Product review (5 stars): Great tasting water for a reasonable price
This is the original filter model that came with my LG fridge. It fits perfectly and works as well as those I have purchased in retail stores where the appliances are sold. I discovered the price is better here for the LG 5231JA2006A. My city water is pretty decent most of the year with just a bit too much chlorine for me.  Those who live in an area where more harmful particulates are a particular problem might want to go for the "B" filter that also fits the same fridge models as this filter.  However, for most people who have normal tap water on a city system, this will be fine. At just under $34 per filter, I have not found a local seller or other vendor to beat the price.

The instructions say to run about 2.5 gallons of water through after installing the new filter that should be discarded. I don't recommend cutting that amount short because the initial water was clear before a spurting sound occurred and a large squirt of dark charcoal came out. After that first 1.5 gallons, the water stayed clear. I'm glad that I followed the installation instructions instead of trying to cheat and just fill a few glasses to discard.