I decided to replace the original filter on my GE refrigerator after about 10 months when the "change filter" light came on. I went to the local hardware store and found a replacement for $49 plus tax. It seemed expensive, so I decided to check Amazon instead and found these along with the OEM GE filters.
I was reluctant to try a filter other than the GE just to save a few bucks, but if they are identical, why waste money? Besides, Brita is probably better known than GE for filters. Anyway, the filter looks, fits and works just like the original. I have noticed no difference in water flow or noise. The water tastes clean and looks clear.
One note - as per the instructions you should pre-fill the filter at the tap before installation and then run about 10 glasses of water through the new filter before use to stabilize the flow.
As for the vendor - Fridge Filters, I found that you cannot track their packages online as you can with most things purchased from Amazon, but the filter arrived in Florida 4 days after my order was placed. I gave the product and the vendor 5 stars, not that I get particularly excited about a water filter, but there were no negatives to take a star away.
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Brita Refrigerator Replacement Filters for GEProduct Description: This refrigerator filter can be used to fit refrigerators using part numbers: Smart Water: MWF, GWF01, GWF06, HXRT, and Hotpoint HWF. Brita refrigerator filters also fit refrigerators using the following filters when used with a reusable adaptor: MXRC, FXRT, FXRC, WR97X10006 and 46-9905. You should replace your Brita refrigerator filter approximately every six months (or about 300 gallons) or if your water has a bad taste or odor. Diameter [in.]: 3.30 Height [in.]: 6.31 Weight [lbs.]: 1.1 lb
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Buying these through Amazon is like getting one for free. Purchasing these filters three at a time is a real money saver.
I searched amazon for General Electric DEFROST HEATER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR GE REFRIGERATORS and found the item on the website. I compared defective item I ahve with that of amazon and picture/description matches.
Pretty much the same price you'll pay at Lowe's or other stores but you get the convenience of having them delivered. Can't beat it. The filters themselves seem to work well. GE says to replace them every 6 months but I wait until the light comes on to tell me to switch them out. I think I've replaced them twice in 3 years so I use them longer than 6 months which is good considering the price!
Consumers BEWARE! The GE Smartwater GWF filter is not a replacement for the old 'Culligan' FXRC metal filter. Despite the available adapter, the new Smartwater GWF filter was designed for a newer 'high-pressure' system installed in GE refrigerators manufactured after 2001. On the older models using normal water pressure [mine is a GE Performance Profile] these filters do not work. They will seem fine at first, only to run to a trickle in less than a month. I burned through several of these at @ $40.00 each until I discovered the problem.
The water tasted different post installation of the filter and even after several days of use. I cannot confirm if the seller sold a genuine GE filter OR an after market water-filter re-printed with GE logo on it.
It was time to replace the water filter in our GE Cafe refrigerator. As is typically the case, Amazon was the most economical source to purchase.
Shipped immediately, took it out of the box, ignored all the instructions and warnings as men do, unscrewed the other one, put this one in, filled up 2 big glasses of water to "flush it" and that was it.