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Setting aside this abhorrent behavior and the entire question of "smart" appliances and anti-consumer behaviors, I would like to point out: It would be trivial
by rsync 7y ago
Setting aside this abhorrent behavior and the entire question of "smart" appliances and anti-consumer behaviors, I would like to point out:
It would be trivially easy - as in, as easy as Legos - to use push fittings (such as sharkbites) and a short, extra length of hose and cheap in-line filter to insert a pre-filter just before the refrigerator.
You would then gain the ability to change the filter with any you like, anytime you like, and the interior filter of the refrigerator would last, basically, forever.
Seriously - no plumbing involved - you are putting together 2-3 pieces from the hardware store, like Legos.
- mdesq 7y agoI'm fairly certain GE also builds timers into the system to "expire" filters on either water volume or time (e.g., six months).
- rpdillon 7y agoGE offers a bypass filter that has a chip that lasts forever for exactly this use case.
- LeoPanthera 7y agoHow much does the "bypass filter" cost?
- adrianmonk 7y agoThey sell external filters meant for refrigerators that don't have an internal water filter. You can use those for this purpose too. They are meant to install in the water line and are compatible with the connectors commonly used. Search the web for "5-year inline refrigerator water filter" to find some of them.