Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHS2655PF5A (ULTRAWF)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the ULTRAWF 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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FGHS2655PF5A · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FGHS2655PF5A · Quick Facts

Filter locationhigh on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

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 FGHS2655PF5A. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGHS2655PF5A specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the FGHS2655PF5A uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Field notes: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: FGHS on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The 5A ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

FGHS vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you

The FGHS prefix sits next to FFHS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: FGHS covers French-door, while FFHS covers side-by-side. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. call it a 26 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

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.

FGHS2655PF5A filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire FGHS2655PF5A?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the FGHS2655PF5A manual maps the control by panel type.

Can I run the Frigidaire FGHS2655PF5A with no cartridge installed?

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 FGHS2655PF5A?

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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