Water Filter for the GE PSS26MGTEWW (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PSS26MGTEWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSS26MGTEWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 PSS26MGTEWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS26MGTEWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The PSS26MGTEWW carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. 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.

Order-day practicalities: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. The PSS in PSS26MGTEWW is doing real work: it places the machine in GE’s Profile side-by-side family, which pins down the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Trim code WW: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

PSS or GSS: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. split by cabinet mission (Profile side-by-side versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the PSS/GSS story. Cabinet decode: 26 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSS26MGTEWW

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

ClearFit CF-1001 replacement cartridge for PSS26MGTEWW-class filters

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.

PSS26MGTEWW filter questions

PSS26MGTEWW filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PSS26MGTEWW owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Will the GE PSS26MGTEWW dispense water without a filter cartridge?

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 PSS26MGTEWW?

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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