Genuine GE filter

GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter

Fits the 3 refrigerator models listed below, each checked against linked sources.

Checked 2026-10-27

Brand
GE
Part number
RPWFE
Replace
about every 6 months

RPWFE filters sit in either a blue or a grey holder, and the two install differently. Check the colour of your holder before starting.

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Refrigerators that use the RPWFE

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How to replace the RPWFE

  1. Find the filter holder and note its colour: RPWFE holders are blue or grey, and they install differently.
  2. Blue holder: pull the bottom of the cartridge to release it from the clips and swing it out until the holder clicks, then turn it a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. Grey holder: pull the bottom so it swings out, then gently pull it to unseat it.
  3. Blue holder: with FRONT facing the top of the fridge, push the new filter in until seated, turn it a quarter turn clockwise so FRONT faces out, and swing it back in. Grey holder: center it with FRONT facing out, push it in until seated, and swing it back in. The red indicators should not be visible.
  4. Run water from the dispenser for about 3 minutes (around 1.5 gallons) to clear air.
  5. RPWFE filters have a chip the fridge reads within about a minute. If the replace-filter light stays on, check that FRONT faces outward, or hold the Reset Water Filter pad for about 3 seconds if your model has one.

More detail and troubleshooting: How to Replace a GE Refrigerator Water Filter.

RPWFE questions

Which refrigerators use the RPWFE?

We've confirmed 3 models: GE GFE28GYNFS, GE GYE22GYNFS, GE PFE28KYNFS. Each model page links the parts listings we checked.

How often should you replace the RPWFE?

About every 6 months. Replace it sooner if water flow from the dispenser slows noticeably.

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