Filtration Performance
Because the RPWFE filter is an upgrade, it has a better filtration performance.
The RPWF filter has an activated carbon block for filtering water and removing up to 97% chlorine and other impurities, including bad taste and odor, corrosion, turbidity, and sediments.
The RPWFE filter, on the other hand, has a more advanced filtration quality. The filter uses a carbon block coconut shell to fight against several water contaminants, including mercury, lead, cyst, microbes, and chlorine.
Service Life
The lifespan of the RPWF and RPWFE filters are comparable. They filter up to 300 gallons of water, removing harmful contaminants and impurities.
Once the filters reach 6 months or exceed their 300 gallons limit, it is best to change them. Fortunately, since both filters are available in packs of one, two, and three, you can save more money and relax for more than a year by buying the 3-pack filter.
Installation Procedure
Installing and replacing the RPWF and RPWFE filters is relatively straightforward.
The RPWF filters feature a twist fix technology. As a result, you have to twist the filter inside the slot during installation and lock it.
The RPWFE filter, on the other hand, is much easier to install. Since it does not feature the twist fix technology, you don’t have to twist and turn it during fittings.
Filter Compatibility
The RPWF and RPWFE filters have similar designs; you may not be able to tell them apart when you see them together. Nevertheless, the two filters are compatible with different refrigerator models, especially the General Electric (GE®) brand.
It is important to note that new GE® fridge models may only be compatible with new RPWFE filters. Also, refrigerators designed to use the RPWFE filters are incompatible with older style filters.
Nevertheless, the RPWFE filters are backward compatible. You can use a new filter model on an older fridge but not vice versa.
If your fridge does not require an RPWFE filter, you may not purchase one since they tend to be more expensive.
