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Water Filter for the Profile PSX29NHXACWW (MWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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PSX29NHXACWW specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the MWF cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. Trim code WW: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.
Reading the PSX29NHXACWW model code — what the digits tell you
Cabinet decode: 29 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: the PSX29NHXACWW family shares one water path, so the MWF cartridge fits the entire run.
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.
PSX29NHXACWW filter questions
PSX29NHXACWW filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PSX29NHXACWW manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Will the GE PSX29NHXACWW dispense water without a filter cartridge?
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 PSX29NHXACWW?
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
| Cartridge | OEM MWF | RECOMMENDEDMWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $14.99 | $37.47 | $67.44 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
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