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Customer reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 128 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 5.0 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

100%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the price, ease of installation, taste, fit, and functionality of the NSF 42/53 Water Filter Replacement. They appreciate that it is more affordable than the refrigerator brand, easy to change, and makes the water taste better. Customers also mention that it fits perfectly and works well with their refrigerators.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as intended

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great. Fits perfect. Less expensive than the brands filters. Almost always in stock. Filters the water withou any odd taste.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple glass of ICE WATER

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Filters the best water and ice. I will not drink from a faucet and like to use bottled water on the go. This filter allows me to drink a cold cup of ice water without the worry of toxins and the horrible after taste from faucet water and less than satisfying after tastes of certain bramds of bottled water.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Taste

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Water purifier for fridge

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to screw in - fits perfect - water does taste better when you put this new one in

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price, Taste

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just as good as brand OEM at about half the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works and is about half the cost of "GE" OEM brand part. no much to say other than it installs easily and water tastes good. Be sure to fill a few classes of water and throw those out before taking your first drink... there is an important need to get the air bubbles out first so you get consistent flow of water. If you do not do this you will probably get a few unexpected bursts of water or air or both at the same time which will lead to spills.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Fit, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Money saver and tasty water

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price and fits my GE refrigerator—this water filter does the job offering refreshing tasty water. Easy to install; I would continue purchasing this product. This item is also a money saver. The sales clerk/store manager also helpful. I am recommending this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Essentials NSF 42/53 Water Filter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second time I purchased this particular water filter. I've had good results and the price was right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you’ve had good results with our NSF 42/53 Water Filter Replacement and that you found the price to be right. It’s great to know that you’re a returning customer. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Refrigerator Filter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Price, price, price. Product works excellent. It is easy to change filter in the refrigerator.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Taste

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Save the money and buy this one!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always stuck with GE brand because I was skeptical about anything other than brand name in filters. We use our refrigerator water primarily for drinking water and making coffee. This BB brand filter tastes better than the OE GE filter. Definitely worth saving $20 on a filter. I will be buying this one as my next replacement filter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great filter - Half the Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this filter because the GE MWF filter was not in stock. This is the first time I've used a non GE product. It was easy to install and is working perfectly. I am thrilled to have a product that is just as good as the GE filter for half the price. This is what I'll be using from now on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alternative to the name brand

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great alternative to the name brand. Working well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review of the Best Buy essentials™ NSF 42/53 Water Filter Replacement! We’re glad to hear that it’s working well for you and serves as a great alternative to the name brand. Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have any further comments or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Enjoy your water filter! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Taste

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Water filter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The water filter is great. The water taste great no chlorine smell. Best of all the price is great great compared to the GE filters. Will purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Water filter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used to buy the name brand for $50, this one works just as well and it’s $30. Can’t beat a $20 savings! It is very easy to install and take the filter out. I am very satisfied with it. It is the fifth one I purchase since buying my refrigerator.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Just As Well

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The performance of this Best Buy branded water filter is comparable to the OEM GE water filter. The water it produces tastes as pure as the GE filter so I am going to keep getting these and save some money. I can not say for sure whether it is the exact same filter as the GE one with Best Buy branding, but as far as I can tell it is. It has an identical feel and weight, and installs in a similar fashion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid water filter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought a Best Buy Essentials water filter for my GE Profile refrigerator. Easy to install and appears to work identical to the GE brand filter. Will purchase again due to the price and ease of installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised and pleased

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased with this item! Better test standards than other low-cost replacements, the good price is almost 50% lower than GE OEM, and I felt comfortable with Best Buy's "Best Buy essentials. I was also surprised that it was easier to install than GE OEM

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great water filter. No issues. Does what it’s suppose to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy filter is the Way to Go!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always bought the GE filter but it is $50. I was apprehensive to purchase a filter which was not made by GE. However, this filter fit perfectly and has delivered exactly as the GE filter did. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Difference

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy water filter.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked well with my refrigerator. Hard to tell if there is a real difference with the ones supplied by GE.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Taste

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Replacement.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It may not be oem but water tastes great and price is reasonable in comparison. Lasts just as long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to install, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Refrigerator filter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install. Good value for a qualitu product. Store staff very helpful finding item and friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend