Product review (5 stars): I've bought OEM and off brands before but have stayed true to the OEM for the sheer fact that they work the best (in my opinion)
Review Time - If you have a fridge with a water dispenser and an ice maker these filters are a must have. I've bought OEM and off brands before but have stayed true to the OEM for the sheer fact that they work the best (in my opinion). The installation is easy, just take the old one out and put the new one in. Dispense several glasses of water to filter out all the gross stuff... and I mean gross. This will also reduce the sputtering when you first install the filter and start using it to dispense water. Always remember to reset the filter light indicator. As a secondary measure I like to write the date I install the new filter right on the filter so I can keep tabs on how I do (should) replace the filter.

And like GE claims this filter should take out most everything that is in our water (lead, pesticides, herbicides, VOC, etc...).

For me it's just a simple peace of mind to know that I'm using the right filter.