GE Appliances XWFE
- Refrigerator
- Point of use
- City water
- Well water
- Replacement element
- Listed
$49.98as of 2026-08-30MSRP $54.99 as of 2026-08-30
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Retailer listing
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Our verdict on the GE Appliances XWFE
The GE XWFE is a point-of-use refrigerator cartridge for potable water at 25–120 psi and 33–100°F. Do not use it on microbiologically unsafe or unknown-quality water without adequate disinfection before and after the system.[1][2]
Best for
- Households needing point-of-use refrigerator filtration of potable water within the published 25–120 psi and 33–100°F operating ranges.
Not for
- Water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system.
- Installations above 120 psi, on hot-water lines, or exposed to freezing below 33°F.
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Manufacturer datasheet
Which models the GE Appliances XWFE fits
The GE Appliances XWFE fits the 19 models listed below, verified 2026-08-30.[1][2][3]
| Model | Notes |
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| Refrigerators using XWF | GE states XWFE is backward compatible with refrigerators that use XWF. |
| Select GE Appliances French-door and side-by-side refrigerators | GE describes fit across select GE, GE Profile, Café, and Monogram refrigerators; exact appliance compatibility remains model-specific. |
| GBE21 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GBE21. |
| GDE21 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GDE21. |
| GDE25 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GDE25. |
| GFE24 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GFE24. |
| GFE26 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GFE26. |
| GNE21 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GNE21. |
| GNE25 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GNE25. |
| GNE27 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GNE27. |
| GWE19 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GWE19. |
| GYE18 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GYE18. |
| QNE27 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with QNE27. |
| GSE25 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GSE25. |
| GSS23 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GSS23. |
| GSS25 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GSS25. |
| GZS22 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with GZS22. |
| PSE25 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with PSE25. |
| CZS22 | GE's OEM support article says the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies to refrigerator models beginning with CZS22. |
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Certification check: GE Appliances XWFE
Listed by IAPMO R&T under NSF P473, NSF/ANSI 401, NSF/ANSI 42, and NSF/ANSI 53, checked in the certifier directories as of 2026-08-29.
- IAPMO R&T
- NSF P473NSF/ANSI 401NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53
IAPMO R&T and WQA certify products against the same NSF/ANSI standards as NSF, so a listing from either one is an equivalent third-party certification, not a lesser one.
| Directory | Result | Listing |
|---|---|---|
| NSF | No listing found (checked 2026-08-30) | View listing |
| IAPMO R&T | Listing found (checked 2026-08-30) | View listing |
| WQA | No listing found (checked 2026-08-29) | No URL recorded |
Claimed vs. certified: GE Appliances XWFE
| Contaminant | Status | Third-party listing | What the brand says |
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| 1,1-dichloro-2-propanone | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,1-dichloroethylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,1,1-trichloro-2-propanone | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,1,1-trichloroethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,1,2-trichloroethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,2-dichloroethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,2-dichloropropane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 2, 4-D Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 2,4,5-TP (silvex) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 50+ impurities | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Alachlor | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Asbestos Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Atrazine (Herbicide) Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Benzene Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Bromochloroacetonitrile | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Bromodichloromethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Bromoform | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Carbofuran Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Carbon tetrachloride | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chloramine Taste and Odor Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chlorine Taste and Odor Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chlorobenzene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chlorodibromomethane | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chloropicrin | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cis-1,2-dichloroethylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cis-1,3-dichloropropylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cysts Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Dibromoacetonitrile | Marketed only | No entry |
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| dibromochloropropane (DBCP) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Dichloroacetonitrile | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Dinoseb | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Endrin | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Ethylbenzene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Ethylene dibromide (EDB) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Heptachlor (H-34, Heptox) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Heptachlor epoxide | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Hexachlorobutadiene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Lead Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Lindane Reduction (A Pesticide) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Mercury Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Methoxychlor | Marketed only | No entry |
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| microplastics | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Nominal Particulant class 1 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| o-Dichlorobenzene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| P-Dichlorobenzene Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Pentachlorophenol | Marketed only | No entry |
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| select pharmaceuticals | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Simazine | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Styrene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| TCPP | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Tetrachloroethylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Toluene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Toxaphene Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Tribromoacetic acid | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Trichloroacetonitrile | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Trichloroethylene | Marketed only | No entry |
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| VOC Reduction | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Xylenes | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Asbestos | Certified only |
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| Chloramine | Certified only |
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| Cyst | Certified only |
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| Mercury | Certified only |
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| Particulate Class I | Certified only |
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| TCCP | Certified only |
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| Toxaphene | Certified only |
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| VOC | Certified only |
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How long the GE Appliances XWFE lasts, and what it costs a year
The GE Appliances XWFE is rated for 170 gal or 6 months, verified 2026-08-30. Replacing it on that schedule costs $99.96 a year, verified 2026-08-30.
