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PSH23SGPABS

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Water Filter for the GE PSH23SGPABS (MWF)

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PSH23SGPABS replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

PSH23SGPABS · 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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PSH23SGPABS · 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 PSH23SGPABS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSH23SGPABS specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PSH23SGPABS, the cartridge in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Field notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One prefix, one chassis family: generally a Profile side-by-side machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. Trailing letters like BS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

PSH vs PSK — what the prefix tells you

Both prefixes sort into Profile side-by-side stock; generations differ, the cartridge line does not. call it a 23 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSH23SGPABS

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.

PSH23SGPABS filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the PSH23SGPABS?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the PSH23SGPABS owner’s manual page for filter status.

Running the PSH23SGPABS with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

No — run it empty if you like; the MWF bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 PSH23SGPABS?

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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