Water Filter for the Gibson GRS26F5AQ5 (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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GRS26F5AQ5 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GRS26F5AQ5 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

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 GRS26F5AQ5. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GRS26F5AQ5 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. It is a twist-lock bay: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Practical notes from the install forums: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the WF2CB line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. Trailing letters like Q5 denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

Reading the GRS26F5AQ5 model code — what the digits tell you

Cabinet decode: 26 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one. Shopping shorthand for this model: the same WF2CB family covers this chassis end to end.

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.

GRS26F5AQ5 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Gibson GRS26F5AQ5?

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 GRS26F5AQ5 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Running the GRS26F5AQ5 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

No — the WF2CB bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Gibson 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 GRS26F5AQ5?

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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