Cost per year
| Element | Replace | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| XWFE | every 6 months, or every 170 gallons | $99.96 |
| Total per year | $99.96 | |
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Manufacturer datasheetRetailer listing
What the GE Appliances XWFE does not do
Do not use XWFE with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system. The GE Appliances XWFE's recorded operating limits are water pressure at least 25 psi and up to 120 psi, water temperature at least 33 °F and up to 100 °F, verified 2026-08-29.
Do not use XWFE with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet
Operating limits
| Parameter | Limit | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| water pressure | at least 25 psi and up to 120 psi[1] | If water pressure exceeds 80 psi, GE says a pressure-limiting valve must be installed. Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet |
| water temperature | at least 33 °F and up to 100 °F[1] | Do not install on hot-water lines; protect the filter from freezing and drain it below 33°F. Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet |
Do not buy it for these situations
Water pressureDo not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi; above 80 psi, install a pressure-limiting valve.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet
How the GE Appliances XWFE works
The GE Appliances XWFE treats water in one stage: Activated carbon, verified 2026-08-30.[1]
| Stage | Method | Media | Micron rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Activated carbon | Carbon Block | Not recorded |
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Fit and sizing: GE Appliances XWFE
The GE Appliances XWFE is a refrigerator unit installed at the point of use, for city water and well water. It is rated for 0.5 gpm of service flow, verified 2026-08-30.
| Form factor | Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Installed at | Point of use (one fixture) |
| Water source | City water and Well water |
| Service flow | 0.5 gpm[1][2] Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Manufacturer datasheetIAPMO listing |
| Dimensions | 6 in H × 2.25 in W × 2 in D[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official |
| Operating pressure | 25–120 psi[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet |
| Operating temperature | 33–100 °F[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet |
What the GE Appliances XWFE really costs
The GE Appliances XWFE costs $49.98 as of 2026-08-30. Over ten years, including installation and replacement elements, the recorded total is $1,049.58.
Replacement schedule
| Element | Replace | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| XWFE | every 6 months, or every 170 gallons | $99.96 |
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Manufacturer datasheetRetailer listing
Ten-year cost of ownership
| Purchase price (as of 2026-08-30) | $49.98 |
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| Replacement elements, 10 × $99.96/year | $999.60 |
| Sum of the lines above (as of 2026-08-30) | $1,049.58 |
| Recorded ten-year total | $1,049.58 |
Warranty: Limited 30-day warranty for a cartridge part that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship. (0.082 years)[1]
EstimatedVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet
Installing the GE Appliances XWFE
Installing the GE Appliances XWFE is an easy job. DIY install, verified 2026-08-30.
Manufacturer documentation
- Install manual: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TZChZBfj--/0904cd03482093c858decdc14c910bae4eaa0f17.pdf (accessed 2026-08-29)
- Install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi06_EV2fMY (accessed 2026-08-29)
Ongoing maintenance
- Replace the XWFE cartridge — every 6 months
- Flush 2 gallons through the dispenser after installing a cartridge
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-29Manufacturer datasheet
The GE Appliances XWFE against its family and its rivals
The GE Appliances XWFE has 2 siblings in its family: XWF, XWFE3PK.
