Kenmore 46-9081 & 46-9930 Refrigerator Water Filter 3-Pack | EveryDrop Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1 / W10295370A Compatible
- MPN:
- 9081
- Condition:
- New
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Kenmore 46-9081 & 46-9930 Refrigerator Water Filter — Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1 Replacement
About the Kenmore 46-9081 / 46-9930 Water Filter
This is a compatible replacement cartridge for Kenmore refrigerators that call for filter 46-9081 or 46-9930 (also listed as 9081, 9930, 469081 and 469930). Because Kenmore refrigerators in this range are built on Whirlpool platforms, the same cartridge is sold under the EveryDrop Filter 1 name and the Whirlpool part numbers EDR1RXD1, EDR1RXD1B, W10295370A, P4RFWB and P8RFWB2L. If your refrigerator manual or the old cartridge lists any of those numbers, this filter is the correct size.
Inside is an activated carbon block that reduces chlorine taste, odor and sediment, so dispenser water and ice taste clean instead of flat or metallic. The cartridge is rated for roughly 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever comes first. It installs by hand with a quarter turn — no tools, no shutting off the household water supply, and no draining the line.
A clogged, overdue cartridge is the most common reason a dispenser slows to a trickle or an ice maker starts producing small, hollow cubes. Replacing on schedule keeps flow rate steady through both the dispenser and the ice maker.
Key Features
- Direct-fit replacement for Kenmore 46-9081 and 46-9930 filters
- Cross-references to EveryDrop Filter 1, EDR1RXD1, EDR1RXD1B, W10295370A, P4RFWB, P8RFWB2L
- Activated carbon block reduces chlorine taste, odor and sediment
- Approximately 6 months / 200 gallons of service life per cartridge
- Quarter-turn, tool-free installation — fits both interior-mount and base-grille housings
- Keeps dispenser flow and ice production consistent as the cartridge ages
- Available in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-pack quantities with bulk pricing
Compatible Refrigerator Models
Kenmore / Kenmore Elite (106 and 596 series)
Whirlpool
Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air & IKEA
Select side-by-side, top-freezer and bottom-freezer models from Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air and IKEA that specify Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1 also use this cartridge. Confirm against the number printed on your existing filter or listed in your owner's manual.
Also Sold Under These Part Numbers
46-9081, 469081, 9081, 46-9930, 469930, 9930, 9930P, EDR1RXD1, EDR1RXD1B, W10295370A, W10295370, W10295370P, WHR1RXD1, KAD1RXD1, P4RFWB, P4RFKB2, P8RFWB2L, P5WB2L, W10217316, W10276924, W10291030, W10394044, W10743248, FILTER 1, Filter1
How to Replace the Filter
- Locate the filter housing — upper right corner inside the fresh-food compartment on most models, or in the front base grille on some older side-by-sides.
- Open the housing door. Keep a towel handy; a small amount of water may drip from the old cartridge.
- Turn the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
- Remove the protective cap from the new filter, align it with the housing, push it in and turn a quarter turn clockwise until it stops.
- Close the housing door and confirm it latches flush.
- Run about 2–3 gallons through the dispenser to flush trapped air and loose carbon fines. Sputtering and slightly gray water during this step are normal.
- Reset the filter indicator light — hold the "Filter Reset" button for roughly 3 seconds, or on models with a menu, press Options, then Lock, then Measured Fill.
- Discard the first two batches of ice so any residual air or carbon dust clears the ice maker.
Replacement Schedule
| Household usage | Suggested interval | What you'll notice first |
|---|---|---|
| Light — 1–2 people, occasional dispenser use | Every 6 months | Water starts tasting flat before flow slows |
| Average — 3–4 people, daily water and ice | Every 5–6 months | Indicator light changes color at roughly the same time |
| Heavy — 5+ people, or heavy ice use | Every 3–4 months | Dispenser flow slows noticeably before 6 months |
| Well water or visible sediment | Every 3–4 months | Cartridge clogs early; ice cubes shrink or turn hollow |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenmore 46-9081 the same as 46-9930? Yes. 46-9930 is the older number and 46-9081 superseded it. The cartridge is physically identical, so either number takes this filter.
Will this work in place of EveryDrop Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1? Yes. This cartridge is built to the same dimensions and quarter-turn fitting as Filter 1 (EDR1RXD1, EDR1RXD1B) and the earlier W10295370A, so it seats in the same housings.
My filter is in the bottom grille, not inside the fridge. Is this still the right one? It can be. Both housing positions were used with this cartridge across different model years. Go by the number on the old filter rather than by where it mounts.
How do I find which filter my refrigerator uses? The number is printed on the end cap of the cartridge currently installed. If the old filter is missing, check the model number tag inside the fresh-food compartment along the left wall or behind a crisper drawer, then match it to the model lists above.
Why is my water cloudy after installing a new filter? Trapped air in the line, and it is expected. Run 2–3 gallons through the dispenser and the cloudiness clears.
The dispenser is slow with a brand-new filter installed. What now? Pull the cartridge out and reseat it with a firm push before turning — a filter that isn't fully home restricts flow. If it is seated correctly and flow is still slow, the restriction is upstream of the filter, usually the supply line or inlet valve.
Can I skip the filter and use a bypass plug? Some models accept a bypass, which restores full flow but stops all filtration. Unfiltered water and ice will carry whatever taste and sediment the supply line delivers.