GE Compatible Refrigerator Water Filter for MWF, GWF, MWFA, GWFA, GWF06

Review "GE Compatible Refrigerator Water Filter.
I like to plan ahead. I purchased the product 2 or 3 months ago so I would have a replacement available when needed. So, in trying to save some money, I ordered this replacement filter for my refrigerator. I put it in yesterday and ran about 3 gallons of water through it. Unfortunately, the water thereafter tasted like it was a used cartridge. The water smelled and tasted foul. My brother-in-law happened to be visiting and I asked him to try it. He said also the water tasted much worse than water straight out of the tap. A few moments ago, I looked to see if I could return or replace it and unfortunately I can't. One thing I don't like is as soon as a product is delivered they look for a review which of course, since I didn't put it in, I couldn't write an honest review. Now I can and am doing so.

Cheaper than OE!
As with probably all manufacturers, any maintenance or repair parts are outrageously expensive from the manufacturer. It's nice to have third parties manufacture decent replacement parts for non-critical functions. I know, I may be alone in this, but a water filter is not a critical need for me.

We bought our fridge used and have owned it for 4yrs. No problems overall. Then the water progressively became slower and slower. I knew the filter should be changed every few months, but at $30 a pop it was not going to happen! So, it got to the point where it took forever to fill up a glass and finally decided it was time. Took a gamble and purchased the 3rd party filter. I unhooked the original (probably) filter and twisted in the new one. I probably wasn't fast enough or had enough pressure when installing the new one and got sprayed! Oh well. Chalk one up for silly stories.

Then I went to get a glass and try it out. The water pressure came with the fury of a thousand...

CAVEAT EMPTOR - BUYER BEWARE!
I decided to research this item and company before buying this generic GE-compatible water filter. I Googled "Bolo Brands" and went to their website and could not find this product. I'll stay with the original GE filter and know that it works. Saving $10 is not worth risking my health!

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