September 01, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Frigidaire Refrigerator

Types of Frigidaire refrigerator water filters.

See how easy it is to replace the water filter on your Frigidaire refrigerator. Replace your fridge’s water filter every 6 months to ensure the refrigerator's ice and water is contaminant and odor free; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing.

Frigidaire makes a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. How to change the water filter in your Frigidaire refrigerator depends on the refrigerator style, the location of the water filter, and the filter part number. If you're unsure what filter goes in your Frigidaire refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Frigidaire refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below list the Frigidaire water filter parts numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your Frigidaire model.

How to change the water filter in a Frigidaire side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
ULTRAWF, WF3CB	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter
WF2CB, WF2CB2PAK	Push button to eject	Inside top-right	How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter
EPTWFU01	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
WFCB, WFCB2PAK	Remove cup filter cover	Inside top-right	How to replace a remove-cup-filter-cover water filter

How to change the water filter in a Frigidaire top-freezer refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
WFCB, WFCB2PAK	Remove cup filter cover	Inside top-right	How to replace a remove-cup-filter-cover water filter

How to change the water filter in a Frigidaire French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
ULTRAWF	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter
EPTWFU01	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a Frigidaire French 4-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
ULTRAWF	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter
EPTWFU01	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Step-by-step instructions by Frigidaire water filter part number

How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter

Eject-and-slide-out Frigidaire water filters are ULTRAWF and WF3CB.

Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing up for filters inside top right (or pointing left for filters in the grille), slide the new filter into the housing until it stops.
Close the water filter cover door.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter

Push-button-to-eject Frigidaire water filters are WF2CB and WF2CB2PAK.

Turn off the ice maker.
Push the eject button.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
Push the new filter into the housing until it clicks.
Turn on the ice maker.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

The twist-to-remove Frigidaire water filter is EPTWFU01.

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a remove-cup-filter-cover water filter

Remove-cup-filter-cover Frigidaire water filters are WFCB and WFCB2PAK.

Twist the filter cover cup to the left and remove it from the filter housing.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the filter nozzle pointing up, insert the new filter into the housing.
Reinstall the water filter cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Frigidaire water filter 5304492441.

If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on water filter replacement tips. Need DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.