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Water Filter for the GE PSS26NHSBWW (MWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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PSS26NHSBWW specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the PSS26NHSBWW, the cartridge at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Owners of the PSS26NHSBWW report the same friction points: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The PSS in PSS26NHSBWW is doing real work: when GE stamps PSS on the plate it is sorting the machine into the Profile side-by-side class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. The WW tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.
PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you
PSS or GSS: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. Profile side-by-side on the PSS side, side-by-side on the GSS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. call it a 26 cu ft box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.
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.
PSS26NHSBWW filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a GE PSS26NHSBWW?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PSS26NHSBWW owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
GE PSS26NHSBWW: bypass plug needed without a filter?
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 PSS26NHSBWW?
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.
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