October 12, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in an Amana Refrigerator

When it comes to refrigerator maintenance, replacing the water filter is one of the most important things you can do. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easiest things to do. To keep your ice and water odor and contaminant free, you should install a new water filter every 6 months, or more frequently if you notice water flow slowing.

Amana makes refrigerators in a wide variety of styles, so the water filter used vary by model. How to the change water filter in your Amana 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 Amana refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Amana refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below list the Amana 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 Amana model.

How to replace the water filter in an Amana side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR1RXD1	Eject and slide out	Bottom grill	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter
EDR3RXD1	Push button to eject	Bottom grill	How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter

How to replace the water filter in an Amana French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter

How to replace the water filter in an Amana bottom-freezer refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter

Step-by-step instructions by water filter part number

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

The open-tray-and-twist-out water filter for Amana 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.

How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter

The push-button-to-eject water filter for Amana 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 an eject-and-slide-out water filter

Eject-and-slide out Amana water filter is EDR1RXD1.

Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing up for filters inside top right (or pointing left for filters in the grille), 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.

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.