Read below for my cheap solution! I carefully removed the RFID sticker using a hair dryer to heat it up. Then, I used scissors to cut the excess sticker around the RFID chip. Next, I essentially laminated the sticker with packaging tape, so that the sticker is no longer sticky on the bottom. I positioned the sticker under the RFID sensor and taped it into place (I had to reposition a couple times to find the right spot). Now I can buy and use the cheap XWF filters. The only downside is that the red light always stays on, but I could care less. I put the installation date on the cheap filter, and plan to replace every 6 months or so.
@@solosix3991 I am not aware of a time of use expiration where it would stop working. If that would be an issue, you could just buy a filter bypass and remove & repurpose the RFID sticker from it - which surely would not expire.
@@rasicule what does a filter bypass do? Will the fridge still filter water? I dint have any electronics on the outside of my fridge. I have the freezer ice maker.
I replaced the WXFE with the WXF and the only difference is that the "Change Filter" light stays on, it will not cancel. I wrote the date on the side with a marker pen and change it every six months. The price difference is VAST..! $16.99 for three WXF compared to $54.99 for one WXFE. That is approximately $150 difference for a 3 pack. For $150, I can deal with the red change filter light staying on.
I wonder if it has the chip because I bought a GE WXFE filter on eBay that did not have the chip and it did not work and the water wouldn't even come out. There are knock-offs out there like they did with fashion accessories in China so be careful
Thx for the video. 1st: my new fridge is not wifi enabled, yet it came with the xwfe. Does it matter? 2nd: your background music is annoying and loud; I had trouble understanding you.
Good point. Further details which may explain the videographer's terminology: The frig has a low power radio frequency transmitter&receiver (called rfid reader) to send signals to the rfid (radio frequency i.d.) chip on the filter then read the reflected signal that comes back from the filter. The rfid chip is designed to absorb the transmitted signal and reflect it back with an i.d. imprinted. No battery needed. That is why the author uses 'wifi' to describe the tiny transmitter/receiver. Better terminology may be "R.F.I.D. TRANSPONDER/READER inside every GE xwfe CAPABLE frig"
The video is quite useful. But I can only hear was the difference between both filter is Music Music Music and then again Music and after a while Music again. Thank you Music Music and f music
Thank you for this post! I'm about a month out before needing to replace my filter for the first time and was looking around for the best deal. Sounds like I'll have to get the pricey one just to get past this first time, but will keep looking. I saw a site offering an aftermarket filter but it looked VERY SHADY! No pictures, no contact info, just payment links. Hard pass!!
It’s nice that they upgraded, not by making the filter better or last longer but they instead doubled the price and added something we didn’t even need.
Hey, first off thanks for posting this video, I have this exact Same fridge. I ordered the GE XWFE filter from Amazon and got it with no problems, but after changing the filter the water came out first black so then I just filled up a few bowls of water until it became clear and clean, but now the water and ice have a funny taste. Did you have this same experience, or do you have some advice on what should I do?, Thanks.
You need to run at least 1 full gallon of water, and in your case I would actually recommend 2, through the filter before use. I would also dump out and discard your first full bin of ice too. That said,, you stated that you purchased your filter from Amazon. I would make sure that it isn't some type of knock off or aftermarket filter that is defective or just poor quality. The dark color you're seeing could just be charcoal filtering out which is very commonly used in filters and nothing to worry about. Again I have no way of knowing what you purchased so I can't be sure if anything. I hope you might find some of that useful. Best of luck and thanks for the support!
The other annoying thing about this filter (compared to older models) is that you can't remove the cartridge from the plastic 'cup' to actually SEE if the filter is dirty. "Just trust us-- we need the revenue-- I mean, you want to be safe, don't you? Change it when we tell you to." Bastards.
Unfortunately, I also struggled with the filter problem for days before I found the solution! GE solved it with a chip, so that only its own filters can be used, it cannot be replaced with a filter from another party, only the one in which the chip was installed! (rough) So the XWFE types have a chip, while the XWF type does not! The only solution is to buy a GE chipped filter, which unfortunately costs approx. $50! The aftermarket, but replaceable XWF type is not good, because it does not have a chip!
My GE fridge does NOT have an on the door ice and water dispenser. I have an inside the door water dispenser. No electronic reader, just the button that warns me to change it. The button works with the XWF filter. There is no need to pay for filter with the chip.
