Water Filter for the GE PSS29NSTASS (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PSS29NSTASS · 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

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSS29NSTASS · Quick Facts

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

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 PSS29NSTASS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS29NSTASS specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the PSS run. The seat is a twist-in design — a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: PSS machines come from the Profile side-by-side program, and GE’s parts system rewards you for knowing it: one cartridge family covers the run. Finish letter sets like SS never alter the bay; the MWF line fits the whole set.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: split by cabinet mission (Profile side-by-side versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the PSS/GSS story. capacity 29 cu ft: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.

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.

PSS29NSTASS filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE PSS29NSTASS — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PSS29NSTASS manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

GE PSS29NSTASS: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the MWF bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 PSS29NSTASS?

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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