[Chris65LeMans]

Originally Posted by Bob Dillon

The only stuff thast's being "filtered" is your tap water, for the water and ice in the door. If your tap water is ok (and it is) I wouldn't worry about replacing the filter as often as they recommend. On ours, I hollowed out the filter and stuck it back in. No issues. Ignore the light.

I learned to wait until the water delivery slows down before I replace the filter - that's the real sign of it wearing out. The "replace" light comes on at 6 months - the 1/2 price "off brand" filter I tried once lasted three. The filters usually really last 9 or 10 months.

This is my first ever refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser, so I use it. I've come to prefer the taste, too. My kids get tap water, though - for the fluoride.