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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGHS2679KP3 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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FGHS2679KP3 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the FGHS2679KP3, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. The seat is a twist-in design — look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Owners of the FGHS2679KP3 report the same friction points: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: FGHS typically codes for French-door machines in this catalog, 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. Trim code P3: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.
FGHS vs FFHS — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — FGHS means French-door, FFHS means side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Cabinet decode: 26 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.
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.
FGHS2679KP3 filter questions
FGHS2679KP3 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 FGHS2679KP3 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
FGHS2679KP3 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
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 FGHS2679KP3?
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
| Cartridge | OEM ULTRAWF | RECOMMENDEDULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $15.49 | $38.70 | $69.66 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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