Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGUB2642LF9 (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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FGUB2642LF9 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FGUB2642LF9 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

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 FGUB2642LF9. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGUB2642LF9 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Order-day practicalities: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is this chassis drinks from the ULTRAWF family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Frigidaire catalog. Trailing letters like F9 denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

Reading the FGUB2642LF9 model code — what the digits tell you

Cabinet class 26 cu ft — a box that size leans on the dispenser, so the six-month cartridge interval earns its keep. One generation, one cartridge: this generation runs on the ULTRAWF line across every cabinet variant.

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.

FGUB2642LF9 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FGUB2642LF9?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the FGUB2642LF9 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the FGUB2642LF9 when the cartridge is removed?

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 FGUB2642LF9?

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

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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