GE GYE22GYNFS 22 cu ft Counter Depth French Door MECH-COMPRESSOR Error Fix: Compressor Clicking On and Off Repeatedly

Error code MECH-COMPRESSOR on the GE GYE22GYNFS 22 cu ft Counter Depth French Door means: Compressor Clicking On and Off Repeatedly. The compressor attempts to start, makes a clicking sound, hums briefly, then shuts off — this cycle repeats every few minutes; the start relay has most likely failed; remove the relay from the side of the compressor and perform the shake test (rattling = failed); if the relay is good, the compressor overload protector may be tripping due to a compressor mechanical issue; a seized compressor has a distinctive loud buzz followed by a click; a compressor with a failed winding will trip the overload almost immediately

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Compressor Overload Protector or Compressor" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $0-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Compressor Overload Protector or Compressor") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers, Flashlight.

DIY cost: $0-$30. Professional repair typically costs $300-$600. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE GYE22GYNFS 22 cu ft Counter Depth French Door has 8 other known error codes, including: 88 (Display Board Power Surge), CC (Temperature Too Warm — Condition Critical), CI (Ice Maker Error), dE (Defrost System Error), DF (Defrost Circuit Failure), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-COMPRESSOR also appears on 12 other GE models: GFE26JYMFS 26 cu ft French Door with Ice & Water, GFE28GYNFS 27.8 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with External Water Dispenser, GIE18GSNRSS 18 cu ft Top Freezer Stainless, GNE25JMKES 24 cu ft Bottom Freezer French Door, GNE27JSMSS 27 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with External Water and Ice Dispenser, GNE27JYMFS 27 cu ft Energy Star French Door, and 6 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.