Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS26H7CSB3 (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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FRS26H7CSB3 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FRS26H7CSB3 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

Filter slotPureSource 2 (WF2CB) 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 FRS26H7CSB3. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS26H7CSB3 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the FRS26H7CSB3, the cartridge in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Field notes: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. One prefix, one chassis family: FRS marks the side-by-side line in Frigidaire’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. B3 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Both FRS and FFSS sit in the side-by-side class — the split inside the class is generation and trim era, not cartridge line. read the code as 26 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

How to install the water filter in the FRS26H7CSB3

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.

FRS26H7CSB3 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FRS26H7CSB3?

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 FRS26H7CSB3 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Running the FRS26H7CSB3 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

Nothing to buy — the WF2CB 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 WF2CB 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 FRS26H7CSB3?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF2CB 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 WF2CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF2CB. 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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