The Frigidaire SCPUREAIRU (also known as PAULTRA) is a genuine OEM PureAir Ultra refrigerator air filter designed to absorb and eliminate food odors inside your fridge. It fits select Frigidaire and Electrolux French door and side-by-side refrigerators that feature the PureAir Ultra air filtration system, typically housed in a small compartment on the back wall of the fresh food section. Always check your refrigerator's model number against the compatibility list to confirm fitment before purchasing.

Frigidaire recommends replacing the SCPUREAIRU PureAir Ultra air filter every 6 months to maintain optimal odor absorption and air quality inside your refrigerator. If your fridge has a filter status indicator, it will turn red or flash when it's time for replacement. Homes with strong-smelling foods or heavy refrigerator use may benefit from more frequent replacement to keep produce fresher and prevent odor transfer between foods.

The SCPUREAIRU uses a high-grade activated carbon filtration media that is 15 times more effective than baking soda at absorbing refrigerator odors. The carbon traps and neutralizes airborne food odors, ethylene gases released by fruits and vegetables, and other volatile compounds that cause stale smells. By continuously circulating and purifying the air inside your refrigerator, it helps extend the freshness and shelf life of your stored foods.

Installation is tool-free and takes less than a minute. Locate the PureAir Ultra filter housing on the back wall inside the fresh food compartment of your Frigidaire refrigerator. Press the release tab or pull the cover down to open, remove the old filter, and slide the new SCPUREAIRU filter in with the arrow pointing up. Close the cover until it clicks into place, then reset the filter indicator light by pressing and holding the "Air Filter Reset" button for about 3 seconds.

Yes, the SCPUREAIRU is a genuine Frigidaire OEM PureAir Ultra air filter manufactured to the original equipment specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and guaranteed performance in compatible Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators. Unlike water filters, refrigerator air filters are not typically certified under NSF/ANSI 42 or 53 standards, as those certifications apply to drinking water. However, the SCPUREAIRU is rigorously tested by Frigidaire for carbon quality, odor-reduction performance, and long-lasting 6-month filtration life.