This filter is very easy to change and easily accessible in my Kenmore Elite refrigerator. The water tastes great and there is an obvious difference in taste when the filter is old. All of our drinking water comes from our fridge and and the filter will last us around 5 months. The filter is quite pricey so it always makes me cringe when the indicator light turns red.
I don't mind the flow rate, the largest item I fill is a 20oz. water bottle and it might take max 30 seconds to fill it.
This product is rated to be changed after six months or 3000 gallons. It works well and the price beats the competition which is rated at three months and costs nearly twice as much. I have stocked up on them in case the price goes up.