Water Filter for the Frigidaire EI27BS26JS5
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
🇺🇸 Ships from Indiana
Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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EI27BS26JS5 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the EI27BS26JS5, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: EI typically codes for French-door machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. The S5 tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.
EI vs EW — what the prefix tells you
The EI prefix sits next to EW in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: split by cabinet mission (French-door versus Wave-Touch Electrolux French-door), joined by cartridge line — that is the EI/EW story. call it a 27 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.
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.
Filter light reset on the Electrolux EI27BS26JS5 — how?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the EI27BS26JS5 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Electrolux EI27BS26JS5: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No — the WF2CB bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.
Are off-brand filters safe for an Electrolux 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 EI27BS26JS5?
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 EveryDrop EDR1RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDClearFit Standard CF-1001 | ClearFit Lead-Shield CF-1001P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / filter | $59.99 | $14.99 | $19.99 |
| NSF 42 (chlorine, taste) | ✓ Certified | ✓ Certified | ✓ Certified |
| NSF 53 (lead, cysts) | ✓ Certified | — Not tested | ✓ 99.2% lead reduction |
| Capacity | 200 gal / 6 mo | 200 gal / 6 mo | 200 gal / 6 mo |
| Filter media | Carbon block | Coconut carbon | Carbon + ion-ex |
| Subscribe & Save | — | ✓ 15% off, cancel anytime | ✓ 15% off |
| Order | Not sold here — $59.99 at EveryDrop | Add to Cart | Add to Cart |
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