LG GEN11042FR-08
A NSF-certified refrigerator filter that is certified to reduce 1 contaminant at about 8.0¢ per gallon.
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You want filtered water and ice from your fridge dispenser with zero installation.
Certified for taste, odor, and chlorine (an aesthetic filter).
This is an aesthetic-standard filter (NSF 42) — it improves taste and reduces chlorine, but is not certified for health contaminants like lead or PFAS.
What is refrigerator filter? The snap-in cartridge that filters the water and ice from your refrigerator’s dispenser. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | $39.99 |
| Replacement filter (GEN11042FR-08 LT500P LT500PC LT500PCS) | Find replacement → |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~2×/yr) | ~$80/yr |
| True cost per gallon | 8.0¢ |
Cost per gallon and yearly cost are our estimates from the rated capacity and current prices. The filter only works if you replace it on schedule.
What it's certified to remove
Certification is per-contaminant: the LG GEN11042FR-08 is credited only for the contaminants listed here, verified by NSF. It does not imply removal of anything not listed.
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Full specifications
| Certified by | NSF |
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42 — reduces taste, odor, and chlorine (aesthetic standard) |
| Filter type | Refrigerator filter |
| Rated capacity | 500 gallons |
| Flow rate | .5 gpm |
| Replacement element | GEN11042FR-08 LT500P LT500PC LT500PCS |
| Installation | Snaps into your refrigerator. No tools. |
Frequently asked
Is the LG GEN11042FR-08 NSF certified?
Yes — the LG GEN11042FR-08 is listed in the NSF certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standard 42. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
What does the LG GEN11042FR-08 remove?
It is certified to reduce 1 contaminants: Chlorine / chloramine.
How much does the LG GEN11042FR-08 cost per gallon?
About 8.0¢ per gallon, based on its rated capacity of 500 gallons and current price.
How often do you replace the refrigerator filter?
A refrigerator filter like this is typically replaced about 2 times a year (replacement element GEN11042FR-08 LT500P LT500PC LT500PCS). Replace on schedule — a spent cartridge stops reducing contaminants.
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Source: NSF public certification listing. Specs and certified claims are from the official listing; cost figures are our estimates. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.