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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHB2735NF3 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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FGHB2735NF3 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the FGHB run. It is a twist-lock bay: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
Practical notes from the install forums: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. FGHB reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: count on FGHB to place this unit among French-door builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. That F3 suffix is trim-level shorthand. Frigidaire kept the ULTRAWF bay common to every finish in the line.
FGHB vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — FGHB answers to French-door; FFHS answers to side-by-side; the water-filter answer is shared. 27 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster.
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.
FGHB2735NF3 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the FGHB2735NF3?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FGHB2735NF3 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Does the Frigidaire FGHB2735NF3 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?
No cap needed — the ULTRAWF bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 FGHB2735NF3?
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
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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