LMAO!! If a “leak is detected” (non-proprietary filter), then the water function shuts down. 6 month filter life (cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at a rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs). Instead of paying $50+ for one filter, I got 2 for $15, with a label saying which month it was installed. But NOT in Australia, where consumer laws and ability to run a class action lawsuit is seriously limited. Concurrently, ordered the Waterdrop Plus RPWF (Not RPWFE) 2 Pack on Amazon for $36. Like an idiot, I tossed the bypass plug that came with my new GE refrigerator (model GFE26GMKGES) and now that my filter warning light has expired and learning a GE RPFWE is around $50 a pop, I too said no F’n way. It works with any refrigerator that currently uses GE RPWF or RPWFE filters. - 120 max. I lived for 12 years in Australia. I found the key is to use a rotary tool with a cutting head for metal/plastic, do not take off the red lettering label to expose the chip just cut around the chip leaving a little room for stability and smooth off the excess. . The EcoAqua EFF-6019A is designed to replace the GE model RPWF filter cartridge. How many do you have? It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. And I realized that the high tech nature of my fridge was never meant to benefit me. Buy Waterdrop Replacement for GE Refrigerator Water Filter RPWF. I have a few chips from filters that were previously used in my fridge. Find answers in product info, Q&As, reviews. Thnx for the comment. Just followed this hack and it worked like a charm. GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter - Pack of 2. I don’t understand how the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act would even apply here. Elevate the quality of water flowing from your fridge with this Swift Green Filters GE RPWF Compatible Refrigerator Water Filter. Does this fall under the right to repair laws that have been enacted in many states? Product Key Features. And you should tell your friends. Thank you for saving me big bucks! If there’s a filter there, it goes in. my ice sticks in there too and it makes me crazy! You can hack your GE fridge to either let you keep using your old filter (not recommended, they get real glommed up after a while which defeats the entire purpose of a water filter) or use an off brand filter. I am also angry that the sales person did not disclose this upfront or I would never have considered GE. Hi … I installed the non-GE filters & all seems to be working fine. I had considered using the RFID chip from the bypass plug as a permanent workaround when I found your post. GE most advanced filtration: Tested and verified to filter five trace pharmaceuticals. What if you actually bought OE filters from GE and just happen to stumble upon one with a code you already used? Just use the chip from the by pass plug. I purchased a 2004 Audi A4 sedan while living there. Note: the GE filter had been in over six months, but there was no warning other than internal timer that we had previously reset. (I don’t know if the warranty is 6 month or a year, the point is the GE website says call to get a FREE bypass, not a FREE in warranty bypass) I will join the crowd of never buying another GE appliance and will make it a point to tell everyone with whom I get the opportunity to share. GECARES was very understanding, even sent me a $100 check for my trouble. You’ll just have to set up some other reminder to change it when it goes bad. What are the chances there is a memory, or that GE keeps coming up with unique codes? Thanks for sharing your experience. I called, after wasting ten minutes with them collecting marketing info, they proceed to tell me my year old refrig is out of warranty and they won’t send the part. GE Appliances is owned by mainland Chinese company Haier. Expensive filter ($140 x 2 filters) for an average use of only up to six months each but water quality is improved. Can confirm that. These Audis had a serious transmission design defect that caused them to slip and ultimately fail in short order. What did I expect? Haier is now required to add an asterisk to any claim of being an “American Company”. I almost wasted way too much money since I accidentally bought wrong filters. Oh no, GE just DRM’d me! I was given no choice, I would have quickly walked (ran) away. Several of the printer manufacturers were class actioned into compliance for the same conduct that GE is now exhibiting – putting a 5 cent chip into their printer cartridges in order to shut out competitors. One thing different was I unscrewed the little plastic bracket that holds the RFID chip and then I lined up my bypass RFID exactly on the outside of the bracket. I will be taking your filter advice. Now, go give your money to someone other than GE. -When the countdown gets to zero you can still use it the old filter, it’ll just state past overdue days. Or, you can tape it to the corresponding spot on a generic filter and reinstall it. Amazon tends to be reactive, and not preemptive. TRY AGAIN! Couldn’t believe it lol! Kudos. My GE fridge uses the RPFWE filters but the bypass does not have a chip. My display finally showed “Expired” on it Yesterday. I hit mine the first try. My sentiments exactly. Note: This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. I guess I need to ask more about long term maintenance costs before I buy anything else. I also wonder if the tags are write once read many (WORM) or if they can be rewritten. Cart All. This is a straight-up scam. Couldn’t have written this article any better myself. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/GettingStarted?NextQID=251&Url=%23%26panel1-9#crnt. Count me as one who has filed a complaint with the FTC. I think the water line just works by pressure. It is used in selected GE french-door refrigerators. I have the cheaper model GE refrigerator without the LED panel but it still wants a RPWFE filter to make ice. ⚠️ Compatible with GE RPWF and RWF1063, but NOT model RPWFE. Genius! I suppose I didn’t need the “E” filter I previously bought and installed. I may have damaged the last one while handling or had the orientation wrong when cutting it out. Be sure to mechanically protect the RFID chip when mailing. GE should expect the same kind of action. A Review of the GE RPWFE Water Filter. Don’t give up!! I cut out the plastic with the chip on it from the original bypass, Glued it to the back of the cover door and has been working fine for over a year now.

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