Kenmore 9081 Water Filter: Complete Replacement Guide — The Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 Connection (2025)

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Kenmore 9081 Water Filter: Complete Replacement Guide — The Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 Connection (2025)

👤 Rachel T. — Filter Specialist 📅 Updated January 2025 ⏱ 6 min read ✅ 106.xxxxx models confirmed
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Rachel T.
Head of Filter Compatibility — SwapMyFilter
Rachel has verified the Kenmore 9081 cross-reference against the Whirlpool EveryDrop database, confirming it as the Kenmore retail identifier for the W10295370A / EDR3RXD1 (EveryDrop Filter 3) used in Kenmore 106.xxxxx (Whirlpool-built) refrigerators.
💡 The Direct Answer

Kenmore 9081 = Whirlpool W10295370A = Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 = EveryDrop Filter 3. All four names refer to the same filter. The Kenmore 9081 is Kenmore’s retail part number for the Whirlpool EveryDrop Filter 3, used in Kenmore refrigerators with model numbers beginning with 106.xxxxx (Whirlpool-manufactured). An NSF-certified compatible EveryDrop Filter 3 fits your Kenmore 9081 refrigerator at $16.95 — significantly less than the Kenmore-branded OEM at approximately $42.99.

📋 Why You Can’t Find “Kenmore 9081” Easily Anymore
Kenmore filters were historically sold through Sears and Kmart retail locations. Following Sears Holdings’ 2018 bankruptcy filing and the closure of thousands of Sears and Kmart stores across the US, the Kenmore-branded filter supply chain collapsed. Many Kenmore 9081 owners who previously bought their filter at a local Sears now search online for “Kenmore 9081” and find limited or expensive options. The solution is simple: search for Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 or EveryDrop Filter 3 compatible instead — the exact same filter at a fraction of the Kenmore-branded price, widely available without the Sears distribution dependency. Kenmore as a brand continues under a licensing arrangement with Transform Holdco, but filter availability through Sears channels is a fraction of what it was pre-2018.
Kenmore 9081 water filter same as Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 W10295370A EveryDrop Filter 3

Kenmore 9081 Four-Way Equivalence — Explained

NameContextWhen You’ll See It
Kenmore 9081 / 46-9081Kenmore retail cross-referenceSears/Kmart parts catalog, Kenmore packaging
W10295370AWhirlpool original part numberOlder filter labels and parts databases
EDR3RXD1Current EveryDrop engineering numberCurrent filter labels (post-2015)
EveryDrop Filter 3Retail consumer nameEveryDrop packaging box

Which Kenmore Refrigerators Use the 9081?

The Kenmore 9081 is used in Kenmore refrigerators with model numbers beginning with 106.xxxxx — indicating Whirlpool manufacture. Specifically, it fits Kenmore French door, side-by-side, and some bottom-freezer models using the EveryDrop Filter 3 platform.

Kenmore Model SeriesExamplesTypeFilter
106.5xxxx (French Door)106.51759511, 106.59139701French DoorKenmore 9081 / EDR3RXD1
106.5xxxx (Side-by-Side)106.57572104, 106.56522501Side-by-SideConfirm from filter label
106.4xxxx (Bottom-Freezer)106.49513014Bottom-FreezerMay use EDR4RXD1 — confirm label
⚠️ Kenmore 9081 vs Kenmore 9930 — Know the Difference

The Kenmore 9930 cross-references to EveryDrop Filter 1 (EDR1RXD1), not Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1). Filters 1 and 3 are visually identical but not interchangeable. If your Kenmore label shows 9930 or EDR1RXD1 rather than 9081 or EDR3RXD1 — you need Filter 1, not Filter 3. Always confirm from the installed filter label. Full EveryDrop guide: Whirlpool EveryDrop Filters 1–5 Complete Comparison.

Installation and Reset for Kenmore 9081 (Whirlpool-Built)

Installation follows the standard Whirlpool EveryDrop twist-in process — quarter-turn counterclockwise to remove, quarter-turn clockwise to install, flush 2–3 gallons. The reset method for Kenmore 106.xxxxx models: press and hold the Filter Reset or Filter button on the Kenmore control panel for 3 seconds until the indicator changes. Some older Kenmore/Whirlpool models require holding Start and Cancel together for 3 seconds. Full installation guide: How to Install a Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Filter.

For NSF certification verification of any compatible filter: NSF International certified products database — search by the manufacturer brand name, not the part number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenmore 9081 the same as Whirlpool W10295370A? +
Yes — Kenmore 9081 is the Kenmore retail cross-reference number for the Whirlpool W10295370A filter (also known as EDR3RXD1 / EveryDrop Filter 3). Both are the same physical filter — same dimensions, same NSF certifications, same installation process. A compatible filter listing Whirlpool W10295370A, EDR3RXD1, or EveryDrop Filter 3 will fit Kenmore 9081 refrigerators identically.
Where is the water filter on a Kenmore 106.xxxxx refrigerator? +
On Kenmore 106.xxxxx (Whirlpool-built) refrigerators, the water filter is located in the upper interior of the refrigerator compartment — typically the upper right or upper center of the fresh food section, not the freezer. The EveryDrop Filter 3 twist-in housing is a cylindrical cartridge that rotates counterclockwise to remove. For the full location guide by brand: How to Find Your Refrigerator Filter Model Number.
Can I use a Whirlpool compatible filter in my Kenmore 9081 refrigerator? +
Yes — an NSF-certified Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 / W10295370A compatible filter is the correct and recommended replacement for Kenmore 9081 refrigerators. The Kenmore 9081 cross-reference simply points to this Whirlpool filter design. There is no functional or certification difference between a “Kenmore 9081” branded filter and a “Whirlpool EDR3RXD1” branded filter — the Kenmore branding is a retail convenience, not a unique product specification.

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