Product review (5 stars): Great replacement filter at a much better price than GE will charge - Simple instructions and great info from seller
This water filter couldn't have been easier to install.  After placing my order I received an email from the seller thanking me for my purchase and offering helpful information such as frequently asked questions with corresponding answers, product information, and their assurance that if you are not happy with the filter, or it does not fit, they will offer an exchange or refund on the product.  I have changed water filters before on my previous fridge (a Samsung), but since moving into a new home and buying new appliances (GE Slate series), this would be my first attempt at replacing this filter.  For anyone wondering we purchased this fridge in June, so we got about 8 months out of the factory installed filter even though they recommend replacing every 6 months.  I simply waited until my light sensor turned red to indicate it was time to replace the water filter.  I received my order in 2 days thanks to Amazon Prime, and was ready to install this filter.  There is a little pamphlet inside the box along with the filter that has very simple instructions on how to replace your filter.  I liked that it suggested filling the new filter with tap water before installing.  This took about 2 minutes since the filter was dry, it would fill up then slowly absorb the water to the point where I could fill it again.  Once I had the filter to the point where it was almost filled with fresh water, I simply unscrewed the old filter and screwed in the new one, being careful not to over tighten as the directions suggested.  I held my "reset filter" button on the fridge and the red light turned off.  Included in the box was a sticker for every month of the year so that you could place the sticker on the new filter to indicate when you replaced it.  I will be curious to see how long this filter goes before having to replace.  I ran about 3 glasses of water through the new filter to clear out all the air bubbles.  There was minimal gurgling and a few spurts of getting the air out of the line before the water ran smoothly.  I did do a taste test and speed of water flow check before and after replacement and I'm happy to say there was no change in speed.  I had a horrible experience with the last fridge where I bought a bargain filter and it was like watching paint dry waiting for the water to come out.  No problems at all with this Sunny Shine water filter.  I will gladly re order again when it comes time to replace.  I've included a picture of the replaced picture with the sticker I put on it indicating when I replaced it.  ** I received this product at a discounted price for using and providing an honest review of the product.