Water Filter for the LG LFXC24796S-00 (1000P)

Your LG refrigerator takes the 1000P 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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LFXC24796S-00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

LT1000P bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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LFXC24796S-00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

Filter slotLT1000P 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 LFXC24796S-00. Cross-checked against LG service documentation — this model family uses the 1000P bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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LFXC24796S/00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the LFXC24796S/00 inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat combines push-fit and twist-lock: the cartridge goes in square, then a short rotation locks it against the header — no tools involved.

The small print owners learn the hard way: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads LFXC24796S/00, but the chassis reads LF: LG built these as French-door machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. The 00 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

LF vs LS — what the prefix tells you

The LF prefix sits next to LS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: split by cabinet mission (French-door versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the LF/LS story. Cabinet decode: 24 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Press the release (if fitted), twist the old cartridge free, and pull it from the header.
Wet the new cartridge’s o-ring with cold tap water so it seats without dragging.
Push the cartridge square onto the header, then give it the locking quarter turn.
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.

LFXC24796S/00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the LG LFXC24796S/00 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the LFXC24796S/00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

LG LFXC24796S/00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the 1000P 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 LG 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 1000P 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 LFXC24796S/00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the 1000P 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 1000P cartridge

This bay takes the OEM 1000P. 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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