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Old 01-07-2017, 01:46 PM
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Default You are perhaps confused

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat View Post
Don't need any expensive filter system- cut in a simple GE-whole house filter with the carbon element--change the filter every 6 months--haven't had to change the frig filter in 5+ years--simple way to go make sure to install a bypass when you're working on the filter--just in case
If, you have installed or reinstalled the filter bypass, you do not have a filter in your refrigerator.
As to not changing the filter for five years. If, you or others have a filter in your refrigerator-YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A WATER TAP IN THE DOOR AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED A BYPASS, the replace filter now indicator works on expired time not the amount of water that goes through the filter.