Dacor refrigerator water filters

Do I need a bypass plug for my Dacor refrigerator when I have the water filter removed?

You don’t need a bypass plug for models EF42, DYF42 and DYF48 because those refrigerators have an automatic bypass mechanism in their water filter housings. For Dacor French door model EF36, you will need to install a bypass plug in the water filter head to prevent water from leaking when you use the water system with the filter removed.

Here are links for the bypass plugs that will fit Dacor French door refrigerator model EF36:

Where can I find the replacement water filter for my Dacor refrigerator?

Sears PartsDirect has Dacor water filters and equivalent water filters that fit Dacor refrigerators.

Dacor refrigerator model EF42 replacement water filter

Bosch Refrigerator Water Filter 00491849 fits Dacor EF42 model side-by-side refrigerators. Filter 00491848 replaces original Dacor refrigerator water filter W10168990. The replacement cap for this filter is available as part WP2186494B

Dacor refrigerator models DYF42 and DYF48 replacement water filter

Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 Refrigerator Water Filter EDR3RXD1 fits Dacor side-by-side refrigerator models DYF42 and DYF48. Filter EDR3RXD1 replaces original Dacor refrigerator water filters AFF6 and W10565739. The replacement cap for this filter is available as part WP2260518B.

Dacor French door refrigerator model EF36 replacement water filter

Whirlpool EveryDrop 4 Refrigerator Water Filter EDR4RXD1 fits Dacor French door refrigerator model EF36. Filter EDR4RXD1 replaces original Dacor refrigerator water filter 10266.

Why do I need to replace my Dacor refrigerator water filter every 6 months?

Dacor recommends replacing your refrigerator water filter every 6 months to ensure that you get clean ice and safe water from your refrigerator. Dacor water filters have the capacity to filter about 200 gallons. You’ll typically use about that amount of water every 6 months through your fridge. After that, the filter media inside the water filter cartridge is used up and won’t effectively continue to filter impurities from the water supply. Stay safe by replacing your refrigerator water filter every 6 months or when the filter reminder light turns on.