What type of water filter is in your Whirlpool refrigerator?
Learn how to install the water filter on your Whirlpool 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. If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on water filter replacement tips.
If your refrigerator doesn’t have a built-in water filter, learn how to install or replace one using Whirlpool inline water filter 4378411RB or 4392949. It’s easy to do and tucks away neatly behind the refrigerator.
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.
Types of water filters in side-by-side Whirlpool refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR1RXD1 | Eject and slide out | Bottom grille, Inside top-right | How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter |
| EDR3RXD1 | Push button to eject | Inside top-right | How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter |
| EDR5RXD1, EDR8D1, 8171413 | Twist to remove | Bottom grille, Inside top-right | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in top-freezer Whirlpool refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR1RXD1 | Eject and slide out | Inside top-right | How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter |
| EDR8D1 | Twist to remove | Inside top-right | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in bottom-freezer Whirlpool refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR4RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter |
Types of water filters in French 3-door Whirlpool refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR1RXD1 | Eject and slide out | Inside top-right | How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter |
| EDR2RXD1, EDR4RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter |
| EDR2RXD1 | Twist to remove | Inside bottom-left | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in under-counter Whirlpool refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR6D1 | Twist to remove | Bottom grille | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
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