Product review (1 stars): ***Edited*** Too much plastic taste
***EDITED REVIEW***

After a successful year of using these two filters I bought another replacement. Remembering the issues I had before (see original review below) I grabbed an old gallon jug and measured TWO gallons of water to absolutely ensure I had cleared out any gunk remaining in the filter from the manufacturing process. After a day or two I filled my water cup and started drinking (first thing in the morning). The water tasted a lot like plastic again. This time it was bad enough that my wife noticed it as well when I had her check it. Refund requested. We'll try a more expensive option and see if we have the same problem.

Seller "Certified Battery" requires me to pay for return shipping and will only refund 80% because the item is damaged. Do not buy from them!

***Original Review Below***
I checked the model number on my refrigerator and searched Amazon for a water filter that would replace it. The description on this filter said it would fit my fridge and the price was way better than the official product replacement. Good shipping, came quick, great price, five stars. One thing to add... I didn't read the directions before installing the filter. It is VERY straight forward, pop the old one out and pop the new one in. There's a little turn involved but that is clearly marked on the bottle. One thing I forgot: you have to clear out or purge the new filter prior to using it. I noticed soon after installation there was a moderately strong plastic-like taste to the water. It didn't get any better the second or third day. Suddenly, I remembered when the guys from the store installed my fridge they ran a bunch of water into a bucket before telling me the water was ready to use. As soon as I remembered that I grabbed a bucket and ran at least 1 gallon out of the system. Plastic taste: gone. Oops. I doubt there were any health repercussions, but I would have preferred not to be drinking weird tasting water for a couple days. By the way, my family did not report noticing the taste, that's how mild it was. So today the water tastes great and I've got a second filter on standby when this one expires in a few months.