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GS26HSZCC7

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Water Filter for the Frigidaire GS26HSZCC7 (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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GS26HSZCC7 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

GS26HSZCC7 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GS26HSZCC7 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

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 GS26HSZCC7. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GS26HSZCC7 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GS26HSZCC7 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. Mechanically the GS26HSZCC7 uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Field notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: GS on this badge family usually means side-by-side family stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Trailing letters like C7 denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

GS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

GS versus GSS is the first fork in the parts catalog: GS marks side-by-side family builds and GSS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Cabinet decode: 26 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the GS26HSZCC7

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.

GS26HSZCC7 filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the GS26HSZCC7?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the GS26HSZCC7 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the GS26HSZCC7 when the cartridge is removed?

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 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 GS26HSZCC7?

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

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