How often to change a fridge water filter
Last checked October 28, 2026
Most makers say every 6 months, or sooner if you use more water than the filter's rated gallons. Here is what each maker states for its own filter.
| Filter | Maker's interval | Maker's rated capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAF-QIN | 6 months | 300 gal | maker page |
| DA29-00020B | 6 months | 300 gal | maker page |
| EDR1RXD1 | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| EDR4RXD1 | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| LT1000P | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| LT700P | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| XWFE | 6 months | 170 gal | maker page |
| EPTWFU01 | 3 to 6 months | 125 gal | maker page |
| MWFP | 6 months | maker page | |
| RPWFE | 6 months | 170 gal | maker page |
| MSWF | 6 months | 300 gal | maker page |
| GSWF | 6 months | maker page | |
| WF2CB | 6 months | maker page | |
| ULTRAWF | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| WF3CB | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| WFCB | 6 months | 200 gal | maker page |
| FPPWFU01 | 6 months | 125 gal | maker page |
A replacement's rated gallons are on its certification listing; see each filter page. Rated capacity in a listing can differ from the maker's page; we show both where they differ.
Sources
- HAF-QIN: https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliance-accessories/haf-qin-refrigerator-water-filter-sku-haf-qin-exp/ (read October 28, 2026)
- DA29-00020B: https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliance-accessories/haf-cin-refrigerator-water-filter-sku-haf-cin-exp/ (read October 28, 2026)
- EDR1RXD1: https://www.everydropwater.com/water-filter.edr1rxd1.html (read October 28, 2026)
- EDR4RXD1: https://www.everydropwater.com/water-filter.edr4rxd1.html (read October 28, 2026)
- LT1000P: https://www.lg.com/us/appliances-accessories/lg-lt1000p-refrigerator-water-filter (read October 28, 2026)
- LT700P: https://www.lg.com/us/appliances-accessories/lg-lt700p-refrigerator-water-filter (read October 28, 2026)
- XWFE: https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-XWFE-Refrigerator-Water-Filter-XWFE (read October 28, 2026)
- EPTWFU01: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/EPTWFU01 (read October 28, 2026)
- MWFP: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/MWFP (read October 28, 2026)
- RPWFE: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/RPWFE (read October 28, 2026)
- MSWF: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/MSWF (read October 28, 2026)
- GSWF: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/GSWF (read October 28, 2026)
- WF2CB: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/WF2CB (read October 28, 2026)
- ULTRAWF: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/ULTRAWF (read October 28, 2026)
- WF3CB: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/WF3CB (read October 28, 2026)
- WFCB: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/WFCB (read October 28, 2026)
- FPPWFU01: https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/accessories/refrigerator-accessories/refrigerator-accessories-and-consumables/water-filters/FPPWFU01 (read October 28, 2026)