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Refrigerator Water Filter Specifications
This refrigerator water filter is designed to improve the taste and quality of water and ice by reducing common contaminants found in household water supplies. Installed using a convenient twist-and-lock design, the filter fits securely into compatible refrigerators without the need for tools, making replacement quick and simple. It helps reduce impurities such as chlorine taste and odor, lead, cysts, sediment, and turbidity, supporting cleaner, better-tasting drinking water and clearer ice. For optimal performance and water quality, the filter is recommended to be replaced on a regular schedule, typically after several months of use, depending on household water usage.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part.
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Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Refrigerator Water Filter
About this fix
Common problems and models this part fixes.
Very Easy
15 - 30 mins
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What this part fixes:
Ice maker not making ice
Not dispensing water
Works with the following products:
Refrigerator
Ice Maker
Part# GSWF replaces these:
AP3418061, 1042145, GSWF, WR17X11608
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Sherry C - October 20, 2018
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Replacement water filter for GE fridge.
Part arrived quickly and has been replaced and is working fine. Unfortunately, the old water filter was very difficult to remove.
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Shirley G - November 30, 2023
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Both the water filter and the bottom replacement for the inside of the fridge arrived in perfect condition! They were well packaged to keep them safe on route to my home. I would definitely recommend purchases from this company!!
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Lois from Green Valley, AZ
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30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Required pliers to remove old - be careful. New went in very easily per instructions.
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Water filter light came on in my refrigerator.
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Barbara from KILMARNOCK, VA
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Opened the water filter sleeve on the inside of my refrigerator. Removed the old water filter cartridge. It was a little stuck so I used a pliers to turn the cartridge counterclockwise. The old cartridge slipped out. I inserted the new cartridge and turned it in clockwise until it "clicked." Closed the water filter sleeve. Reset the butto
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Water filter needed replacing
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Pedro from GAINESVILLE, GA
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Less than 15 mins
No water flow after installation, part sent GSWF filter made in Taiwan had different treading then filter made in USA. Tried 3 from Taiwan same result. Found 1 from USA worked perfect.
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Gilbert from SNYDER, TX
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Of course I had to order the filter and upon receiving it I installed the new one in about a couple of minutes. Even though my fridge doesn’t have a water dispenser it does make ice. Removed all the old ice from tray and disposed of it cause it was getting a bad taste to it. I let the tray fill up with ice once and disposed of the ice.
... Read more After it filled up a second time I tasted the ice and had a very good clean taste. And my lesson is I need to replace filter at least once a year I think would be sufficient. That’s all there is to it, simple !!!
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Don - For model number PFS22MISBWW
September 16, 2017
My fridge currently has a gswf filter in it, but the red "filter reset" light is on, and won't reset, so i went to lowe's and the guy sold me a "mswf" filter. Will that work?
Hello Don,
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I do not believe the two filters are compatible. The threads on the GSWF appear thinner than those on the MSWF. The only filter GE lists for your model is the GSWF.
Thank you again for your great question.
I bought GE filter but the hole is too small to fit. There is a lining in the hole. Could it be remove so it will fit ? I replace this filter many times and never had problem with fitting.
Hi Rochana, Thank you for the question. If the filter is not fitting I suggest checking the part number on the filter to ensure the filter is correct. You shouldn't have to remove anything in order for the filter to fit. Hope this helps!
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Randy
December 5, 2018
My refrigerator water filter that needs replacing is a rpwf, what # filter do i buy to replace this ?Thank you,
Hello Randy, Thank you for the question. The RPWF is now Manufacturer Part Number RPWFE. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
I replaced dual water regulator. Water depenses thru inside refridge but no water going into ice maker.I followed troubleshooting in manual to no results
Hello and thank you for writing.
So you replaced the water inlet valve with part number PS304374? Did you also replace your water filter lately with an OEM filter PS951515, not an aftermarket one? And you still have no water going to the ice maker? So somewhere there is a blockage. We suggest to try a hard reset first :
Go to your breaker box and shut the breakers for your unit off, wait 5 minutes and then turn the breaker to on again. That should hopefully clear this problem. if that does not help you would have to trace the lines to see if there is a crack or clog somewhere. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Christine - For model number PDS20SCPBRSS
April 15, 2022
Does the PS951515 filter remove PFAS and other forever chemicals? If not, what filter does for the above model number.
Hello Christine, thank you for your question. The information we have for part PS951515 is : It is certified to reduce particles, chlorine-resistant cysts, lead and five other impurities. The pressure requirement is 40-120 PSI (if yours exceeds this, you will need to install a pressure-timing valve), and the operating temperature needs to be 33-100 degrees Fahrenheit. It filters down to 0.5-1 microns. We are unsure what "forever Chemicals" means. The Filter that is compatible for your model is PS951515. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
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ROBERT - For model number PDS20SBSBLSS
October 12, 2017
We had this ice maker added to our fridge. We want to install a water filter for this unit only, is there somewhere close that we can purchase it from? We live in grafton, ohio,44044, elyria area, strongsville,
Hi Robert,
Thank you for your inquiry. We do not have information on local businesses that would have the part available and you will need to check your local yellow pages for businesses that carry them. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Steve - For model number PTS22SHSARSS
November 11, 2017
Is this filter compatible with my refrigerator? If so, where can I find installation instructions?
Hi Steve , Thank you for the question. Yes this is the correct filter for the model number provided.You just turn the filter counter clock wise until the filter come lose.Next insert the new filter and turn it clockwise until it is secure. Good luck with the repair!
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Steve - For model number PTS22SHSARSS
November 13, 2017
Can you tell me how i gain access to install this water filter. Your diagram shows it being in the back of the refrigerator, but i am unsure if i need to open up the back or if it is accessed from the outside of the refrigerator. Please advise.
Hi Steve,
Thank you for your question. You will have to remove the filter housing to get at the filter. Once you have that removed, it is just a matter of twisting the filter off and screwing your new one back into place. Usually the housing is located inside of the fridge. It would be the same procedure if your housing is on the outside or inside of your appliance though. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Edward - For model number mswf
June 25, 2019
Is gswfds mthe same as the above model number
Hello Edward, thank you for your question. Yes, this is the same filter, and the correct replacement for the original part. I hope this helps!
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Don - For model number h2o filter GSWF
August 13, 2019
If the water filter light is on, could that cause the freezer compartment temperature to rise (over 32 deg)?
Hello Don, Thank you for the question. The Water filter light will not effect the temperature on the appliance. Hope this helps!
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