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FGHN2844LP9

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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHN2844LP9 (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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FGHN2844LP9 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

FGHN2844LP9 · 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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FGHN2844LP9 · Quick Facts

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

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 FGHN2844LP9. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGHN2844LP9 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FGHN2844LP9 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Owners of the FGHN2844LP9 report the same friction points: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. FGHN is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: FGHN is Frigidaire’s own coding for French-door machines, 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. Finish letter sets like P9 never alter the bay; the ULTRAWF line fits the whole set.

FGHN vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you

The catalog pairs FGHN with FFHS, and the split matters at order time: FGHN covers French-door, while FFHS covers side-by-side. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. Cabinet decode: 28 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the FGHN2844LP9

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

FGHN2844LP9 filter questions

FGHN2844LP9 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the FGHN2844LP9 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the FGHN2844LP9 when the cartridge is removed?

You can, but unfiltered — the ULTRAWF bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 FGHN2844LP9?

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

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