Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 Replacement Filter: OEM vs Compatible
The most cross-referenced refrigerator filter on the market. One filter cartridge, four Whirlpool part numbers, and six different brands of refrigerator that all use it. If you own a Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, Amana, or specific Kenmore refrigerator with Filter 3, this guide covers the entire compatible market.
Buy a compatible EDR3RXD1 with both NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certifications listed by certification number. The OEM cross-references are EDR3RXD1, 4396710, 4396841, and Filter 3 — match any of those on the listing. Replace every 6 months or 200 gallons. Compatibles run 12-22 USD vs OEM at 40-55 USD.
Browse verified Whirlpool filtersOne filter, four numbers, six brands
Whirlpool Corporation makes refrigerators under six brand names. They share engineering platforms and use the same physical filter cartridge across most of their lineup. The Everydrop EDR3RXD1 is the consumer SKU; the actual filter inside is the same one Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, and Amana have used for over a decade.
| Reference | Era / Origin |
|---|---|
| EDR3RXD1 | Everydrop consolidated SKU (2018-present) |
| 4396710 | Whirlpool factory part (older revision) |
| 4396841 | Whirlpool factory part (newer revision) |
| Filter 3 | Position designation on refrigerator label |
Brands that use this filter:
Whirlpool
KitchenAid
Maytag
Amana
JennAir
Kenmore (select)
The model lookup: find the model number on the inside of your refrigerator door (usually printed on a sticker on the inner wall or under the produce drawers). Whirlpool publishes a complete fitment chart at whirlpool.com, but if your refrigerator has a slot labeled "Filter 3" or accepts a 4396841/4396710 cartridge, the EDR3RXD1 fits.
Wrong Filter number, no fit
Everydrop sells five different refrigerator filter generations under the same brand. They are physically incompatible. The most common mistake is buying Filter 1 or Filter 2 when your refrigerator needs Filter 3.
| Filter | Everydrop SKU | Refrigerator types |
|---|---|---|
| Filter 1 | EDR1RXD1 | Side-by-side, 2010-2018 |
| Filter 2 | EDR2RXD1 | French Door, push-in |
| Filter 3 | EDR3RXD1 (this guide) | French Door + Side-by-side, twist-in |
| Filter 4 | EDR4RXD1 | Specific Maytag side-by-side |
| Filter 5 | EDR5RXD1 | Newer KitchenAid premium |
If you do not know which filter your refrigerator needs, check the inside of the filter compartment. Whirlpool prints "Filter 1," "Filter 3," etc. on a sticker right where the cartridge inserts. Match the position number, not the appearance — Filter 1 and Filter 3 cartridges look similar but have different twist-lock orientations.
NSF/ANSI 42 + 53: only certified counts
The OEM Whirlpool EDR3RXD1 carries NSF/ANSI 42 (aesthetic effects) AND NSF/ANSI 53 (health effects). A compatible without both is not equivalent. NSF certifications are testable and verifiable at info.nsf.org. "NSF compliant" without a number is unregulated marketing language and means nothing.
Aesthetic effects
- · Chlorine taste and odor
- · Visible particulates
- · Zinc
Health effects
- · Lead
- · Cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia)
- · Mercury, asbestos
- · Select VOCs
Three tiers of EDR3RXD1 compatibles
NSF/ANSI 42 AND 53 with verifiable certification numbers. Multi-pack (3-pack at ~50 USD) brings per-unit cost under 17 USD. Established Amazon seller with 10,000+ reviews and consistent positive fitment feedback. Replaces all four part numbers.
NSF/ANSI 42 certified, "tested to NSF 53 standards" for health contaminants. Adequate for taste and chlorine in low-risk municipal water. Skip if your home plumbing predates 1986 (lead solder risk) or you have well water.
No verifiable certifications. "NSF compliant" without numbers, or "FDA materials" only. Sellers under 12 months on Amazon with reviews mentioning leaks, plastic taste, or filters that do not seat properly. The 30 USD/year savings vs Tier 1 is not worth six months of uncertain water.
The 6-month / 200-gallon rule
Whirlpool specifies replacement every 6 months or 200 gallons. The 200-gallon limit catches up with heavy households (4+ people, daily ice, daily dispenser use) at month 4-5. The fridge filter indicator is a 6-month timer, not a flow sensor.
Replace regardless of indicator if any of these are true:
- Water tastes faintly chlorinated again — carbon has saturated
- Dispenser flow is slower than baseline
- Ice cubes are cloudier than when filter was new
- More than 6 months since last replacement (carbon degrades on the calendar)
After installing a new filter, hold the "Filter Reset" button on your refrigerator control panel for 3 seconds. On older models without a dedicated button, hold "Water Filter" or "Filter Status" for 3 seconds. The light will change from red to green or turn off, and a new 6-month countdown begins.
Magnuson-Moss applies to all Whirlpool brands
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, and Amana are all subject to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2301-2312). None of them can void your warranty solely for using a third-party replacement filter. They would need to prove the specific compatible filter caused a specific malfunction. Compressor, ice maker motor, and electronic control board failures cannot be denied because of a water filter on a different system.
Use a Tier 1 NSF-certified compatible. Save the receipts. The legal protection is automatic.
Find verified EDR3RXD1 compatibles
Our Whirlpool family directory cross-references EDR3RXD1, 4396710, 4396841, and Filter 3. Every option meets the dual NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certification.