AquaFresh WF285 Refrigerator Replacement Filter

by AquaFresh

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Aqua Fresh refrigerator water filter will replace the front grill, quarter-turn filter found in many Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Thermadore, and Kenmore refrigerators.

Product Description

This Aqua Fresh refrigerator water filter will replace the front grill, quarter-turn filter found in many Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Thermadore, and Kenmore refrigerators.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013FHY4Q
• Item model number: WF285
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,278 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #84 in Home Improvement > Appliances > Large Appliance Accessories > Refrigerator Parts & Accessories > Water Filters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Produces dirty black carbon debris-filled water., October 6, 2008

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DigitalMan - See all my reviews

This review is from: AquaFresh WF285 Refrigerator Replacement Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

We purchased this filter (AquaFresh WF285) from another online retailer as a less expensive alternative to our Whirlpool brand filter. Bad choice.

Immediately after installing it we noticed it was producing lots of very tiny black particles of debris in the water, even though we had run the recommended 2 quarts of water through it. Long story short, over 30 minutes and 20 quarts of water later, the water was still filled with these very small carbon pieces, almost like black dust.

We removed it and put our Whirlpool brand filter back in, and within 4 quarts the debris started to go away, and after 6 quarts the water was running clean again.

So, we assumed that we must have simply received a defective filter. Not so.

We contacted the online retailer and they sent us a new one in exchange, and the new one gave us the same exact results. We ran gallon after gallon of water through it (thoroughly rinsing the jug between fills to make sure we weren't seeing lingering remnant debris), and still the second replacement WF285 kept producing water filled with black carbon dust.

However, you do need a keen eye to notice it so I'm guessing that's why we haven't found other negative reviews of the product yet. We believe it's likely that most people simply don't notice the carbon dust after a few quarts because it's so fine, and I'm willing to bet that a lot of people are drinking some carbon-dusty water right now because they've never taken a close look at their water after using this.

If you have this product, fill a white (or very light) colored bowl or juice jug with it and let it sit for a few seconds and watch it under good lighting. You will notice that as the water settles the carbon dust begins to rise to the top and swirl together, making it more visible for people with poor eyesight.

We've switched back to the actual Whirlpool brand and our fridge water is perfectly clean again. Too bad, we were really hoping to save some money because the Whirlpool filters are so much more expensive, but it's totally not worth drinking nasty water from poorly made filters to save a lousy 10 bucks. This experience has us back to buying filters direct from Whirlpool now at a premium. Major bummer.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars AquaFoul, October 26, 2008

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Chad W. Perry "Bargain Hunter" (Greenwood, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AquaFresh WF285 Refrigerator Replacement Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this filter because it was the cheapest of the whole bunch. It really is true.....you get what you pay for. This filter doesn't help with the taste and odor of my water. I just purchased another filter from ABT that is the original filter for my refrigerator for $10 more and no shipping costs. DO NOT BUY THIS FILTER!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Purchased 3, 2 Broke.... Almost Disaster, November 9, 2009

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Adam McNutt "Adam" (Wilmington, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AquaFresh WF285 Refrigerator Replacement Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have purchased 3 of these filters for my fridge. The first time I purchased 2 at one time so I could have a backup. 1 day after installing the first one, the plastic part of the filter broke and water QUICKLY started leaking from the filter onto the floor. I figured it was just a 1 in a million thing and put the other filter in. It worked fine for the 3 months until my little light told me it was time to order a new one. I ordered one and replaced the filter. One week later, pop, the plastic seal broke yet again and water again was all over my floor. I was very, very lucky to be at home and in the kitchen BOTH times they broke, otherwise I would have come home to a flooded house as the water comes out at full force. I would recommend spending the extra money for a different filter. I know I will from now on.........