Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHS2622MQ3 (WF3CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF3CB slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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FFHS2622MQ3 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 3 (WF3CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FFHS2622MQ3 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotPureSource 3 (WF3CB) 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 FFHS2622MQ3. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF3CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FFHS2622MQ3 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the FFHS2622MQ3 uses a twist-in cartridge: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

The recurring owner notes: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. The badge reads FFHS2622MQ3, but the chassis reads FFHS: it usually places the machine in the side-by-side family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Q3 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

FFHS vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, two missions: FFHS answers to side-by-side; FFUS answers to French-door; the water-filter answer is shared. capacity 26 cu ft: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.

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.

FFHS2622MQ3 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Frigidaire FFHS2622MQ3?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the FFHS2622MQ3 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the FFHS2622MQ3 when the cartridge is removed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the FFHS2622MQ3 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 WF3CB 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 FFHS2622MQ3?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF3CB 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 WF3CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF3CB. 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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