Water Filter for the GE TPS24BPCEBS (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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TPS24BPCEBS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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TPS24BPCEBS · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

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 TPS24BPCEBS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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TPS24BPCEBS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The TPS24BPCEBS carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the TPS24BPCEBS uses a twist-in cartridge: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Owners of the TPS24BPCEBS report the same friction points: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the MWF media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. Trailing letters like BS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

Reading the TPS24BPCEBS model code — what the digits tell you

Cabinet decode: 24 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one. Filter logic on this chassis: the same MWF family covers this chassis end to end.

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.

TPS24BPCEBS filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the TPS24BPCEBS?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the TPS24BPCEBS manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Does the GE TPS24BPCEBS need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

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 TPS24BPCEBS?

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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