Water Filter for the GE HSK29MGMJCCC (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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HSK29MGMJCCC · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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HSK29MGMJCCC · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

Filter slotMWF bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for HSK29MGMJCCC. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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HSK29MGMJCCC specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Practical notes from the install forums: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the MWF line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. CC is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

Reading the HSK29MGMJCCC model code — what the digits tell you

Size class 29 cubic feet — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes. Filter logic on this chassis: trim codes shuffle doors and finishes; the MWF cartridge family is the fixed point.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

HSK29MGMJCCC filter questions

GE HSK29MGMJCCC: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the HSK29MGMJCCC owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Can I run the GE HSK29MGMJCCC with no cartridge installed?

No — the MWF bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

Are off-brand filters safe for a GE refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM MWF cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my HSK29MGMJCCC?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the MWF class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM MWF cartridge

This bay takes the OEM MWF. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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