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PSF26PGSBWS

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Water Filter for the GE PSF26PGSBWS (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF 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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PSF26PGSBWS replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

PSF26PGSBWS · 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

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSF26PGSBWS · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotMWF 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 PSF26PGSBWS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSF26PGSBWS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The PSF26PGSBWS 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 PSF run. The seat is a twist-in design — the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. PSF reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: PSF on this badge family usually means Profile French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. WS is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

PSF vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you

The PSF prefix sits next to the rest of the catalog in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: PSF covers Profile French-door, while the rest of the catalog covers the neighboring layout. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. capacity 26 cubic feet: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSF26PGSBWS

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

PSF26PGSBWS filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: GE PSF26PGSBWS?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the PSF26PGSBWS manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the PSF26PGSBWS when the cartridge is removed?

No bypass needed: the MWF bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for a GE 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 MWF 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 PSF26PGSBWS?

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

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