GE WR62X79 Capacitor for Refrigerator

Refrigerator went out, and stopped cooling. I could hear the compressor clicking on and off, and a google search identified this part and the combo device as the culprits. Bought both for less than $50 bucks. Took exactly 2 minutes to install. For the combo device simply unplug two wires, and replug into this unit. Clip it back and you are done. The capacitor was plug/unplug.Refrigerator works perfectly again. It took longer to move the refrigerator away from the wall and get the tools to take off the back, than it took to put these parts in.Excellent parts and worked perfectly.

Here's the story.Bought a GE Profile refrigerator (PFS22MIWAWW) in May of 2007 which ran for 6 years with no problems.Then in 2013 it stopped cooling on a weekend. It needed a new main control board (GE # WR55X10942),which I bought from a local appliance parts store, but the compressor (Embraco EGZ 70HLP) would still not start.The parts store recommended one of these SUPCO RCO410 "hard start kit", and that did, indeed, solved theproblem and got it running again.However, 3 years later, we returned from being away for several days to a dead refrigerator again, and had tothrow out all contents, which was quite a mess. Again, the compressor would not start and after reading severalforums on these "hard start kits" I came to the conclusion that although they are great in an emergency for gettingthe compressor back operating ASAP, I should have replaced the starting relay/overload assembly, and the runcapacitor with the ones that are designed for the compressor, which is what the WR07X10097 and WR62X79,both of which I bought from Amazon, are. Hopefully, they will keep the compressor happy for longer than 3 years.Only time will tell.I will note that these compressors run VERY HOT (~60C = 140F), to the point where you can't keep your hand onthem, and this is normal. Take a look at the IR thermal image.Hope this helps someone else.

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Woke up to a failed fridge/freezer (GE Profile PS123NSTCSV) and after determining the capacitor was failed tried to find a replacement. Nothing available locally. Found this replacement on Amazon and ordered it on prime. Got it early (thanks Amazon) and installed in a minute. Works great. Now back to a fully operational fridge. Note - if you are troubleshooting or replacing the capacitor take note of the wire positions. I didn't and had to spend some time working the wiring back to get it right.

Shipping was prompt. Packing was fine.Installed and plugged the refrigerator in. Worked fine for about a day. No power surges, nothing else in line on the breaker. Faulty part.

My 6 year old GE Profile refrigerator started to have issues (model PDSS0MFXALSS). Some days it would stay cold and work, others the temps would rise significantly. Finally, it just stopped cooling all together (compressor would not kick on, nor could I hear the capacitor trying to start the compressor). Based on the symptoms, I suspected the control board. I replaced the control board (part number WR55X10832), but the refrigerator still wouldn't cool, but thankfully now I could hear the capacitor clicking and trying to start the compressor every 2 minutes or so. I ordered this capacitor and the "combination device," aka overload circuit (part number WR07X10131 on mine, may be different on other models), and now the refrigerator is cooling perfectly.

So Happy and Relieved!!After reading numerous issues relating to my GE Profile Bottom Freezer refrigerator, I was concerned I would have to shell out big time $$$$ to either replace or have a technician come in to assess things. I took a chance and the capacitor and overload relay kit WR09X10107, it was an easy DIY fix! Fridge is no longer having issues with maintaining its temperature for freezer or fridge.

Genuine OEM replacement part.If you ever find yourself needing this part, then your refrigerator has stopped running and probably spoiled way more food value than the cost of the part. Probably not a bad idea to keep one as a spare along with a spare combination relay.If you have multiple refrigerators (as many homes do) you are more likely to need one within the next five years.