Whirlpool EveryDrop Filters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: Which One Fits Your Refrigerator? (2025)
👤 Rachel T. — Filter Specialist📅 Updated January 2025⏱ 8 min read✅ All 5 filters explained
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Rachel T.
Head of Filter Compatibility — SwapMyFilter
Rachel has catalogued the EveryDrop filter platform across 400+ Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, and Jenn-Air refrigerators. This guide eliminates the confusion that causes thousands of wrong orders every month.
Whirlpool’s EveryDrop filter numbers — 1 through 5 — look like a ranking system. They are not. They are simply retail labels for five different filter designs that fit different refrigerator models. Order Filter 3 when your fridge needs Filter 1, and the filter will not seat correctly, regardless of how new or certified it is.
This guide is the definitive map of which EveryDrop number fits which refrigerator — for Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, and Jenn-Air.
💡 The Only Rule You Need to Remember
The EveryDrop number (1–5) is a model code, not a quality ranking. All five carry identical NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certifications and the same 6-month / 200-gallon rated life. The only variable is which refrigerator each filter fits. Always verify from your installed filter label before ordering.
Also known as: W10295370A (original part number) · Kenmore 46-9930
Used in Whirlpool French door and side-by-side refrigerators from 2013 onwards. Quarter-turn twist-in, located in the upper interior of the fridge compartment. NSF 42 and 53 certified.
Fits: Whirlpool WRF, WRS, WRX series (2013+), select Maytag MFI, KitchenAid KRFC, and Kenmore 106.xxxxx models. Verify via filter label — Filter 1 and Filter 3 look identical.
Less common than Filters 1 and 3. Used in select Whirlpool and Amana side-by-side models. Similar appearance to Filter 1 but different thread pattern — confirm from installed filter label before ordering.
Fits: Select Whirlpool side-by-side and some Amana models. Always confirm via label — Filter 2 is sometimes confused with Filter 1 by appearance.
EveryDrop Filter 3 / W10295370A (EDR3RXD1) — Most Widely Used
Also known as: W10295370A · EDR3RXD1 · Kenmore 46-9930 (select) · Maytag EDR3RXD1
The most widely used filter in the entire Whirlpool brand family. Fits 80+ models across Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore (106.xxxxx), Amana, and Jenn-Air. If you are unsure which EveryDrop filter your fridge uses and it was made after 2014, Filter 3 is the most likely match — but always verify the label. Full installation guide: Whirlpool W10295370A Complete Guide.
EveryDrop Filter 4 (EDR4RXD1) — same as Maytag UKF8001
Also known as: W10515057 · UKF8001AXX · Kenmore 46-9006
The EveryDrop equivalent of the Maytag UKF8001 — one of the oldest and most durable filter designs in the Whirlpool family. Fits specific Whirlpool and Maytag bottom-freezer and French door models. Larger than Filters 1 and 3 — they are not interchangeable. Full guide: Maytag UKF8001 Complete Guide.
Fits: Select Whirlpool French Door and bottom-freezer, Maytag MFI/MFT/MFD, KitchenAid KBFS, Amana ABD/AFD, Jenn-Air JFI/JFC (select). Confirm via installed filter label.
Also known as: W10186668 · W10186668A · Kenmore 46-9010
Used in older Whirlpool and Maytag side-by-side refrigerators predating 2014. If your Whirlpool or Maytag fridge was manufactured before 2014 and uses a side-by-side configuration, Filter 5 is a common match. Still NSF 42 and 53 certified — no performance difference vs newer filter numbers.
Fits: Older Whirlpool and Maytag side-by-side models, some older bottom-freezer configurations. Confirm via installed label — W10186668 or EDR5RXD1 on the filter means you need Filter 5.
Filter 1 vs Filter 3 — The Most Common Ordering Mistake
Filter 1 (EDR1RXD1) and Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1) look physically identical on a shelf. They have different thread patterns and are not interchangeable. The only reliable way to distinguish them is to read the label on your installed filter. Never order based on fridge appearance, series name, or memory alone.
