Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHN2866PP0 (ULTRAWF)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the ULTRAWF slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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FGHN2866PP0 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FGHN2866PP0 · Quick Facts

Filter locationhigh on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

Filter slotPureSource Ultra bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for FGHN2866PP0. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGHN2866PP0 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FGHN2866PP0 carries its water filter high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, a spot that survives trim changes across the FGHN run. Mechanically the FGHN2866PP0 uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Practical notes from the install forums: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The FGHN in FGHN2866PP0 is doing real work: the FGHN run is Frigidaire’s French-door series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. The P0 tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

FGHN vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you

FGHN versus FFHS is the first fork in the parts catalog: FGHN marks French-door builds and FFHS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. the 28 cu ft in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

FGHN2866PP0 filter questions

Frigidaire FGHN2866PP0: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the FGHN2866PP0 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Does the Frigidaire FGHN2866PP0 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

Nothing to buy — the ULTRAWF housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM ULTRAWF cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my FGHN2866PP0?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the ULTRAWF class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM ULTRAWF cartridge

This bay takes the OEM ULTRAWF. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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