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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS26TS7DW3 (WF2CB)
✓ 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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FRS26TS7DW3 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
Practical notes from the install forums: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The FRS in FRS26TS7DW3 is doing real work: FRS is Frigidaire’s side-by-side designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. Finish codes such as W3 change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you
The side-by-side family keeps one water path across FRS and FFSS; nothing about the cartridge changes between them. the 26 cubic feet in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.
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.
FRS26TS7DW3 filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire FRS26TS7DW3?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the FRS26TS7DW3 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Will the Frigidaire FRS26TS7DW3 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
You can, but unfiltered — the WF2CB 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 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 FRS26TS7DW3?
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
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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