GE MWF — Part-number fidelity matters

GE labels 6 months / 200 gallons. FilterCycle light-use homes (two people, municipal water) often run 9 months with normal flow and taste.

Replace early if

• Ice cubes smell stale
• Dispenser flow drops by half
• You had a boil-water advisory (swap after event)

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Quarterly fridge filter ships cost ~$180/year for one cartridge slot. A two-pack on demand is usually under $90/year for the same usage.