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GE GNWH38S Facts: 180 Specifications & 95 Highlights

Thinking of upgrading your water filtration system? The GE GNWH38S delivers 180 specs & features worth seeing — especially standout parts like general information, dimensions, capacity & flow & filtration stages & media.

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General Information

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Water Pressure & Power

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Environmental & Efficiency

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GE GNWH38S
GE GNWH38S

GE GNWH38S is a compact water filtration system that can be applied under the sink. This device is equipped with a single-stage filtration process that can remove and reduce any dangerous particles in water.

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General Information 14

GE GNWH38S Series / Collection

What series or collection is it from?

49 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes GN

64 Water Filtration Systems in this range Well Water Systems

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Groups product into a series or collection.

GE GNWH38S Model Year

What is the model year?

42 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 2010

77 Water Filtration Systems in this range 2024

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The year the model was released.

GE GNWH38S Country of Origin

What is the country of origin?

74 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes US

76 Water Filtration Systems in this range US

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Country where the product is manufactured.

GE GNWH38S Brand

Who is the brand or manufacturer?

90 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes GE Appliances

84 Water Filtration Systems in this range Frizzlife

Identifies the maker of the water filtration system.

GE GNWH38S Model Name

What is the model name?

63 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes GE GNWH38S

68 Water Filtration Systems in this range Waterdrop X12-Basic

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Identifies the specific model designation.

GE GNWH38S Intended Use

What is the intended use?

56 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Residential, Commercial

67 Water Filtration Systems in this range Residential

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Indicates environments where the system is designed to be used.

Dimensions 17

GE GNWH38S Inlet Pipe Size

What is the inlet pipe size?

1 inch 0Votes
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0.73 inch (Average)

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25.4 mm. High-flow 1″ connections minimize pressure drop for whole-home lines. 

Diameter of the inlet pipe connection.

GE GNWH38S Outlet Pipe Size

What is the outlet pipe size?

1 inch 0Votes
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0.48 inch (Average)

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25.4 mm. Match to existing main-line plumbing or use adapters as needed. ([ajmadison.com][2])

Diameter of the outlet pipe connection.

GE GNWH38S Width

What is the width?

7.5 inch 0Votes
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6.02 inch (Average)

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19.1 cm. Compact footprint for a 4.5″-diameter “big-blue”-style housing bay. GE lists 7.5″ W.

Overall product width measurement.

GE GNWH38S Depth

What is the depth?

7.5 inch 0Votes
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6.12 inch (Average)

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19.1 cm. Similar to width; plan a bit of clearance for sump removal when changing the cartridge. 

Overall product depth measurement.

GE GNWH38S Height

What is the height?

14 inch 0Votes
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12.38 inch (Average)

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GE GNWH38S

35.6 cm tall; roughly the height of a 2-L soda bottle. This allows room for standard 10″×4.5″ cartridges.

Overall product height measurement.

GE GNWH38S Package Width

What is the package width?

18.6 inch 0Votes
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6.93 inch (Average)

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GE GNWH38S

≈ 47.2 cm; helpful for shelf/storage checks.

Width of product packaging.

Capacity & Flow 11

GE GNWH38S Daily Filtration Capacity

What is the daily filtration capacity?

38 gal/day 0Votes
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739.38 gal/day (Average)

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GE GNWH38S

RO-style GPD doesn’t apply to this housing. Flow and capacity depend on the specific whole-house cartridge selected. 

Maximum gallons filtered per day.

GE GNWH38S Flow Rate

What is the flow rate?

0.75 gal/min 0Votes
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1.67 gal/min (Average)

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GE GNWH38S

Manufacturer doesn’t publish a fixed GPM for the housing; with low-restriction cartridges, whole-home housings often allow much higher flow. Use the cartridge’s pressure-drop chart. 

Continuous flow delivery rate.

GE GNWH38S Peak Flow Rate

What is the peak flow rate?

1.1 gal/min 0Votes
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3.09 gal/min (Average)

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Same note as above, depends on cartridge and plumbing; treat this RO-style figure as not applicable here. 

Maximum flow rate under peak demand.

