Purchased this refrigerator as an upgrade with our newly-constructed home. Changing the water filter is incredibly much easier than our last refrigerator in that it's all upfront behind an outside panel. The refrigerator's only drawback is that the doors are difficult to open, requiring a strong pull on both the cooler side as well as the freezer side. The GE technician has informed us that that is not adjustable whatsoever. (Therefore a 4-star rating versus a 5-star rating.)