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Water Filter for the GE GST25KGPHWW (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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GST25KGPHWW replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

GST25KGPHWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GST25KGPHWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 GST25KGPHWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GST25KGPHWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GST25KGPHWW carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the GST25KGPHWW uses a twist-in cartridge: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Before you click buy, two things: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: generally a side-by-side family machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. Trim code WW: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

GS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The GS prefix sits next to GSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: side-by-side family on the GS side, side-by-side on the GSS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. Capacity check: the 25 cu ft in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the GST25KGPHWW

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

ClearFit CF-1001 replacement cartridge for GST25KGPHWW-class filters

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.

GST25KGPHWW filter questions

GST25KGPHWW filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GST25KGPHWW manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the GE GST25KGPHWW dispense water without a filter cartridge?

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 GST25KGPHWW?

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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