The rest of the family
| Model | What differs |
|---|---|
| XWF | Earlier cartridge without XWFE's RFID integration; XWFE is backward compatible, but XWF is not forward compatible with newer XWFE refrigerators. |
| XWFE3PK | Three-pack of XWFE cartridges rather than a one-pack. |
The GE Appliances XWFE and cartridges sold as compatible
GE Appliances XWFE questions, answered
Why are XWFE filters so expensive?
GE does not publish a cost breakdown explaining the price; as of 2026-08-30, the one-pack was $54.99 direct and $49.98 on Amazon. The OEM XWFE also contains an RFID sensor used for leak detection and filter-status communication, but the sources do not establish how much that feature contributes to price.
Is there a generic GE XWFE water filter?
Verified health claim
Yes, third-party cartridges are marketed as XWFE-compatible, but GE does not identify them as equivalent to its OEM cartridge. GE warns that a non-GE, wrong, or damaged filter can trigger an ERR display and deactivate the water valve, and this record makes no certification claim for any third-party cartridge.
Is the GE XWFE water filter available at Walmart?
Walmart had an XWFE-compatible Great Value replacement listed on 2026-08-30, but the product page opened for this research was not the OEM GE XWFE cartridge. Check the seller and model before assuming a Walmart result is the GE-branded part.
Sources: [1]
Do all GE XWFE filters have a chip?
GE's OEM XWFE design uses an RFID sensor, which GE says is visible through the filter wrapper. The sensor communicates filter status and leak-related conditions to compatible refrigerator controls.
Sources: [1]
What is the difference between the GE water filter XWFE and XWF?
XWF and XWFE are not interchangeable in both directions: XWFE works in refrigerators designed for XWF, but XWF does not work in newer refrigerators designed for XWFE. GE attributes the one-way compatibility to XWFE's interaction with the refrigerator control panel.
Sources: [1]
What can I use instead of the GE XWFE filter?
For an XWFE refrigerator, GE documents either an XWFE cartridge or RFID bypass plug WR17X33825; the bypass plug is not a filtering cartridge. GE says the older XWF cartridge is not forward compatible with refrigerators designed for XWFE.
Sources: [1]
How often should a GE XWFE filter be replaced?
What is the GE XWFE certified to reduce?
Verified health claim
IAPMO R&T currently lists XWFE claims under NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 401, and NSF P473. The exact listing claims include chlorine, chloramine, particulate Class I, lead, mercury, cyst, asbestos, VOC, toxaphene, PFOA/PFOS, and 15 emerging compounds; the record's certified table preserves the directory wording claim by claim.
Sources and data report: GE Appliances XWFE
Every figure above is taken from the highest-trust source that carries it and re-derived from that source by a separate check. How we verify product data.
What we could not establish, and why
| Field | Why it is blank |
|---|---|
| identity.family | GE documents XWF as the predecessor and XWFE3PK as a pack variant but does not publish a formal family name on the product page, support article, installation instructions, or performance sheet. |
| identity.upc | The opened manufacturer and Amazon pages do not publish a UPC; the opened Target page did not render product details, and search snippets showed retailer-supplied identifiers that were not accepted as primary exact-model evidence. |
| certified.certIndexKey | The repository certification corpus had no local XWFE join entry to resolve; this null describes the local index only and does not conflict with the live IAPMO R&T listings. |
| fit.bathroomsServed | Bathroom sizing does not apply to a point-of-use refrigerator cartridge, and GE's product page, manual, and performance sheet publish no bathroom range. |
| fit.householdSize | GE rates XWFE by gallons and months rather than occupants; the product page, manual, and performance sheet publish no household-size range. |
| fit.roOutputGpd | XWFE is a carbon-block refrigerator cartridge, not a reverse-osmosis membrane; GE publishes no RO output rating. |
| fit.roTankCapacity | XWFE is a refrigerator cartridge with no RO storage tank, so the manufacturer documents publish no tank capacity. |
| fit.connectionSize | The GE product page, installation instructions, and performance sheet omit a plumbing connection-size measurement for the twist-in cartridge interface. |
