Water Filter for the Frigidaire LGHB2869TF3 (EPTWFU01)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the EPTWFU01 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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LGHB2869TF3 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra II bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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LGHB2869TF3 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

Filter slotPureSource Ultra II 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 LGHB2869TF3. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the EPTWFU01 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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LGHB2869TF3 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The LGHB2869TF3 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the EPTWFU01 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. F3 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

Reading the LGHB2869TF3 model code — what the digits tell you

The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (28 cu ft), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service. Order by cartridge, not by cabinet: the LGHB2869TF3 and its siblings all drink from the EPTWFU01 line, which keeps the parts search short.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the LGHB2869TF3 (EPTWFU01 bay)

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.

LGHB2869TF3 filter questions

Frigidaire LGHB2869TF3: how do I clear the change-filter light?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the LGHB2869TF3 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Frigidaire LGHB2869TF3: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — run it empty if you like; the EPTWFU01 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 EPTWFU01 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 LGHB2869TF3?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EPTWFU01 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 EPTWFU01 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EPTWFU01. 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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