October 23, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a GE Profile Refrigerator

Did you know that manufacturers recommend changing your refrigerator water filter every 6 months or more frequently if water flow slows? This is because the contaminants the filter removes from your water become trapped in the filter, eventually clogging it. Fortunately, replacing the filter is a quick task that anyone can master.

GE Profile offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your GE Profile refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your GE Profile refrigerator, use the filter finder in our GE Profile refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below lists the GE Profile water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to step-by-step instruction videos. Read on to learn how to replace the water filter in your refrigerator.

How to change the water filter in a GE Profile side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
MWF, XWF	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace twist-to-remove refrigerator water filters

How to change the water filter in a GE Profile French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
RPWFE, XWF	Swing out	In door, Inside top-right	How to replace swing-out refrigerator water filters
XWF	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace twist-to-remove refrigerator water filters

How to change the water filter in a GE Profile French 4-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
RPWFE, XWF	Swing out	In door, Inside top-right	How to replace swing-out refrigerator water filters
XWF	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace twist-to-remove refrigerator water filters

Step-by-step instructions by GE Profile water filter part number

How to replace twist-to-remove refrigerator water filters

The twist-to-remove GE Profile water filters are MWF and XWF.

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a swing-out water filter

The swing-out GE Profile water filters are RPWFE and XWF.

Inside top-left and inside top-right

Open the cover and swing the filter out.
Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
Insert the new filter in the housing.
Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.

End of the door

Open the cover and pull out the bottom of the filter.
Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
Insert the new filter in the housing.
Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.

Behind door bin

Remove the door bin and swing the filter out.
Twist the filter to the left to release it then pull the filter straight out of the housing.
Insert the new filter in the housing and twist it to the right.
Swing the filter into its compartment and reinstall the door bin.

Middle of the door

Open the cover and swing the filter out.
Twist the filter to the left to release it then pull the filter straight out of the housing.
Insert the new filter in the housing and twist it to the right.
Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.

Remember to run 2 gallons of water through the dispenser to purge air and residue. Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using GE Profile water filter GXRTDR.

Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.

If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.