Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS23BH5CW1 (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB 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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FRS23BH5CW1 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FRS23BH5CW1 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotPureSource 2 (WF2CB) 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 FRS23BH5CW1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS23BH5CW1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the FRS23BH5CW1, the cartridge low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

The small print owners learn the hard way: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: Frigidaire built these as side-by-side machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. Finish codes such as W1 change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog distance, parts proximity: FRS/FFSS sit apart in the brochure, together in the parts catalog. cabinet class 23 cubic feet — a box that size leans on the dispenser, so the six-month cartridge interval earns its keep.

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.

FRS23BH5CW1 filter questions

Frigidaire FRS23BH5CW1: how do I clear the change-filter light?

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 FRS23BH5CW1 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Is a bypass plug required for the FRS23BH5CW1 when the cartridge is removed?

No — run it empty if you like; the WF2CB bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 WF2CB 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 FRS23BH5CW1?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF2CB 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 WF2CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF2CB. 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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