Water Filter for the Frigidaire FPHS2687KF1 (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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FPHS2687KF1 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FPHS2687KF1 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side 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 FPHS2687KF1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FPHS2687KF1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the FPHS2687KF1 bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

The recurring owner notes: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. One prefix, one chassis family: count on FPHS to place this unit among side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. F1 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

FPHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Both prefixes sort into side-by-side stock; generations differ, the cartridge line does not. Cabinet decode: 26 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 water filter in the FPHS2687KF1 (ULTRAWF bay)

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.

FPHS2687KF1 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FPHS2687KF1?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the FPHS2687KF1 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Will the Frigidaire FPHS2687KF1 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

Nothing to buy — the ULTRAWF housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 FPHS2687KF1?

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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