Water Filter for the Frigidaire GHSC39ETHW (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB 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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GHSC39ETHW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GHSC39ETHW · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

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 GHSC39ETHW. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GHSC39ETHW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GHSC39ETHW at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the GHSC run. It is a twist-lock bay: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.

Owners of the GHSC39ETHW report the same friction points: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. Prefix literacy pays here: the GHSC tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side family machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. The HW ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

GHSC vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Know your GHSC from your FFSS and the cartridge question halves: GHSC marks side-by-side family builds and FFSS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (39 cubic feet), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.

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.

GHSC39ETHW filter questions

Frigidaire GHSC39ETHW: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the GHSC39ETHW manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Running the GHSC39ETHW with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

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 GHSC39ETHW?

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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