@@614inc I think what he is referring to is your comments about how the chip works...telling you if there are clogs or leaks. The chip is on the sticker so it does not have the capability of telling you anything of that sort. It can only tell you when it is time to replace based on when you first installed which you can simply do with a calendar notice on your phone. Sooooo, as others have done, you can buy the xwf filter for a fraction of the price and just take the sticker off your old xwfe filter and place it on your cheaper xwf filter. The only issue is that your replace filter light will always remain on. It is annoying that you just made up those facts about how the chip works and posted it for people to believe.
@@mgpviican you explain what sticker I need to remove? Is it the whole sticker around the filter or is there something else? And do I really need to do that if I’m just going to put a reminder on my calendar?
@@deniellebonasera4055 Yes it is the whole sticker. I have the older model but from what other UA-camrs have said, yes, you do need to do it if you have the newer style refrigerator because your refrigerator picks up the info from the sticker to make sure you are using the updated filter, if not it will not run. Just look up xwf xwfe hack.
Read below for my cheap solution!
I carefully removed the RFID sticker using a hair dryer to heat it up. Then, I used scissors to cut the excess sticker around the RFID chip. Next, I essentially laminated the sticker with packaging tape, so that the sticker is no longer sticky on the bottom. I positioned the sticker under the RFID sensor and taped it into place (I had to reposition a couple times to find the right spot). Now I can buy and use the cheap XWF filters.
The only downside is that the red light always stays on, but I could care less. I put the installation date on the cheap filter, and plan to replace every 6 months or so.
Yeah, but won't the old serial number only just work for a limited time?
@@solosix3991 I am not aware of a time of use expiration where it would stop working. If that would be an issue, you could just buy a filter bypass and remove & repurpose the RFID sticker from it - which surely would not expire.
Thank you for supporting the channel!
@@rasicule what does a filter bypass do? Will the fridge still filter water? I dint have any electronics on the outside of my fridge. I have the freezer ice maker.
That's a great idea!
I replaced the WXFE with the WXF and the only difference is that the "Change Filter" light stays on, it will not cancel. I wrote the date on the side with a marker pen and change it every six months. The price difference is VAST..! $16.99 for three WXF compared to $54.99 for one WXFE. That is approximately $150 difference for a 3 pack. For $150, I can deal with the red change filter light staying on.
were you speaking? all I could hear was music
I have that exact same refrigerator and replaced my filter with a WFX and have had no problems.
water drop WD-F48 worked just fine in my Cafe' GE fridge which stated that the WXFE filter was required.
I wonder if it has the chip because I bought a GE WXFE filter on eBay that did not have the chip and it did not work and the water wouldn't even come out. There are knock-offs out there like they did with fashion accessories in China so be careful
does the change filter light stay on?
Thanks for posting. I had a natural curiosity about this myself!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
Thx for the video. 1st: my new fridge is not wifi enabled, yet it came with the xwfe. Does it matter? 2nd: your background music is annoying and loud; I had trouble understanding you.
Thank you for supporting the channel!
That was my question. I don't have an outside ice maker.
That "chip" is embedded in the label, which can be easily removed, and wrapped around the xwf filter. Easy as pie.
Will it still work though? I don’t care if it doesn’t work with my wifi and I have to deal with an error code, as long as it still filters the water.
Take the music off!!!!!!
Lol you don't like it? 😂
I have a ge refrigerator with external ice and water dispenser, but no wifi...that being said will xwf be compatible?
Did you ever find the answer? I think the red replacement light will always be on.
I’m on the same boat
Thank you- definitely going with your advice and to pay the upharge for the planned obsoletion
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Good video except the music is too loud.
The background music is distracting.
Thank you for this valuable information.
Great video, however fridge's RFID reader has nothing to do with WIFI...
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Good point. Further details which may explain the videographer's terminology: The frig has a low power radio frequency transmitter&receiver (called rfid reader) to send signals to the rfid (radio frequency i.d.) chip on the filter then read the reflected signal that comes back from the filter. The rfid chip is designed to absorb the transmitted signal and reflect it back with an i.d. imprinted. No battery needed. That is why the author uses 'wifi' to describe the tiny transmitter/receiver. Better terminology may be "R.F.I.D. TRANSPONDER/READER inside every GE xwfe CAPABLE frig"
The video is quite useful. But I can only hear was the difference between both filter is Music Music Music and then again Music and after a while Music again. Thank you Music Music and f music
can I use XWF ? I don't use wifi for the GE fridge, I turn wifi off on the fridge
Thank you for this post! I'm about a month out before needing to replace my filter for the first time and was looking around for the best deal. Sounds like I'll have to get the pricey one just to get past this first time, but will keep looking. I saw a site offering an aftermarket filter but it looked VERY SHADY! No pictures, no contact info, just payment links. Hard pass!!
