I don't know what all the complaining about price is about. Every fridge I've owned (whirlpool, Kitchenaid, etc) all have had expensive water filters... My Frigidaire refrigerator has always produced clean, yummy tasting water & ice. Switching the filter when the light turns on is just a recommendation. If you don't want to pay for it just push it a few more months.... heavens forbid you drink tap water or bottled water for a few weeks.