| fit.requiresElectricity | XWFE operates inside an electric refrigerator and contains RFID, but GE does not state a standalone electrical requirement for the replacement cartridge itself; the host-appliance requirement was not assigned to the element. |
| fit.requiresDrain | The installation instructions describe cartridge replacement and dispenser flushing but do not explicitly state a standalone drain requirement for the element. |
| cost.wasteRatio | A drain-waste ratio is not applicable to this non-RO refrigerator cartridge, and GE publishes none in the product page or performance sheet. |
| cost.moneyBackGuarantee | GE's product page and performance sheet publish a 30-day limited defect warranty but no separate money-back guarantee; Amazon's opened listing likewise supplied no manufacturer guarantee terms. |
| install.estimatedHours | GE describes installation as simple and publishes a demonstration video, but neither the manual, product page, nor video states an estimated installation time. |
| seo.verification | The independent verification loop has not run; this field is intentionally reserved for its verification stamp. |
Every source behind this page
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/XWFE
- GE's live parts store lists XWFE for purchase at $54.99
- XWFE exact product identity
- XWFE replaces XWF and fits refrigerators using XWF
- current direct price and active product status
- 170-gallon capacity and six-month service life
- 0.5 gpm maximum flow and 25-120 psi operating pressure
- carbon-block media and product dimensions
- GE direct one-pack price of $54.99
- simple installation with no tools or water shutoff required
- GE calls XWFE installation simple and says no tools or water shutoff are required
- no tools are required for XWFE replacement
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-29https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=000060638
- XWFE RFID sensor behavior
- XWFE backward compatibility with XWF refrigerators
- XWF is not forward compatible with XWFE refrigerators
- RFID bypass-plug model WR17X33825
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=21284
- OEM model-prefix list for refrigerators to which the XWF/XWFE replacement process applies
- Manufacturer datasheetaccessed: 2026-08-29https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--fjB01uoN--/c726eb80551543d98434f58b2ed74c6a47e53c1c.pdf
- 0.5 gpm service flow
- potable-water supply requirement
- 25-120 psi pressure range
- 33-100°F temperature range
- 170-gallon capacity
- unsafe-water warning and operating cautions
- 30-day limited warranty
- Manufacturer datasheetaccessed: 2026-08-29https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TZChZBfj--/0904cd03482093c858decdc14c910bae4eaa0f17.pdf
- XWFE installation procedure
- six-month replacement interval
- two-gallon post-installation flush
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18905
- IAPMO R&T W-9755 lists XWFE under NSF/ANSI 42 with its exact claims
- Retailer listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0882ZJ48W
- ASIN B0882ZJ48W identifies the genuine GE XWFE one-pack
- $49.98 one-time purchase price
- 4.5-star rating from 42,122 global ratings
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-29https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi06_EV2fMY
- official upper-right XWFE replacement demonstration
- two-gallon post-installation flush
- Government agencyaccessed: 2026-08-29https://www.cpsc.gov/search?search_api_fulltext=GE%20XWFE
- CPSC search for GE XWFE returned no results
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18906
- IAPMO R&T W-9756 lists XWFE under NSF/ANSI 53 with its exact claims
- NSF/ANSI 53 listing describes public or private drinking-water use
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18908
- IAPMO R&T W-9758 lists XWFE under NSF/ANSI 401 with its exact claims
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18761
- IAPMO R&T W-11362 lists XWFE under NSF P473 for PFOA/PFOS
- Retailer listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.walmart.com/ip/GV-GE-XWFE-FILTER/13796953262
- Walmart Great Value cartridge is marketed as compatible with GE XWFE and XWF
- Walmart listing is a Great Value XWFE-compatible replacement rather than the OEM GE cartridge
Cite this page
TapWaterData Editorial. "XWFE GE Water Filter Review: Cost & Cert Check." TapWaterData, verified 2026-08-29. https://www.tapwaterdata.com/filters/brand/ge/xwfe
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