Name: Kenmore 46-9081 & 46-9930 Refrigerator Water Filter | EveryDrop Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1 / W10295370A Compatible
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Kenmore 46-9081 & 46-9930 Refrigerator Water Filter — Filter 1 / EDR1RXD1 Replacement

Check the number printed on the end of your old filter before ordering. This is the Filter 1 size (Kenmore 46-9081 / 46-9930, EveryDrop EDR1RXD1, Whirlpool W10295370A). It is not interchangeable with Filter 2 (EDR2RXD1), Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1 / Kenmore 46-9083), Filter 4 (EDR4RXD1) or Filter 5 (EDR5RXD1) — each of those uses a different housing and will not seat correctly.

Where this filter goes: on most refrigerators it is a quarter-turn cartridge in the upper right corner inside the fresh-food compartment, behind a hinged door. On some older side-by-side models the same filter sits in the front base grille at the bottom of the refrigerator. Both locations use the identical cartridge.

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)

106.4116x 106.5004x 106.5011x 106.5111x 106.5113x 106.5114x 106.5116x 106.5117x 106.5118x 106.5171x 106.5172x 106.5175x 106.5176x 106.5177x 106.5178x 106.5179x 106.7300x 596.7300x

Whirlpool

WRS325SDHZ WRS321SDHZ WRS325FDAM GSC25C4EY GSC25C5EY GSC25C6EY GSF26C4EX GSS26C4XX

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.