GE GNWH38S System Recovery Rate

What is the system recovery rate?

44 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 50%

69 Water Filtration Systems in this range 2:1

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RO-specific metric; not applicable to a pass-through whole-house filter.

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Indicates the efficiency of water recovery. Higher means less water is wasted.

GE GNWH38S Suitable Household Size

What household size is it suitable for?

54 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 1-3 people

63 Water Filtration Systems in this range 1-8 people

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Recommended number of users supported.

GE GNWH38S Peak Demand Capacity

What is the peak demand capacity?

3.1 gal/hr 0Votes
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152.92 gal/hr (Average)

Maximum gallons per hour under high use.

Filtration Stages & Media 19

GE GNWH38S Number of Stages

How many filtration stages does it have?

35 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 1

58 Water Filtration Systems in this range 1

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Accurate for the housing; additional “stages” would require additional housings in series.

Total number of filtration steps in the system.

GE GNWH38S Filtration Technology

What filtration technologies are used?

69 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Reverse Osmosis, Activated Carbon

75 Water Filtration Systems in this range Carbon, Sediment, Reverse Osmosis

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Correction: technology varies by cartridge (e.g., sediment or carbon). RO does not apply to this model. 

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Types of filtration technologies included.

GE GNWH38S Filter Media Material

What filter media materials are used?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes RO Membrane, Activated Carbon

74 Water Filtration Systems in this range Activated Carbon

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Correction: no RO membrane. Typical media choices include pleated sediment or carbon block when you select a compatible 10″×4.5″ cartridge (e.g., FXHTC-class). 

Materials that make up the filter media.

GE GNWH38S Pre-filter Included

Is a pre-filter included?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

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GE GNWH38S

The housing ships without a dedicated “pre-filter/post-filter” chain; it holds one cartridge (you choose the media). Wording can confuse buyers accustomed to RO kits.

Shows if a sediment pre-filter is part of the system.

GE GNWH38S RO Membrane Rating

What is the RO membrane rating?

38 gpd 0Votes
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182.14 gpd (Average)

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Not applicable, there is no RO membrane in this model. 

Gallons per day filtration rating of RO membrane.

GE GNWH38S Replaceable Filter Cartridges

Are the filter cartridges replaceable?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Indicates if filters can be replaced.

Filtration Performance 18

GE GNWH38S Water Source Compatibility

What water sources is the system compatible with?

85 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Tap Water, Well Water

79 Water Filtration Systems in this range Tap Water

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Works for both, but well water may need staged sediment filtration (e.g., 30 µm then 5 µm) for pressure stability; test water to choose the right cartridge.

Indicates the water sources suitable for use with the system.

GE GNWH38S Contaminant Reduction

What contaminants does it reduce?

85 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Lead, Chlorine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Mercury, PFOA, PFOS, VOCs, Bacteria, Rust

82 Water Filtration Systems in this range Chlorine

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GE GNWH38S

Broad reduction claims depend entirely on the specific cartridge used; GE’s housing alone carries material/structural compliance. For Cl/T&O you’d pick a carbon cartridge (e.g., FXHTC-type). 

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Key contaminants the system reduces.

GE GNWH38S Bacteria Removal

What is the bacteria removal rate?

99.99 % 0Votes
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74.53 % (Average)

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GE GNWH38S

Microbial removal is not claimed for this housing; only specialized cartridges/housings with certifications should be used for that purpose.

Percentage of bacteria eliminated.

GE GNWH38S Sediment Removal

What is the sediment removal rating?

5 micron 0Votes
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3.73 micron (Average)

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Micron ratings vary by cartridge (common values: 5–30 µm for whole-house). Verify against the exact filter you install. 

Minimum particle size removed.

GE GNWH38S Chlorine Reduction

What is the chlorine reduction percentage?

99 % 0Votes
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94.99 % (Average)

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GE’s literature references chlorine taste & odor reduction with appropriate carbon cartridges, but does not publish a % for this housing. Check the cartridge’s datasheet for test-based % reductions. 

Percent reduction of chlorine.

GE GNWH38S Supported Water TDS Level Maximum

What is the maximum supported TDS level for this system?

