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GLHS269ZDB1

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Water Filter for the Frigidaire GLHS269ZDB1 (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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GLHS269ZDB1 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

GLHS269ZDB1 · 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 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GLHS269ZDB1 · Quick Facts

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

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 GLHS269ZDB1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GLHS269ZDB1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it 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.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. GLHS reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: in this catalog GLHS is the side-by-side marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. Trailing letters like B1 denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

GLHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Both prefixes sort into side-by-side stock; generations differ, the cartridge line does not. Capacity check: the 26 cu ft in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the GLHS269ZDB1

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

GLHS269ZDB1 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire GLHS269ZDB1?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the GLHS269ZDB1 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Does the Frigidaire GLHS269ZDB1 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

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 GLHS269ZDB1?

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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