Water Sentinel WSG-1 Replacement Fridge Filter

by Water Sentinel

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WaterSentinel WSG-1 Replacement Water Filter fits the GE models, MWF, GWF, MWFA, GWFA, GWF06. It also fits the Kenmore 46-9991 and the Hotpoint - HWF and HWFA. This filter contains a compressed carbon block which provides tremendous capacity to remove and/or reduce impurities and sediment that may be present in your drinking water. The carbon block has millions of active sites on its surface and within the structure which can absorb impurities like a sponge, and can adsorb and hold other types of impurities on its surface like a magnet. Additionally, this filter can catalytically breakdown other impurities very similar to the way a catalytic converter works in your automobile. These processes ensure that you are getting the cleanest and best tasting water possible.

Product Description

This WaterSentinel refrigerator water filter contains a compressed carbon block which provides tremendous capacity to remove and/or reduce impurities and sediment that may be present in your drinking water. The carbon block has millions of active sites on its surface and within the structure which can absorb impurities like a sponge, and can adsorb and hold other types of impurities on its surface like a magnet. Additionally, this filter can catalytically breakdown other impurities very similar to the way a catalytic converter works in your automobile. These processes ensure that you are getting the cleanest and best tasting water possible. This economical filter will provide you with fresh and clean tasting water and ice cubes. Can be used to replace the following filters: GE - MWF, GWF, MWFA, GWFA, GWF06 Kenmore - 46-9991 Hotpoint - HWF, HWFA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 3.4 x 3.3 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00230KU5A
• Item model number: WSG-1
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (223 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Appliances > Large Appliance Accessories > Refrigerator Parts & Accessories > Water Filters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars only improves taste; does not make water safer/cleaner, November 22, 2011

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Wandering Rogue - See all my reviews

This review is from: Water Sentinel WSG-1 Replacement Filter, 3-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was checking out these filters to replace the more expensive GE filters. According to Water Sentinel themselves, these filters are certified against ANSI/NSF Standard 42, and only Standard 42. That standard is soley for aesthetics; that is, the filter removes chlorine that makes the water taste bad. The GE filters are certified against ANSI/NSF Standards 42 and 53. Standard 53 is for the reduction of lead, mercury, Giardia and other cysts, asbestos, and many other chemicals. The Water Sentinel filters DO NOT remove these items. So, although the water tastes better than tap water, it is not any safer than tap water. If you're buying filters only to improve the taste of the water, these are definitely less expensive than the GE filters. If you're buying filters to improve the safety and quality of the water, stick with the GE filters.

From the ANSI website:

NSF/ANSI Standard 42: Drinking Water Treatment Units - Aesthetic Effects
Overview: This standard covers point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) systems designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health-related contaminants (chlorine, taste and odor, and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water.

NSF/ANSI Standard 53: Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects
Overview: Standard 53 addresses point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) systems designed to reduce specific health-related contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, lead, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether), that may be present in public or private drinking water.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now comes with a smaller o-ring in the box, which fixed the leaking, May 4, 2011

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Matt (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Water Sentinel WSG-1 Replacement Fridge Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I almost bought the Brita brand filter again after reading about all the people experiencing leak problems, but I couldn't resist the savings. I've used the original GE MWF filter in my GE fridge, then switched to the Brita brand and have replaced several of those. I just recently found the WaterSentinal brand and it's about a third of the cost of the Brita. I went to install it in my fridge and like many others my fridge just sprayed water everywhere. It screwed in all the way like it was supposed to, but wouldn't stay sealed. When I opened the box I noticed another o-ring in there with a note that stated if it leaked then use this o-ring, so I quickly swapped out the o-ring and I was in business. I ran it for 5 minutes as they say to clear all the crud out, and I'm pleased to say that this filter works just as well as either the GE or Brita filter ever did. The flow is also noticeably faster too. Water and ice from this filter tastes the same, and I saved a bunch of cash! I'll be buying again for sure.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job - as claimed, July 27, 2009

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jazzbanjo (Mid-Atlantic area) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Water Sentinel WSG-1 Replacement Fridge Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

Installation was a cinch. Does what it claims. Cheaper than the GE filter. However, I think it's overpriced for what it is, but I guess they tailor their $ to GE's cost which is just ridiculous.