Water Filter for the GE PSK29NHWICWW (MWF)

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

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PSK29NHWICWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSK29NHWICWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

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 PSK29NHWICWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSK29NHWICWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the PSK run. Mechanically the PSK29NHWICWW uses a twist-in cartridge: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: count on PSK to place this unit among Profile side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. The WW tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

PSK vs PFS — what the prefix tells you

The PSK prefix sits next to PFS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: Profile side-by-side against Profile French-door, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Capacity check: the 29 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

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.

PSK29NHWICWW filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the PSK29NHWICWW?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the PSK29NHWICWW manual documents the button for each panel variant.

GE PSK29NHWICWW: bypass plug needed without a filter?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the PSK29NHWICWW still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 PSK29NHWICWW?

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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