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PSH25PSWASS

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Water Filter for the GE PSH25PSWASS (MSWF)

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

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PSH25PSWASS replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

PSH25PSWASS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

MSWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSH25PSWASS · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotMSWF 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 PSH25PSWASS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MSWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSH25PSWASS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the PSH25PSWASS low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the PSH25PSWASS uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. The PSH prefix is the tell: the PSH tag is how the catalog sorts Profile side-by-side machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Trailing letters like SS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

PSH vs PSK — what the prefix tells you

Catalog distance, parts proximity: PSH/PSK sit apart in the brochure, together in the parts catalog. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 25 cu ft refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does between changes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSH25PSWASS

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.

PSH25PSWASS filter questions

GE PSH25PSWASS: how do I clear the change-filter light?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PSH25PSWASS owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

PSH25PSWASS with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

No cap needed — the MSWF bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

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 MSWF 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 PSH25PSWASS?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the MSWF 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 MSWF cartridge

This bay takes the OEM MSWF. 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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