Water Filter for the Frigidaire FGUN2642LE8 (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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FGUN2642LE8 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FGUN2642LE8 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

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 FGUN2642LE8. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FGUN2642LE8 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, the same estate every refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Field notes: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the ULTRAWF media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. The E8 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

Reading the FGUN2642LE8 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. What stays constant across the trim range: whatever the door count, the cartridge answer for this chassis is the ULTRAWF family.

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.

FGUN2642LE8 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Frigidaire FGUN2642LE8 — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the FGUN2642LE8 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Can I run the Frigidaire FGUN2642LE8 with no cartridge installed?

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 FGUN2642LE8?

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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