Side by Side Comparison of: EcoAqua vs GE vs Everyday

We have been using these since we bought our new house 3 years ago and they work great for us. I never tasted the water from our refrigerator with the filter that we are supposed to use based on what the manufactures says we are supposed to use, but I can only say that our water tastes like water, which is all I'm really asking for.

So happy to have found generic filters that work! These are a fraction of the price and I haven't noticed any differences. Water tastes the same and dispenses at same rate (which is slow on our fridge but that was the case with the name brand as well). Mine lasted the whole 6 mos- the change filter light came on right around the 6 mos mark and I didn't notice any change in taste or dispense rate. I am actually about to order these again as I just put in my last one- it's so nice to know that you have a backup ready when that light comes on (and that it didn't cost a fortune)!

These are our 'go-to' filters when we need replacements. I have re-ordered these filters for some time now. They work great with our GE that is about 7 years old now. And, if you have an Amazon Echo, you can simply ask Alexa to reorder for you - the next thing you hear is the ding of an incoming email confirming your order. It doesn't get any easier that this.

Works great, no difference from expensive OEM part. Installed same and have been using daily with no issues at all. Was very anxious that might have complication (fit, clogging, flow, etc.) but have none. Not sure why I need to replace my filter every 3months, since the regular tap water looks fine, but this will be a MUCH more cost effective option for my GE Cafe fridge. Wish I found this product a year ago.The seller was excellent, delivered promptly-no issues at all!Will definitely reorder.

Update, 10/27/15: These have been perfectly great filters, our water from the refrig dispenser comes out crystal clear and what I/you would expect of good clean water and fresh tasting. My previous order was 3 of them, I just inserted the last one and I'm preparing to order some more for the future. Or GE refrigerator tells us when it needs to be replaced, 6-8 months, depending if we've been gone on vacation or not.I'm not even going to look at any other brand as we are extremely pleased with EcoAqua. Last time I ordered a 3 pack was a better deal, today a 2 pack is cheaper... and as always I love ordering from Amazon!When our refrigerator needed a new filter I checked here on Amazon, which I always do first, and found these filters.They are a lot less cost than the GE brand, they fit perfectly and are doing an excellent job of filtering our well water. I can pour a glass of water from the sink faucet and one from the filtered refrigerator, the filtered is nice and clear and clean tasting, the sink glass isn't so clear. I highly recommend these filters.

I've always been a firm believer in using OEM replacement parts and filters in the past. However, I just can't see spending $50 every six months on a water filter for my fridge. So I figured I would try these. I purchased this 3 pack for what I would pay for one OEM filter from GE. This filter installs the same and is about the same size as the GE filter. I ran about 3 gallons of water through it before drinking as they recommend in the instructions. Honestly, the water quality is great. I can't tell any difference in the taste from this fllter or the GE filter.If you're looking for a high quality, low cost replacement to the OEM filter in your fridge, this is your filter!

These filters work well. No need to pay 3x the price for a GE filter. Filters need changing and you could spend a fortune for genuine GE -- or play it smart and buy these filters. Word of caution: they do not come with "O" rings so save your old one.

Works very well with my GE REFRIGERATOR.

I put off getting replacements because thry are spendy and our water isn't terrible but hubby stopped drinking water so I thought it would be best to order. For $43 I got 3 and they are suppose to last 6 months each. When I first had my hubby install and I used it for the first time the water went crazy and came out extremely fast and splattered everywhere. Getting a glass of water is quite loud now compared to our old one. And by loud I mean loud. I thought the back of our fridge had a leak... it comes out faster still age many uses but does not splatter anymore. I'm happy to have a replacements though!

Great price, water flow good, clarity good, no bad taste. Just installed so need more time to evaluate further. Don't see any difference from the Home Depot or the GE filters. Do wish it were 'Made in USA' however. Really prefer to buy products made here and support our workers unfortunately GE wants to make too much on this supply for what the cost is. Home Depot's is better priced and appears as equal at this time however it is still quite a bit more expensive.

May not be "certified" as highly as name brand, but certification is expensive. I suspect the inside of all of them is just an activated carbon filter, and they are all pretty much the same (except for the one's people actually complain about.) (I haven't cut one open to look). Housing isn't as fancy or heavy, but it works and doesn't leak. No taste or odor problems. Just a filter, lots cheaper.

This is a "faith" review. By that I mean I guess this filter is doing its job but that is because I have faith. It's impossible to look inside the canister and evaluate the filters effectiveness. I also don't have the ability to do a laboratory analysis. However it did install as advertised and visually the water looks good and I can not detect any difference in taste. So as I said, "I have faith that this GE Compatible Water Filter MWF GWF is doing its job."

