September 18, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a KitchenAid Refrigerator

Discover just how effortless it is to swap out your KitchenAid refrigerator water filter to enjoy clean, fresh water any time. 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.

KitchenAid makes refrigerators in a wide variety of styles, so the water filter used vary. How to the change water filter in your KitchenAid refrigerator depends the refrigerator style, the location of the water filter, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your KitchenAid refrigerator, use the filter finder in our KitchenAid refrigerator water filter finder.

The tables below list the KitchenAid water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your KitchenAid model.

How to change the water filter in a KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR1RXD1	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace eject-and-slide-out
EDR3RXD1	Push button to eject	Bottom grille	How to replace push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filters
EDR5RXD1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a KitchenAid French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR3RXD1	Push button to eject	Bottom grille	How to replace push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filters
EDR2RXD1, EDR5RXD1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille, Inside bottom-left	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
EDR1RXD1	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace eject-and-slide-out refrigerator water filters
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters

How to change the water filter in a KitchenAid bottom-freezer refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR5RXD1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters

How to change the water filter in a KitchenAid top-freezer refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR6D1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille, Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a KitchenAid under counter refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR6D1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Step-by-step instructions by water filter part number

How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

The twist-to-remove KitchenAid water filters are EDR2RXD1, EDR5RXD1 and EDR6D1

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filters

The push-button-to-eject water filter for KitchenAid refrigerators is EDR3RXD1.

Push the eject button.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
Remove the decorative cap.
Install the decorative cap on the new filter.
Push the new filter into the housing until the eject button snaps out.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace eject-and-slide-out refrigerator water filters

The eject-and-slide-out water filter for KitchenAid refrigerators is EDR1RXD1

Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing up, slide the new filter into the housing until it stops.
Close the water filter cover door.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters

The open-tray-and-twist-out water filter for KitchenAid refrigerators is EDR4RXD1.

Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external inline water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore part number 3844609 or 3844709.

Looking for 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.