Refrigerator Water Tastes Bad or Filter Light On? WG03F00835 – Replace It Fast

If your refrigerator water tastes off, smells like chlorine, or the filter indicator light is on, the water filter needs replacing. In GE refrigerators, the internal water filter is the sole barrier between your tap supply and your glass — when it expires or clogs, water quality drops immediately and the dispenser may slow to a trickle. ⚡ Common maintenance item in GE side-by-side and French door refrigerators. Part WG03F00835 is the genuine OEM replacement filter that restores clean, great-tasting water and resets the filter indicator for up to 6 months of service.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Refrigerator is cooling normally — compressor and fans work
• ✔ Water dispenser is functional — water flows (even if slow or bad-tasting)
• ✔ Filter indicator light is red or blinking, OR filter is over 6 months old
• ✔ Water pressure at the house supply line is confirmed OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is water taste, odor, slow flow, or filter warning light

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Water from dispenser tastes like chlorine or has an off odour — most common complaint
• Filter indicator light is red, orange, or flashing
• Water dispenser flow is noticeably slower than usual
• Ice cubes have an unusual taste or smell
• It has been more than 6 months or 300 gallons since last filter change
• Water appears slightly cloudy or discoloured

✔ If these symptoms match, the water filter is the most likely cause.

✔ In most cases, installing a fresh WG03F00835 restores full water quality and flow immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WG03F00835
• Type: Refrigerator inline water filter — twist-in cartridge, NSF-rated
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit filter — supersedes MWF, MWFP, GWF, GWF01, HWF, HXRT, WF, WG01F01839, WR01F00806, WR02X11020, WR02X11287, WR02X11290, WR17S12, WR2M3552, WR97X10006, 9905, 197D6321P001 (no modification required)
• Brands: GE
• Service Life: Up to 6 months or 300 gallons

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5 minutes. No tools required and no need to shut off the water supply. Locate the filter housing inside the refrigerator (upper right corner on most BSS25 models), twist the old filter counterclockwise to remove, insert the new WG03F00835 and twist clockwise until it locks, then flush 2–3 gallons through the dispenser and reset the filter indicator.

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