Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHB2740PE1 (ULTRAWF)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the ULTRAWF 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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FFHB2740PE1 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FFHB2740PE1 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

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 FFHB2740PE1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FFHB2740PE1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FFHB2740PE1 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Field notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the ULTRAWF media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. Finish letter sets like E1 never alter the bay; the ULTRAWF line fits the whole set.

Reading the FFHB2740PE1 model code — what the digits tell you

The 27 cubic feet in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring. What stays constant across the trim range: this generation runs on the ULTRAWF line across every cabinet variant.

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.

FFHB2740PE1 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Frigidaire FFHB2740PE1 — how?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the FFHB2740PE1 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Can I run the Frigidaire FFHB2740PE1 with no cartridge installed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the FFHB2740PE1 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 FFHB2740PE1?

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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