Water Filter for the GE PSF26MGSBWW (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF 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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PSF26MGSBWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSF26MGSBWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

Filter slotMWF 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 PSF26MGSBWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSF26MGSBWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PSF26MGSBWW, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

Order-day practicalities: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. Prefix literacy pays here: PSF typically codes for Profile French-door machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. Trailing letters like WW denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

PSF vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you

The PSF/the rest of the catalog pair divides this family by layout — PSF covers Profile French-door, while the rest of the catalog covers the neighboring layout. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. the 26 cubic feet in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.

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.

PSF26MGSBWW filter questions

GE PSF26MGSBWW: how do I clear the change-filter light?

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 PSF26MGSBWW owner’s manual page for filter status.

GE PSF26MGSBWW: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the MWF bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for a GE 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 MWF 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 PSF26MGSBWW?

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

This bay takes the OEM MWF. 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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