Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHB2844LPF (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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FGHB2844LPF · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

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Verified fit for FGHB2844LPF. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGHB2844LPF specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FGHB2844LPF carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. 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.

Owners of the FGHB2844LPF report the same friction points: 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. The badge reads FGHB2844LPF, but the chassis reads FGHB: in this catalog FGHB is the French-door marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The PF tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

FGHB vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you

The FGHB prefix sits next to FFHS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: French-door on the FGHB side, side-by-side on the FFHS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. the 28 cu ft figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.

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.

FGHB2844LPF filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FGHB2844LPF?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FGHB2844LPF owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the FGHB2844LPF when the cartridge is removed?

No — the ULTRAWF 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 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 FGHB2844LPF?

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.

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OEM ULTRAWF cartridge

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