Excellent price. Have been using one for a few weeks now, water still tastes a bit off. Now, the city water that is feeding it isn't exactly up to par either. Maybe the next one will taste better. I didn't have this taste with other filters. But water quality is always all over the place here. Always on boil notice... would be great if they would let me know, but I find out eventually

it works but I dont have the refrigerator any more

This water filter did a great job for about four months, then I began periodically noticing a metallic off taste, of the sort that I get from my tap water whenever the water company has just treated the water. In the past, using GE filters, I had routinely changed the filter every six months without any off taste occurring, even when I had another family living with me for a couple of years. The EcoAqua filter developed the off taste after just four months, even though I now live alone, so am using a lot less water.

wish i had talked to my GE repairman before I purchased these. The GE filters are much better rated and take many more things out of my water.I got them on sale from the GE repairman for the same price on sale.Thought I was getting a good deal but my fault. Live and learn. I was happy with the filters until he showed me the good housekeeping article.

The price for these filters was outstandingly cheap compared to the competition and especially brand name. Unfortunately, my family and I can taste something like charcoal in the water, something I've never tasted with other brands. I'm still going to use the filters and hope that the taste doesn't equate to health risks.

comparing costs of a factory GE filter to these units it was a no brainer on what to purchase. Both are the same carbon block composition so I couldn't see the added cost of the GE unit

Bought a 3 pack a long time ago, the first filter install was great with only a slight difference compared to GE brand filters. However, the issues started 6+ months in when I replaced the 1st filter with #2 of the 3 pack and the water flavor was horrible. Instead of tasting like filtered water, I can only describe the the flavor as "filter soaked" water. I did give the filter a chance by running through roughly 25-30 gallons, hoping the initial bad taste would pass but it never did.I finally gave up and replaced #2 with #3 of the 3 pack hoping that the flavor issue was a rare oddity, especially given the numerous 5 star reviews of other customers. Unfortunately, the #3 filtered water flavor was just as bad (but different in its own way).At this point I can not recommend these as a viable alternative to the GE brand filters. What was initially thought to be a bargain purchase based on a price comparison to the GE brand filters and my positive experience with filter #1, quickly turned into a negative review when 2 of the 3 filters in the pack are terribly flawed by imparting a terrible taste onto the filtered water.

For those that are looking for OEM or some super duper filter, what are you looking at this product for?!?! Spend the money that will filter out everything under the sun...I'm in NY, my water is clean as it is from the tap...Edit: it's been a few months now, and I've noticed this filter is quite temperamental. Sometimes the water will flow fine, other times the water is almost at a trickle. Poorly made. Will probably go back to another brand.

Updating the review of this product. SOME of the filters received worked perfectly (at a fraction of the cost of name brand). While others would cause the water from the refrigerator to come out VERY SLOWLY after about 3 weeks. Removing and reinstalling did not fix the problem. Putting a new filter in did fix the issue, some of the times.

I installed the filter per the instructions on the side of box. I tried to pour some water and I got about 4 oz before it stopped. ok..... wtf. So I tried to reset the filter by holding the button on the fridge for 3 seconds. Still no water. So I tried to remove the filter and BOOM. There was back pressure and the filter popped. Damn thing cracked the filter holder in my fridge, but didn't damage it to the point of not functioning. Upon further inspection there is a small clear gasket inside of the filter top, I don't know if that came from the old filter or the new one. I removed that and reinstalled the filter. It works, my fridge is damaged but it's just aesthetic (I hope).

The first two filters worked fine. After I installed the third one the water tasted just like it does from the tap. I ran a few gallons through to make sure. It was pretty bad. So I replaced it with the expensive GE one and the water tasted fine again. So I guess the fantasy of saving money on filters isn't going to work out for me.

it is not very good only works when it feels like drives me nuts should have bought the GE brand for more money

This water filter is made in China. I wish I had never ordered these. I do not know what my water is being filtered through. No where on the packaging does it tell you what is inside of the filter. I searched the box and the filter label itself. The filter looks well made, but it is safer to drink tap water. If you are someone that checks to see where your dog treats are made and your food is made, then do not buy these.

Doesnt take out half of contaniments real GE filter claims to. Shortly after defrost circuit blew up, left a piddle of oil on floor and repair parts are no longer available. So I bought a Whirlpool french door refrigerator. Its Type 2 filter provides better tasting water than GE.

The product arrived quickly and was well packed and the top flange APPEARS to be the same as the original GE MWF filter cartridge. I installed it in my fridge and the water immediately stopped working. I removed and re-seated the cartridge ran the line for a couple of minutes as suggested but nothing. I reinstalled the original GE MWF cartridge and then that didn't work. I tried a second EcoAqua cartridge and it also didn't work. I called a GE repair tech out and he said he sees this happen frequently where non-GE filters actually damage the water check valve. He replaced the water line and the check valve and installed a new GE MWF filter and it is working properly again. So BEWARE if you use this. It MIGHT work for you or it might break your water/ice supply as it did ours. NOT worth saving the money over the original cartridge. Lesson learned.

These filters are useless. The water is disgusting and completely undrinkable. It tastes like plastic and chemicals. Save yourself some time and just buy the GE filters. In this case, you really do get what you pay for.

Product worked well for the first month. Second month water taste bad and particles visible. Wish I hadnt wasted money. Seller contacted me about product,I informed seller that the product water filter has bad taste after 2 months use. The seller apologized and offended me by offering me 5% off future purchase.Really I don't think so

The filters arrived quickly, but they were useless in improving the taste of the water; I purchased a regular GE water filter and it is working fine. "Let the buyer beware."