Product review (1 stars): Worst Filter Ever
Genuine GE filters cost about $40.  These filters cost less than half that.  Well apparently you really do get what you pay for.

When I first installed the filter I flushed the system like you're supposed to.  The first few cups of water came out loaded with black soot.  This was probably just dust from the filter, but the name-brand replacement filters I usually get have never done this.

After flushing the system by drawing a few gallons of water through my water dispenser the black is gone, and the water is almost crystal clear.  Almost.  But as clear as the water is looking now, unfiltered water I draw directly from my kitchen faucet is cleaner looking.  I don't know what's causing slight tint in the water but I'm not drinking it to find out.

Oh well, lesson learned.  I'm going to my local home improvement store right now to get a real filter, and I won't be ordering this brand again.  Ever.