Water Filter for the GE PSS26NSWASS (MSWF)

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

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PSS26NSWASS · 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

MSWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSS26NSWASS · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotMSWF 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 PSS26NSWASS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MSWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS26NSWASS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the PSS26NSWASS behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Order-day practicalities: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. One prefix, one chassis family: the PSS run is GE’s Profile side-by-side series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. Finish letter sets like SS never alter the bay; the MSWF line fits the whole set.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The PSS/GSS pair divides this family by layout — PSS answers to Profile side-by-side; GSS answers to side-by-side; the water-filter answer is shared. capacity 26 cu ft: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the PSS26NSWASS (MSWF bay)

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.

PSS26NSWASS filter questions

GE PSS26NSWASS: 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 PSS26NSWASS owner’s manual page for filter status.

Can I run the GE PSS26NSWASS with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the MSWF 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 MSWF 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 PSS26NSWASS?

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

This bay takes the OEM MSWF. 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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