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Water Filter for the Frigidaire DGHS2634KB2 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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DGHS2634KB2 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, the same estate every refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.
Field notes: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the DGHS2634KB2 shares its water path with the whole ULTRAWF generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. The B2 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
Reading the DGHS2634KB2 model code — what the digits tell you
26 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster. Fit listings tell the same story: model-code suffixes track cosmetics; the ULTRAWF fit is invariant across them.
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.
DGHS2634KB2 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the DGHS2634KB2?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the DGHS2634KB2 manual maps the control by panel type.
Running the DGHS2634KB2 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No — run it empty if you like; the ULTRAWF bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 DGHS2634KB2?
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
| Cartridge | OEM ULTRAWF | RECOMMENDEDULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $15.49 | $38.70 | $69.66 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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