07X10097, WG03F02235, 197D6266P001, 513604045 (no modification required)
- Brands: GE, GE Profile
While the compressor panel is open, inspect the compressor start capacitor if your model uses one — a weak capacitor causes the same symptoms and often fails alongside the relay. Replacing both at the same time eliminates a second service call.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 15–20 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator before beginning. Pull the fridge away from the wall, remove the rear lower access panel, locate the compressor, and unplug the old overload/relay assembly from the compressor pins — it snaps off. Snap the new XP07X10097 onto the compressor terminals, reinstall the panel, and restore power. No tools required beyond a Phillips screwdriver for the access panel.
💡 Pro Tip
Remove the existing relay and shake it next to your ear — if you hear rattling, the internal contacts are broken and this is definitely your failed part. A good relay is silent when shaken. This 5-second test confirms the diagnosis before you spend a dollar.
Browse the model hub pages for your unit: PFS22MBSABB, PFS22MBSAWW, PFS22MBSBBB, PFS22MBSBWW, PFS22MBWABB, PFS22MBWAWW, PFS22MBWBBB, PFS22MBWBWW, PFS22MISABB, PFS22MISAWW, PFS22MISBBB, PFS22MISBWW, PFS22MIWBBB, PFS22MIWBWW, PFS22SBSASS, PFS22SBSBSS, PFS22SBSCSS, PFS22SISASS, PFS22SISBSS, PFS22SISCSS.
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