⚠️ How to Check Your EveryDrop Filter Number
Open your refrigerator and locate the installed filter in the upper interior compartment. The label on the filter body will show either the EveryDrop number (EDR1RXD1, EDR3RXD1, etc.) or the old W-number (W10295370A, W10186668, etc.). Match it to the table above. If unreadable, enter your full refrigerator model number at our Filter Compatibility Checker.
Troubleshooting the Twist-Lock — When Your EveryDrop Filter Won’t Go In
You have confirmed the correct filter number, removed the protective cap, and aligned the notch — but the filter still won’t twist smoothly into the locked position. This is more common than manufacturers acknowledge and almost always has one of four causes:
Symptom
Most Likely Cause
Fix
Filter pushes in but won’t rotate clockwise at all
Alignment notch not matched to housing tab
Remove completely. Look at the filter end for the key notch. Rotate filter body until notch aligns with the housing guide tab before pushing in again.
Filter rotates but feels “gritty” or stops before locking
Mineral deposits on thread tracks from old filter
Remove filter. Wipe the inside of the housing with a damp cloth. Dry. Lubricate the new filter’s O-ring lightly with a drop of food-grade silicone grease before reinserting.
Filter won’t insert at all — housing feels blocked
Wrong filter number (wrong thread pattern)
Confirm the EDR number on the filter matches the EDR number on your installed filter label. Filter 1 and Filter 3 look identical but have incompatible thread patterns — this is the most common cause of a filter that physically cannot enter the housing.
Filter rotates freely with no firm stop — keeps spinning
Internal housing tab damaged or worn
If the filter spins continuously without locking, the housing locking tab may be broken. This is a refrigerator service issue — contact the manufacturer or a local appliance technician. A bypass plug is the interim solution to maintain water flow.
💡 The “Push Before You Twist” Rule
EveryDrop filters require you to fully seat the filter into the housing with firm inward pressure before beginning the clockwise rotation. A common mistake is starting the rotation before the filter body is fully inserted. The thread engagement only begins when the filter is pressed in all the way — attempting to rotate from a partially inserted position will strip the thread tracks and make locking impossible. Push first, firmly, until you feel the filter bottom out against the internal seat. Then rotate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are EveryDrop filters better quality than the original W-number filters? +
No — EveryDrop is simply Whirlpool’s rebranded retail name for the same filter platform. EDR3RXD1 and W10295370A are the exact same filter, just sold under different names at different points in time. There is no quality difference. All EveryDrop filters carry the same NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certifications as the original W-number series.
Do EveryDrop compatible filters work in Maytag and KitchenAid refrigerators? +
Yes — Maytag and KitchenAid are part of the Whirlpool brand family and use the same EveryDrop filter platform. Filter 3 in particular fits most Maytag French door (MFI, MFT) and KitchenAid French door (KRFC, KRMF) models. Always confirm via your installed filter label or our Compatibility Checker — some Maytag models use Filter 4 instead.
My Kenmore fridge — which EveryDrop filter does it need? +
It depends on who manufactured your Kenmore. Kenmore fridges beginning with model 106.xxxxx are made by Whirlpool and use EveryDrop filters (typically Filter 1 or Filter 3). Kenmore models beginning with 795.xxxxx are made by LG and use LG filters (LT1000P or LT700P). Models beginning with 253.xxxxx are made by Frigidaire. Enter your full Kenmore model number at our Filter Compatibility Checker for a guaranteed match.
Can I use a compatible EveryDrop filter or do I need Whirlpool OEM? +
NSF-certified compatible EveryDrop filters perform identically to Whirlpool OEM in contaminant reduction. EveryDrop is Whirlpool’s retail brand — a certified compatible with NSF 42 and 53 verification provides the same protection at 40–60% lower cost. Verify any filter’s NSF certification at info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/. Full analysis: OEM vs Compatible Refrigerator Water Filters.
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