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GE GYE21JYMFS Water Filter Replacement
Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing
The GYE21JYMFS uses the GE XWFE Refrigerator Water Filter
- Part number
- XWFE
- Replace
- about every 6 months
The XWFE has a built-in chip. The older XWF has no chip and is not a guaranteed substitute: fridges that expect an XWFE can show an error with an XWF. Buy the XWFE if GE lists it for your model.
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Next change due in about 6 months. Add a reminder to your calendar:
Confirm before you buy
- Check the model label inside your fridge reads GYE21JYMFS.
- The filter in your fridge now should be labelled XWFE.
How we checked this match
Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing: GE Appliances parts listing for GYE21JYMFS.
Checked 2026-10-28. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Replacing the GYE21JYMFS water filter
It's the same XWFE filter in every refrigerator that uses it, but where it sits and how its housing opens can differ between models. Follow the XWFE 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 GYE21JYMFS.
Other refrigerators that use the XWFE
GYE21JYMFS water filter questions
What water filter does the GE GYE21JYMFS use?
The GE XWFE Refrigerator Water Filter. Confirmed by the manufacturer's parts listing (GE Appliances).
How often should I change the GYE21JYMFS water filter?
Replace the XWFE about every 6 months. Change it sooner if water flow from the dispenser slows noticeably.
What should I check before buying the XWFE?
The XWFE has a built-in chip. The older XWF has no chip and is not a guaranteed substitute: fridges that expect an XWFE can show an error with an XWF. Buy the XWFE if GE lists it for your model.