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ESS25LSNABS

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Water Filter for the GE ESS25LSNABS (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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ESS25LSNABS replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

ESS25LSNABS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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ESS25LSNABS · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

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 ESS25LSNABS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ESS25LSNABS specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the ESS25LSNABS, the cartridge in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

Field notes: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: ESS on this badge family usually means E-series side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The BS ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

ESS vs HSS — what the prefix tells you

Prefix families here: ESS against HSS. Chassis first: E-series side-by-side (ESS) versus side-by-side (HSS). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. read the code as 25 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the ESS25LSNABS

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

ESS25LSNABS filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: GE ESS25LSNABS?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the ESS25LSNABS manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Can I run the GE ESS25LSNABS 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 ESS25LSNABS?

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.

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OEM MWF cartridge

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