Pay close attention to the Model Number
I recommend Swift Green Filters. I have a high end french door LG refrigerator. The LG filter runs at about $50 at my local store. These filters are not only cheaper, but environmentally friendly and just as easy to install as the OEM. Pay close attention to the model numbers. For example, my LG filter model is 5231JA2006B. The "B" at the end indicated the filtration level. The "A" version also fits the appliance but will not filter out certain contaminants from the water like the "B". The Swift Green model I purchased was the SGF-LB60. Again the "B" here is what will maintain the higher filtration level that the "B" on the OEM filter does.
The Swift Green website will help determine the filter you need. Overall save money and have a Greener filter? Makes sense to me!
*Note that the Swift Green Filters recommend soaking the filter in water for 15 minutes and running about 2-3 gallons of water through the filter before first use. Ensure that when you submerge the...
Not quite the same measurements as the LG version
It does fit and works as a replacement for the OEM filter, but the measurements are slightly different.
LG: 12 3/16" long, 59.1mm diameter
Swift Green: 12 7/16" long, 51.7mm diameter
So the Swift Green is 1/4" longer and 7.4mm (just over 1/4") narrower than the LG. Due to the smaller diameter it will look like the filter is too small and won't fit properly when you go to put it in. Don't worry, it fits, there will just be some space around the filter due to the smaller diameter. It will also take a few seconds to get the inner portion of the filter to line up properly to lock it into place. Once locked in place, it doesn't move and is just fine.
My refrigerator is the LG LMX21981ST. It is a counter depth model, so it is shallower than normal. It also has the water and ice maker on the door which take up some of the interior room. All of that combines to mean there is very little space between the filter and the ice maker door when the...
Good service and green product
I had posted an earlier review which stated that these filters do not fit properly on Kenmore french door fridge ( filter # 469990). Got a email from their rep and was explained that since it is a green filter it is smaller thn the original filter, however it will not reduce its performance. May be in future this could be stated on its description page.
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