80 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 500

74 Water Filtration Systems in this range 500

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GE GNWH38S

Whole-house carbon/sediment filters don’t specify a “max TDS” the way RO systems do; focus on sediment load and chlorine content for cartridge life instead.

The maximum Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) level in water that the system can effectively filter.

Water Pressure & Power 17

GE GNWH38S Minimum Operating Pressure

What is the minimum operating pressure?

20 psi 0Votes
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21.89 psi (Average)

Lowest pressure required for system to work.

GE GNWH38S Maximum Operating Pressure

What is the maximum operating pressure?

125 psi 0Votes
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104.81 psi (Average)

Maximum safe pressure before system risk.

GE GNWH38S Pump Included

Is a pump included?

No 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Whether a pump is integrated in the system.

GE GNWH38S Booster Pump Type

What booster pump type is included?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes No

77 Water Filtration Systems in this range No

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Type of booster pump provided.

GE GNWH38S Inlet Water Temperature

What is the inlet water temperature range?

40 °F 0Votes
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75.03 °F (Average)

Acceptable inlet water temperature.

Materials & Build 17

GE GNWH38S Sealing Technology

What sealing technology is used?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes O-Ring Seal

76 Water Filtration Systems in this range O-Ring Seal

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Technology used to seal connections and housings.

GE GNWH38S Housing Material

What is the housing material?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Plastic

77 Water Filtration Systems in this range Plastic

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Primary material of the system’s housing.

GE GNWH38S Cartridge Housing Material

What is the cartridge housing material?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Plastic

76 Water Filtration Systems in this range Plastic

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Material used for filter cartridge housings.

GE GNWH38S BPA Free

Is it BPA free?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Indicates if the product is free of BPA.

GE GNWH38S Lead Free Compliance

Is it lead free?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Shows if the system meets lead-free standards.

GE GNWH38S Corrosion Resistance

Is it corrosion resistant?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Whether the build resists corrosion over time.

Installation & Maintenance 23

GE GNWH38S Service Tools Required

What service tools are required?

80 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes Wrench, Tube Cutter

77 Water Filtration Systems in this range None

Tools needed to maintain or service the unit.

GE GNWH38S Installation Kit Included

Is an installation kit included?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

States if the unit comes with a full installation kit.

GE GNWH38S DIY Installation Possible

Can it be installed DIY?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Whether average users can install without professional help.

GE GNWH38S Installation Time

What is the installation time?

60 min 0Votes
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15.02 min (Average)

Estimated time required for installation.

GE GNWH38S Filter Change Indicator

Does it have a filter change indicator?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Shows when filters need replacement.

Environmental & Efficiency 16

GE GNWH38S Operating Temperature Range

What is the operating temperature range?

80 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 40-100°F

77 Water Filtration Systems in this range 40-100°F

Acceptable temperature range during operation.

GE GNWH38S Storage Temperature Range

What is the storage temperature range?

80 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes 40-100°F

74 Water Filtration Systems in this range 40-100°F

Safe temperature range for storage conditions.

GE GNWH38S Carbon Neutral Certification / Carbon Footprint

Does the system have carbon neutral certification or a verified carbon footprint?

85 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes ISO 14064 Verified

72 Water Filtration Systems in this range None

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Environmental certification or measured footprint of the product.

GE GNWH38S Water Efficiency

What is the water efficiency percentage?

50 % 0Votes
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103.7 % (Average)

Percentage of water effectively used after filtration.

GE GNWH38S Energy Star Certified

Is it Energy Star certified?

80 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes yes

74 Water Filtration Systems in this range No

Confirms if the system meets Energy Star criteria.

GE GNWH38S Recyclable Components

Does it have recyclable components?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Indicates whether product components are recyclable.

Noise & User Experience 17

GE GNWH38S Noise Level

What is the noise level?

65 dB 0Votes
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30.53 dB (Average)

Operational noise level during use.

GE GNWH38S Touch-Free Dispensing

Does it have touch-free dispensing?

No 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Water Filtration System in this range Who knows? (Help us out by suggesting one!)

Indicates if water can be dispensed hands-free.

