Water Filter for the GE PSR26UHPDBB (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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PSR26UHPDBB · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSR26UHPDBB · Quick Facts

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

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 PSR26UHPDBB. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSR26UHPDBB specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the PSR26UHPDBB inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the PSR26UHPDBB uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Order-day practicalities: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. One more anchor for the parts search: the MWF media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. Finish letter sets like BB never alter the bay; the MWF line fits the whole set.

Reading the PSR26UHPDBB model code — what the digits tell you

Size class 26 cu ft — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: fit charts key on the MWF cartridge family rather than the door configuration, so trim differences never change the order.

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.

PSR26UHPDBB filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the GE PSR26UHPDBB?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PSR26UHPDBB owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the PSR26UHPDBB when the cartridge is removed?

No — run it empty if you like; the MWF bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 PSR26UHPDBB?

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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