GE water Filter replacement: When to replace.

We have had our GE bottom freezer about a year. At 6 months the water filter light came on. We pressed the filter button, and it went off. At 1 year it came on again. We figured it would just turn off again, but it did not. Also, the water flow from the fridge dropped as did the ice making flow.
So, we purchased the water filter XWFE which is the recommended replacement filter for this unit.
These filters are available at the box stores that sell GE appliances on line or where we purchased it Parkers Appliances.
Installation time was quick and easy. I recommend that after placing the new filter run water through the door and the first batch of ice cubes may have some dis -coloration from the new filter. What is nice is 12 hours later the ice cubes are being made quicker and the water flow from the door has improved.
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[christiano]

Thx for this video. I realized my filter needed changing and had no clue how to remove the existing filter. I misplaced my owner's manual, so YT was my next step. Thx again!

[almadailyn]

I changed my filter and now it says error on top and my water dispenser stopped dispensing water. Any advice on how to fix that?

[DouglasCMartin]

So glad you changed the xwfe type filter. I actually put in the filter bypass, that GE sent me free, my water is already filtered for the whole house. The instructions were still applicable, just had to pay attention to the holes on the filter coming out to see how to place the bypass, which has the same holes. (one is larger that the other.)

[Protoychevy-mici]

Good job you answered both of my questions. Why I am not getting ice and what to do first thanks. 😊

[gustavmergins]

Thank you for the video. After we changed the filter the water was not coming through. Held it for over 5 mins as it suggests to release trapped air. Any thoughts?

[furysmith]

Glad you bought the same fridge as me… this stresses me out, believe it or not… lol…first change will be Sept!

[commonsense]

What about running two gallons through after installation to clear out the water filler???

[maikeruadoriano]

My GE fridge have a strange noises every hour. And i just accidentally discovered when i press the button inside near the door in the left side, the strange sound is hearing. What is this sounds? Thnks

[kentplaisted]

Did you ever consider doing a dry run before filming this. You were highly awkward and sloppy....not a two person job and it just added to the confusion. Good grief.