Good luck! Thank you for supporting the channel!
The music was a terrible idea. Hard to hear you. Just…why??
It’s nice that they upgraded, not by making the filter better or last longer but they instead doubled the price and added something we didn’t even need.
Could you make the music a little louder?
Hey, first off thanks for posting this video, I have this exact Same fridge. I ordered the GE XWFE filter from Amazon and got it with no problems, but after changing the filter the water came out first black so then I just filled up a few bowls of water until it became clear and clean, but now the water and ice have a funny taste. Did you have this same experience, or do you have some advice on what should I do?, Thanks.
You need to run at least 1 full gallon of water, and in your case I would actually recommend 2, through the filter before use. I would also dump out and discard your first full bin of ice too. That said,, you stated that you purchased your filter from Amazon. I would make sure that it isn't some type of knock off or aftermarket filter that is defective or just poor quality. The dark color you're seeing could just be charcoal filtering out which is very commonly used in filters and nothing to worry about. Again I have no way of knowing what you purchased so I can't be sure if anything. I hope you might find some of that useful. Best of luck and thanks for the support!
@@614inc
Thank you, yes this was very helpful. I will run the two gallons and empty today and I'll let you know how I made out, thanks again.
I have a ge French door that uses xwfe and I dint have any visible electronics. Could I use the cheaper version?
I do
What were you thinking when you added that music track?!
Thank you!!
Do the ice cubes still come out crystal clear?
Clear as water
This isn’t true my fridge doesn’t have WiFi
Mam, that music just not good for an informative video. You can't understand what youre saying.
The other annoying thing about this filter (compared to older models) is that you can't remove the cartridge from the plastic 'cup' to actually SEE if the filter is dirty. "Just trust us-- we need the revenue-- I mean, you want to be safe, don't you? Change it when we tell you to." Bastards.
The label is the one that has the chip and you can see it your self by pealing the label but the only difference is the label 😂 XWF and XWFE
Thanks for supporting the channel!
Unfortunately, I also struggled with the filter problem for days before I found the solution! GE solved it with a chip, so that only its own filters can be used, it cannot be replaced with a filter from another party, only the one in which the chip was installed! (rough) So the XWFE types have a chip, while the XWF type does not! The only solution is to buy a GE chipped filter, which unfortunately costs approx. $50! The aftermarket, but replaceable XWF type is not good, because it does not have a chip!
There are ways around this!! Take 10 min and do your research!!
Your music is more louder than your voice
You should make only background music videos, ditch the reviews
Holy crap lose the awful music.
My GE fridge does NOT have an on the door ice and water dispenser. I have an inside the door water dispenser. No electronic reader, just the button that warns me to change it. The button works with the XWF filter. There is no need to pay for filter with the chip.
Why you put music on this 🤦♂️
ugg, lose the annoying music!!!
You don't know what you are talking about!
Care to elaborate why you feel this way?
@@614inc I think what he is referring to is your comments about how the chip works...telling you if there are clogs or leaks. The chip is on the sticker so it does not have the capability of telling you anything of that sort. It can only tell you when it is time to replace based on when you first installed which you can simply do with a calendar notice on your phone. Sooooo, as others have done, you can buy the xwf filter for a fraction of the price and just take the sticker off your old xwfe filter and place it on your cheaper xwf filter. The only issue is that your replace filter light will always remain on.
It is annoying that you just made up those facts about how the chip works and posted it for people to believe.
@@mgpviican you explain what sticker I need to remove? Is it the whole sticker around the filter or is there something else? And do I really need to do that if I’m just going to put a reminder on my calendar?
@@deniellebonasera4055
Yes it is the whole sticker. I have the older model but from what other UA-camrs have said, yes, you do need to do it if you have the newer style refrigerator because your refrigerator picks up the info from the sticker to make sure you are using the updated filter, if not it will not run. Just look up xwf xwfe hack.
@@mgpvii 0:58 shows a wifi signal, perhaps his frig has wifi he can access through his phone.
left as soon as the stupid music started.
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the background music is so annoying!