Whirlpool vs Maytag Water Filter Compatibility: Can You Use One in the Other? (2025)
Whirlpool vs Maytag Water Filter Compatibility: Can You Use One in the Other? (2025)
Maytag is owned by Whirlpool. Most current Maytag refrigerators use the same EveryDrop filter platform as Whirlpool — specifically Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A) for most French door models, or Filter 4 (EDR4RXD1 / UKF8001) for certain older models. A Whirlpool EveryDrop Filter 3 compatible will fit most current Maytag French door refrigerators — but always verify from your installed filter label first.
Why Whirlpool and Maytag Filters Are So Similar
Whirlpool Corporation acquired Maytag in 2006. Since that acquisition, Maytag refrigerators have been built on shared Whirlpool engineering platforms — including the water filter system. The EveryDrop filter platform was specifically designed to unify the filter supply chain across Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Jenn-Air brands.
The practical result: most Maytag refrigerators manufactured after 2010 use the same EveryDrop filter cartridge as equivalent Whirlpool models. The filter packaging is branded differently (Maytag vs Whirlpool), but the filter inside is mechanically and chemically identical.
Which Whirlpool Filter Fits Which Maytag Model?
| Maytag Model Series | Model Examples | EveryDrop Filter | Part Number | Compatible Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFI French Door | MFI2568AES, MFI2269VEM | Filter 3 | EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A | $16.95 |
| MFT French Door | MFT2773BEW, MFT2573BEW | Filter 3 | EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A | $16.95 |
| MFF French Door | MFF2558VEM, MFF2558FEZ | Filter 3 | EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A | $16.95 |
| MFD French Door (older) | MFD2562VEM, MFD2561HEB | Filter 4 (UKF8001) | EDR4RXD1 / UKF8001AXX | $16.95 |
| MBF Bottom Freezer | MBF1958XEB, MBF2258XEB | Filter 4 (UKF8001) | EDR4RXD1 / UKF8001AXX | $16.95 |
| MSS Side-by-Side | MSS25C4MGZ, MSF25C4MDB | Filter 1 or Filter 3 | Confirm from label | $16.95 |
The table above is a general guide. Maytag has shipped specific model numbers with different filter generations at different production dates. The definitive source is the part number on your currently installed filter label. If it reads EDR3RXD1 or W10295370A — you need Filter 3. If it reads EDR4RXD1 or UKF8001 — you need Filter 4. Never order based on model series alone without this confirmation.
Can You Use a Whirlpool Filter in a Maytag Refrigerator (and Vice Versa)?
✅ Yes — When Both Use the Same EveryDrop Platform
A Whirlpool EveryDrop Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A) compatible fits any Maytag refrigerator that uses Filter 3. A Whirlpool EveryDrop Filter 4 / UKF8001 compatible fits any Maytag that uses Filter 4. The physical filter and NSF certifications are identical — only the packaging branding differs. Our NSF-certified compatible filter that fits Whirlpool WRF French Door models also fits the Maytag MFT French Door models that use the same EveryDrop Filter 3.
⚠️ No — When the Models Use Different Filter Numbers
Filter 3 and Filter 4 are NOT interchangeable — they have different dimensions and thread patterns. A Maytag MFD2562VEM uses Filter 4 (UKF8001) while a Maytag MFT2773BEW uses Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1). Both are Maytag, both are French door — but they use different filters. Always check the specific filter number, not just the brand and style category.
The Practical Bottom Line
When shopping for a Maytag water filter replacement, search for the compatible filter by the EveryDrop part number (EDR3RXD1, UKF8001AXX, etc.) rather than “Maytag filter” — you will find a wider selection of NSF-certified compatible options at lower prices. A filter compatible with Whirlpool W10295370A will fit your Maytag MFT French door without any modification or compatibility issue. For the full EveryDrop lineup: Whirlpool EveryDrop Filters 1–5 Complete Comparison. For Maytag’s most popular standalone filter: Maytag UKF8001 Complete Guide. When using certified compatible filters across the Whirlpool brand family, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (FTC) protects your right to do so without warranty penalty. Verify any filter’s NSF certification at info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/.
⚠️ Legacy Model Warning: Maytag Refrigerators from 2006–2008
The Whirlpool acquisition of Maytag was completed in 2006, but the engineering consolidation onto shared filter platforms did not happen overnight. Maytag refrigerators manufactured in the 2006–2008 transitional period are in a grey zone that trips up even experienced filter buyers.
These transitional models may use pre-acquisition Maytag-specific filter designs that predate the EveryDrop platform — including older Maytag PUR filter formats (PUR Model 3 and similar) that are dimensionally different from the current UKF8001 despite having similar-looking housings. The most common symptom: a UKF8001 compatible that appears to seat correctly but immediately leaks because the housing geometry was from an earlier proprietary Maytag design. The solution for any Maytag over 15 years old is to read the part number from the currently installed filter label rather than relying on model-number lookups — the label is the only reliable source for transitional-era models.
Identifying your 2006–2008 Maytag filter:
- Check the production date sticker inside the door frame — date codes typically show month and year as MM/YYYY or a Julian date
- If the fridge was made between January 2006 and December 2008, inspect the installed filter label with particular care
- Legacy Maytag PUR filters typically show part numbers beginning with “PUR”, “WF”, or old-format Maytag numbers unlike the current UKF-series
- If your installed filter shows an unrecognised part number, enter it in our Filter Compatibility Checker or contact us directly — our team maintains a legacy cross-reference database specifically for transitional Maytag models
For owners of these older appliances, the UKF8001 remains the “Universal Classic” compatible for the majority of Maytag refrigerators in this era — but only after confirming it via the installed filter label. Full guide: Maytag UKF8001 Complete Guide.
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