bit-tech Shopping: Brita MYRF-100 Maytag UKF7003AXX Compatible Filter

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Weeks

Strengths: Fits great, works fine: cheaper!

Weaknesses: none noted

Summary: I bought this 'compatible' filter with no little trepidation. However, as promised, it came speedily enough. As one would expect from Brita, the quality seemed consistent. As promised, insertion was easy and swift. I am completely satisfied, and going forward will buy no other.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Year

Strengths: Price

Weaknesses: none so far

Summary: This is the replacement filter for the original Maytag version. It works GREAT! No difference in taste or operation than original. I have found No problems at all.Please do not hesitate this is a great deal!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Weeks

Strengths: Less expensive than original.

Weaknesses: Unsure of service life at this time.

Summary: I purchased a Brita Model No. MYRF-100 filter to replace the original unit (Maytag Model #UKF70003AXX) on my Jenn-Air side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. If you have replaced the Maytag filter before, you should have no trouble with the Brita model. The Brita filter fits, and there do not appear to be any leaks. Assuming the Brita filter provides a service life that is comparable to the Maytag, I will purchase one again.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: Compatible, good taste

Weaknesses: None

Summary: This is a compatible replacement filter for the original Maytag version. It works exactly the same but has the Brita brand, and therefore, any difference in taste between the two. After using it for a few days, I could not detect much of a difference, but that may be because the only comparison I had was the old, used, filter.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 4 Days

Strengths: About 15% to 20% less expensive than Maytag OEM water filter. Water tastes fine.

Weaknesses: Took longer for air in filter canister to purge in initial use. No reminder sticker to keep track of 6 months usage period.

Summary: This filter appears to be an adequate replacement for the original filter made for my Maytag refrigerator. Water tastes fine. I purchased 3 filters for $89, including free shipping, at www.fridgefilters.com. On initial use, I noticed that it took a few minutes longer for the air in the new filter canister to purge from the water line. The longer time was not really a problem because the new filter canister should be flushed with water for at least 3 minutes anyway. All the air bubbles purged by the end of the 3 minutes. The Maytag filters include stickers labeled by month to help users keep track of the usage time; the Brita filters don't. Filters should be replaced every 6 months. Instead, I used a Sharpie permanent marker to write the month that I should replace the water filter. Not a problem if your refrigerator has an automatic sensor to indicate filter replacement.