Product Description
The EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 Filter 5 is a refrigerator water filter designed for select Whirlpool-family refrigerators. It replaces several older Whirlpool filter numbers, including 4396508, 4396510, 4396918, 8212491 and 8212652.
The EDR5RXD1 uses activated carbon block filtration with coconut carbon media to help improve the taste and odor of refrigerator drinking water and ice while reducing specified contaminants.
This filter is designed for select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana and JennAir refrigerators using the compatible Filter 5 housing. Compatibility should always be confirmed using the existing filter number or complete refrigerator model number before ordering.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
EveryDrop |
| Manufacturer |
Whirlpool |
| Filter Number |
EDR5RXD1 |
| Filter Type |
Refrigerator Water Filter |
| Filter |
Filter 5 |
| Pack Size |
1 Filter |
| UPC |
883049362441 |
| Filtration Media |
Activated Carbon Block |
| Carbon Type |
Coconut Carbon |
| Filter Life |
Up to 6 Months |
| Filter Capacity |
Up to 200 Gallons |
| Dimensions |
11 5/8" Length × 3" Outside Diameter |
| Length |
Approx. 11.6" |
| Outside Diameter |
3" |
| Installation |
Quarter-Turn / Twist-In |
| Installation Tools |
None Required |
| NSF Standards |
NSF/ANSI 42, 53 & 401* |
| Application |
Refrigerator Drinking Water & Ice |
| Compatible Brands |
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, JennAir |
The dimensions, UPC, carbon media and 200-gallon/6-month specification are provided on the current competitor product data.
*Certification claims should only be used for the exact certified product you are selling.
Filter Numbers
The EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 is associated with the following important and cross-reference numbers:
- EDR5RXD1
- EveryDrop Filter 5
- Filter 5
- Whirlpool 4396508
- Whirlpool 4396510
- Whirlpool 4396918
- Whirlpool 8212491
- Whirlpool 8212652
- 4392857
- WF285
- W10186668
- PUR W10186668
The strongest search identifiers are EDR5RXD1, Filter 5, 4396508 and 4396510. The competitor pages identify the EDR5RXD1 as the current EveryDrop for the older Whirlpool numbers listed above.
Compatible Refrigerator Brands
The EDR5RXD1 Filter 5 is intended for select refrigerators from:
- Whirlpool
- Maytag
- KitchenAid
- Amana
- JennAir
The exact refrigerator model determines whether this cartridge fits. Whirlpool's current filter lineup confirms EDR5RXD1 as an EveryDrop filter within its approved refrigerator-filter range.
Always match your existing filter number or refrigerator model before ordering.
Key Features
Activated Carbon Block Filtration
The EDR5RXD1 uses activated carbon block media to filter refrigerator drinking water and ice while helping reduce unwanted taste and odor.
Coconut Carbon Media
The competitor specifications identify the primary media as activated carbon block with coconut carbon.
Up to 200 Gallons or 6 Months
The current product specification lists a service life of up to 200 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Easy Quarter-Turn Installation
The filter is designed for tool-free installation. The old cartridge is turned approximately one-quarter turn counterclockwise to remove, while the new filter is pushed into the receiver and turned clockwise until securely locked.
Designed for Water & Ice
A properly installed filter helps provide filtered water and ice through compatible refrigerator dispensing systems.
Filtration & Contaminant Reduction
The competitor product data lists the EDR5RXD1 as NSF/ANSI certified to Standards 42, 53 and 401 and provides a broad contaminant-reduction list.
Specified contaminants listed by the product sources include:
- Chlorine taste and odor
- Lead
- Mercury
- Asbestos
- Cysts
- Turbidity
- Particulates
- Benzene
- Atrazine
- Carbofuran
- Toxaphene
- Lindane
- Certain pesticides
- Certain industrial chemicals
- Certain VOCs
- Select pharmaceuticals
- Other specified contaminants
The current competitor page also lists contaminants including atenolol, BPA, carbamazepine, DEET, estrone, meprobamate, trimethoprim and other compounds.
Important: These are specific tested contaminant-reduction claims. They should not be interpreted as meaning the filter removes every contaminant from every water supply.
Installation Instructions
Replacing the EDR5RXD1 is designed to be a simple, tool-free process:
- Locate the refrigerator's water-filter housing.
-
Turn the existing filter approximately one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
- Pull the old filter straight out.
- Remove the reusable color-coded knob/cap if your refrigerator uses one.
- Attach the knob to the EDR5RXD1.
- Push the new filter firmly into the filter receiver.
-
Turn the filter approximately one-quarter turn clockwise until it locks.
- Reset the refrigerator's filter indicator if your model has one.
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Flush approximately 3–4 gallons of water through the dispenser before normal use.
If the filter is not properly locked into the receiver, water may not flow.
The exact installation and filter-reset procedure can vary by refrigerator model.
When Should You Replace the EDR5RXD1?
Replace the EDR5RXD1 approximately every 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever occurs first.
Your refrigerator's filter indicator may also alert you when is needed.
Regular helps maintain consistent filtration performance, water flow and taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EveryDrop EDR5RXD1?
The EDR5RXD1 is EveryDrop Filter 5, a refrigerator water filter manufactured by Whirlpool for use in compatible Whirlpool-family refrigerators.
What filters does EDR5RXD1 replace?
The EDR5RXD1 replaces several older Whirlpool filter numbers, including 4396508, 4396510, 4396918, 8212491 and 8212652.
Is EDR5RXD1 the same as Whirlpool 4396508?
Yes. Whirlpool 4396508 is one of the primary legacy filter numbers associated with the EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 Filter 5.
Is EDR5RXD1 the same as Whirlpool 4396510?
Yes. Whirlpool 4396510 is another legacy filter number replaced by the EveryDrop EDR5RXD1.
How long does the EDR5RXD1 last?
The current product specifications list up to 200 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first.
What type of filtration does EDR5RXD1 use?
It uses activated carbon block filtration, with the competitor specification identifying coconut carbon as the media.
Does EDR5RXD1 require tools?
No. The filter is designed for tool-free quarter-turn installation.
Does EDR5RXD1 fit every Whirlpool refrigerator?
No. Filter 5 is designed for specific refrigerator models and filter housings. Whirlpool's current guidance recommends identifying the refrigerator's complete model number or matching the existing filter before ordering.