Water Filter for the Frigidaire NGS26ZZAQ1 (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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NGS26ZZAQ1 · 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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NGS26ZZAQ1 · 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 NGS26ZZAQ1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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NGS26ZZAQ1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the NGS26ZZAQ1 in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the NGS26ZZAQ1 shares its water path with the whole WF2CB generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. The Q1 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

Reading the NGS26ZZAQ1 model code — what the digits tell you

The 26 cubic feet figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does. Cross-checking by chassis pays off here: the NGS26ZZAQ1 family shares one water path, so the WF2CB cartridge fits the entire run.

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.

NGS26ZZAQ1 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Frigidaire NGS26ZZAQ1 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the NGS26ZZAQ1 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Running the NGS26ZZAQ1 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

Nothing to buy — the WF2CB housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 NGS26ZZAQ1?

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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