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How to Replace the Water Filter in a Maytag Refrigerator


Learn how to install the water filter on your Maytag refrigerator. To ensure the refrigerator’s ice and water is contaminant and odor free, replace your fridge’s water filter every 6 months; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing.
Maytag makes refrigerators in a wide variety of styles, so the water filter used vary. How to the change water filter in your Maytag refrigerator depends on the refrigerator style, the location of the water filter in the refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Maytag refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Maytag refrigerator water filter collection.
The tables below list the Maytag water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your Maytag model.
How to change the water filter in a Maytag side-by-side refrigerator
Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
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8212652 | Twist to remove | Bottom grille | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
EDR3RXD1 | Push button to eject | Bottom grille | How to replace push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filters |
EDR4RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters |
EDR1RXD1 | Eject and slide out | Bottom grille, Inside top-right | How to replace eject-and-slide-out refrigerator water filters |
How to change the water filter in a Maytag French 3-door refrigerator
Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
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EDR1RXD1 | Eject and slide out | Inside top-right | How to replace eject-and-slide-out refrigerator water filters |
EDR2RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters |
Step-by-step instructions by water filter part number
How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
The twist-to-remove Maytag water filter is 8212652.
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 push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filters
The push-button-to-eject water filter for Maytag is EDR3RXD1.
Push the eject button.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
Remove the decorative cap.
Install the decorative cap on the new filter.
Push the new filter into the housing until the eject button snaps out.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.
How to replace eject-and-slide-out refrigerator water filters
The eject-and-slide-out water filter for Maytag refrigerators is EDR1RXD1
Inside top-right
Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing up, 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.
Bottom grille
Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing to the left, 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 open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters
The open-tray-and-twist-out water filter for Maytag refrigerators is EDR2RXD1.
Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s 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 inline 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 Kenmore part number 3844609 or 3844709.
Looking for 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.
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