GE MXRC SmartWater Filter: Which Fridges, What Replaced It, Alternatives
Quick answer
GE's product page for the MXRC SmartWater filter says the model is no longer being manufactured. [S1] GE's current SmartWater support article covers MWF/MWFP and XWF/XWFE families and does not name MXRC as their direct parent. [S2] If your fridge still calls for MXRC, match that number (or a maker that lists MXRC) rather than guessing an MWF swap.
- GE lists MXRC dimensions as 5 1/4 H × 3 W × 3 D. [S1]
- GE says today's SmartWater path is MWFP (labeled MWF) or XWFE, depending on the fridge. [S2] That is not the same as proving MXRC fridges take MWF.
- Waterdrop lists a replacement for GE MXRC and showed it in stock when we checked on 2026-10-28. [S3]
Find your fridge model in our model lookup table.
What GE says about MXRC
Current GE SmartWater filters (for context)
| Filter | What GE's support article says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MWFP (label reads MWF) | Improved replacement for MWF; used on SmartWater / SmartWater Plus systems that took MWF/GWF/HWF | [S2] |
| XWFE | Replaced XWF in 2020; 170-gallon capacity; leak-detect RFID | [S2] |
| GSWF / MSWF | Cylindrical SmartWater filters; not interchangeable with MWF/GWF | [S2] |
See MWF vs MWFP vs XWF vs XWFE and XWFE vs XWF for those families.
Certified alternatives
GE's MXRC page does not qualify third-party filters. Waterdrop sells a named MXRC replacement.
| Filter | What the seller claims | Our NSF check |
|---|---|---|
| Waterdrop replacement for GE MXRC | Waterdrop's product page titles it a replacement for GE MXRC. In stock on 2026-10-28. [S3] | Pending: not yet confirmed in NSF's database 2026-10-28 |
Don't guess an MWF swap
GE's live SmartWater article is about MWF/MWFP and XWF/XWFE. [S2] The MXRC page only says the part is discontinued. [S1] If your manual or old cartridge says MXRC, stay with that number (OEM leftover stock or a named MXRC replacement) unless GE's filter finder for your exact fridge model says otherwise.
Related GE guides: MWF vs MWFP vs XWF vs XWFE, XWFE vs XWF, RPWFE vs RPWF.
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Where to buy
We don't list prices because they change daily. Check the current price at the seller.
- GE Appliances: MXRC product page Official: Manufacturer page. GE says the model is no longer manufactured. Check current price.
- Waterdrop: replacement for GE MXRC Affiliate: Third-party, not genuine GE. In stock when checked 2026-10-28. [S3] Check current price.
FAQ
Is the GE MXRC still made?
GE's product page says the model is no longer being manufactured. [S1]
Did MWF replace MXRC?
GE's SmartWater support article explains that MWFP replaced MWF, and XWFE replaced XWF. [S2] It does not state that MWF replaced MXRC, so we don't claim that.
What size is the MXRC?
GE lists 5 1/4 H × 3 W × 3 D. [S1]
Is there a Waterdrop MXRC filter?
Yes. Waterdrop lists a replacement for GE MXRC and showed it in stock on 2026-10-28. [S3]
Is MXRC the same as FXRC or FXRT?
We didn't find a GE page that states MXRC, FXRC and FXRT are the same cartridge. Retailer listings sometimes group those numbers; treat that as unverified until GE says so.
What we could not verify
- Which current GE filter (MWF, MWFP, XWFE or other) is the official successor for fridges that originally took MXRC. GE says MXRC is no longer manufactured but does not name the replacement on the MXRC page. [S1]
- A GE-published fridge model list for MXRC. GE's page has a filter finder widget; it did not give us a static list we could cite.
- Whether FXRC / FXRT / GXRC are identical to MXRC. Some retailers group them; we need a GE source before saying they interchange.
- NSF database confirmation for MXRC or the Waterdrop MXRC replacement.
Sources
- [S1] GE SmartWater Replacement Water Filter (MXRC), GE Appliances. Accessed 2026-10-28. Used for: Model MXRC naming, dimensions, no-longer-manufactured statement.
- [S2] Refrigerator - SmartWater, SmartWater Plus, and Water by Culligan Water Filters, GE Appliances support. Accessed 2026-10-28. Used for: MWFP replaced MWF; XWFE replaced XWF; GSWF/MSWF not interchangeable with MWF; current SmartWater guidance.
- [S3] Waterdrop Replacement for GE MXRC Refrigerator Water Filter, Waterdrop. Accessed 2026-10-28. Used for: Waterdrop MXRC replacement product page exists; in-stock statement on the page when fetched.
Last checked 2026-10-28. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll recheck it against the source.