GE GNWH38S Manual Dispensing Lever

Does it have a manual dispensing lever?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Provides a manual lever option for dispensing.

GE GNWH38S Smart App Integration

Is it integrated with a smart app?

No 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Allows monitoring and control via smartphone app.

GE GNWH38S LED Status Display

Does it have an LED status display?

No 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

LED indicators show system status.

GE GNWH38S Child Lock Feature

Does it have a child lock feature?

No 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Prevents accidental dispensing by children.

Safety & Compliance 11

GE GNWH38S Leak Detection System

Does it include a leak detection system?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Detects and alerts if leaks are present.

GE GNWH38S Overpressure Protection

Does it include overpressure protection?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Protects the system from excessive water pressure.

GE GNWH38S Certifications

What certifications does it have?

75 GE GNWH38S 0 Votes NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 42

79 Water Filtration Systems in this range NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53

Official safety and performance certifications.

GE GNWH38S Labor Warranty

How many years of labor warranty are provided?

1 years 0Votes
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1.2 years (Average)

Duration of warranty coverage for labor costs after purchase.

GE GNWH38S Parts Warranty

How many years of parts warranty are provided?

1 years 0Votes
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1.56 years (Average)

Duration of warranty coverage for replacement parts.

GE GNWH38S Overheating Protection

Does the system include overheating protection?

Yes 0Votes GE GNWH38S

Yes Water Filtration Systems in this range

Prevents system components from overheating during operation.

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GE GNWH38S Filtration Capacity

How much water can this filter process before needing replacement?

More than 1000 liters 0Votes
500 to 1000 liters 0Votes
300 to 500 liters 0Votes
100 to 300 liters 0Votes
Less than 100 liters 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Filter Lifespan

How long does this water filtration system last before replacement is needed?

More than 3 years 0Votes
Around 2 years 0Votes
About 1 year 0Votes
Around 6 months 0Votes
Less than 3 months 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Flow Speed

How fast does this water filtration system provide clean water?

Super quick, almost instant 0Votes
Fast, under 1 minute per liter 0Votes
Average, about 2 minutes per liter 0Votes
Slow, about 5 minutes per liter 0Votes
Extremely slow, more than 10 minutes per liter 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Contaminant Removal

How many types of contaminants does the system filter out?

More than 10 types 0Votes
7 to 10 types 0Votes
5 to 7 types 0Votes
3 to 5 types 0Votes
Less than 3 types 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Maintenance Frequency

How often does this system require maintenance or cleaning?

Less than once per month 0Votes
Once per month 0Votes
Once every two weeks 0Votes
Once per week 0Votes
More than once per week 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Pricing

How do you feel about the pricing of this water filtration system?

Great value for money 0Votes
Pretty good price 0Votes
Fair deal 0Votes
Kinda pricey 0Votes
Crazy expensive 0Votes

GE GNWH38S System Performance

How effective is this water filtration system at removing impurities?

Crystal clear and safe to drink 0Votes
Makes water look and taste much cleaner 0Votes
Gets rid of most common contaminants 0Votes
Removes some visible dirt 0Votes
Barely filters anything 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Ease of Installation

How easy is it to set up and install this water filtration system?

Super easy — Quick setup with clear instructions 0Votes
Pretty easy — Took a short time with minor effort 0Votes
Average — Manageable with some guidance 0Votes
A bit tricky — Needed tools or extra help 0Votes
Frustrating — Complicated and time-consuming setup 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Noise Level

How quiet or noisy is this water filtration system when in use?

Whisper quiet — Barely noticeable 0Votes
Low noise — Gentle hum only 0Votes
Moderate noise — Noticeable but tolerable 0Votes
Noisy — Can be distracting 0Votes
Very noisy — Annoyingly loud 0Votes

GE GNWH38S Water Taste

How does the filtered water taste from this system?

Exceptionally fresh — Crisp and pure taste 0Votes
Fresh — Clean with no aftertaste 0Votes
Acceptable — Slightly improved from tap 0Votes
Mildly off — Noticeable aftertaste remains 0Votes
Unpleasant — Tastes similar to unfiltered water 0Votes

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