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Water Filter for the Profile PSH25PGSBWV (MWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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PSH25PGSBWV specifics — where the filter actually lives
The PSH25PGSBWV carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every Profile side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
The small print owners learn the hard way: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The badge reads PSH25PGSBWV, but the chassis reads PSH: count on PSH to place this unit among Profile side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Trailing letters like WV denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.
PSH vs PSK — what the prefix tells you
Two prefixes, one Profile side-by-side mission: PSH and PSK break along production generations, and the water path is common to both. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (25 cubic feet), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.
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.
PSH25PGSBWV filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a GE PSH25PGSBWV?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the PSH25PGSBWV manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Can I run the GE PSH25PGSBWV with no cartridge installed?
You can, but unfiltered — the MWF bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 PSH25PGSBWV?
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
| Cartridge | OEM MWF | RECOMMENDEDMWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $14.99 | $37.47 | $67.44 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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