Ge Xwfe Water Filter 3 Pack Amazon (2024)

FAQs

Why are GE XWFE filters so expensive? ›

Why? Because the RFID chip prevents people from replacing with cheap water filters. A generic XWF water filter from other brands would not be recognized by the GE refrigerator and the refrigerator would stop dispensing water for you.

XWF and XWFE Compatibility

The XWFE filter is backwards compatible. It can be used in refrigerators that use an XWF filter. The XWF is not forward compatible with newer models of refrigerators using the XWFE because they are designed to have the filter interact with the control panel.

This is because of the RFID chip integration. The RFID chip is the manufacturer's way of ensuring users cannot use the cheaper generic filters in their GE refrigerators.

If you're looking for information about GE XWFE water filters vs XWF water filters, GE XWFE water filters replace the XWF water filters and are compatible with all fridges that use XWF filters.

Reasons Counterfeit Filters Shouldn't Be Used

Many counterfeit filters claim to be "exactly" the same as a GE Appliances Genuine filter but often only filter chlorine, taste and odor and are not certified to reduce harmful contaminants such as lead, mercury, arsenic, VOCs and pharmaceuticals.

Many refrigerators have built-in water filtration that filters sediment and contaminants from the water going to the dispenser and/or the icemaker. If you do not need or want to use the water filter, a bypass plug must be used in place of the filter.

Lack of certification: Real water filters should have certification symbols from agencies like the NSF or WQA Gold Seal, ensuring the filter meets certain standards. Fake water filters often lack the certification symbols or they may have fake symbols that look similar.

The manufacturer is the main difference between an OEM and Aftermarket Refrigerator Water Filter. When a product is labeled as factory original or OEM, understand that it has been made or officially authorized by the same company that manufactures the original refrigerator water filter.

This is a timed function rather than a sensor that determines the filter's capacity. We want to mention that some refrigerator models use a water filter with a RFID chip in the filter. The filter uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to detect leaks and monitor the filter status.

What is the difference between XWFE and Xwf? ›

The only difference between the XWFE and the XWF is a chip on the back of the XWFE filter, which the newer GE refrigerators "use radio frequency identification (RFID) to "talk" to the fridge. The chip is used to detect leaks and let the refrigerator know whether it's a genuine factory product or not.

If you've recently replaced your refrigerator's water filter, the indicator light may remain lit until you manually reset it. Instructions for resetting the status light can vary depending on the make and model of your fridge.

As you're researching water filtration options, you might notice that RO systems are more expensive than pitcher, countertop and other basic filter configurations. Why is this? The simple answer is that reverse osmosis is a unique filtration process — one that other filters don't offer.

More expensive air filters use more material of a higher quality to better filter your air. The cheapest filters are made of spun fiberglass, which does very little to filter your air compared to materials like paper, cotton or polyester.