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GE GFE28GMKES Water Filter Replacement

Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing

The GFE28GMKES uses the GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter

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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Confirm before you buy

  1. Check the model label inside your fridge reads GFE28GMKES.
  2. The filter in your fridge now should be labelled RPWFE.
  3. GE's parts page also lists the XWFE as a compatible filter for this model.

How we checked this match

Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing: GE Appliances parts listing for GFE28GMKES.

Checked 2026-10-28. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Replacing the GFE28GMKES water filter

It's the same RPWFE filter in every refrigerator that uses it, but where it sits and how its housing opens can differ between models. Follow the RPWFE replacement steps or our full guide, how to replace a ge refrigerator water filter, and check your owner's manual for the filter's location on the GFE28GMKES.

Other refrigerators that use the RPWFE

GFE28GMKES water filter questions

What water filter does the GE GFE28GMKES use?

The GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter. Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing (GE Appliances).

How often should I change the GFE28GMKES water filter?

Replace the RPWFE about every 6 months. Change it sooner if water flow from the dispenser slows noticeably.

What should I check before buying the RPWFE?

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