Water Filter for the GE PSS26LGSCWW (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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PSS26LGSCWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSS26LGSCWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side 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 PSS26LGSCWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS26LGSCWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every Profile side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically the PSS26LGSCWW uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

The small print owners learn the hard way: 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. The badge reads PSS26LGSCWW, but the chassis reads PSS: PSS marks the Profile side-by-side line in GE’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. Finish codes such as WW change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The PSS prefix sits next to GSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: PSS marks Profile side-by-side builds and GSS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. 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.

PSS26LGSCWW filter questions

GE PSS26LGSCWW: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PSS26LGSCWW manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Can I run the GE PSS26LGSCWW with no cartridge installed?

You can, but unfiltered — the MWF bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 PSS26LGSCWW?

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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