Refrigerator Not Dispensing Clean Water? EDR3RXD1B Water Filter #3 – Fix Bad Taste & Low Flow Fast

Cloudy water, bad taste, or a slow dispenser are the most common signs your Filter #3 has expired. In most Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid side-by-side and bottom-freezer refrigerators, this is caused by a clogged or exhausted EDR3RXD1B filter cartridge. When it fails, contaminants pass through unfiltered and flow rate drops noticeably. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-platform refrigerators after 6 months or 200 gallons of use. Part EDR3RXD1B is the genuine OEM replacement that restores NSF-certified filtration and full dispenser flow immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your refrigerator powers on and runs normally
• ✔ Ice maker and other functions work correctly
• ✔ Water supply line and shut-off valve are confirmed open
• ✔ Filter change indicator light is on, or it has been 6+ months since last replacement
• ✔ ONLY problem is poor water taste, odour, or reduced dispenser flow

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Water tastes or smells like chlorine or plastic — most common complaint after filter expiry
• Dispenser flow rate is slow or weak
• Ice cubes have an off taste or odour
• Filter change indicator light is solid or flashing
• Water appears cloudy or discoloured
• It has been more than 6 months or 200 gallons since last filter change

✔ If these symptoms match, the EDR3RXD1B filter is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this filter cartridge restores clean, great-tasting water and full flow immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: EDR3RXD1B
• Type: Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge — Filter #3, twist-in mount
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit filter assembly — supersedes 4396710, 4396711, 4396841, 4396842, 9020, 9030, W10121145, W10193691, and 100+ additional cross-references (no modification required)
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, Kenmore
• Filter Life: 6 months or 200 gallons (whichever comes first)
• Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM | Pressure: 30–120 psi | Temp: 33–100°F
• Size: 13-1/2" L × 3" Diameter
• Certifications: NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 53 certified — reduces lead, chlorine, asbestos, mercury, cysts, VOCs, select herbicides, pesticides, and trace pharmaceuticals

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5 minutes, no tools required. No need to shut off the water supply for this filter. Locate the filter housing in the upper-right corner of the fresh food compartment (side-by-side) or lower-left corner (bottom freezer). Turn the old filter a quarter-turn counterclockwise and pull straight out, then insert the new EDR3RXD1B and turn clockwise until it locks. Run 4 gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter before use.

💡 Pro Tip

🔗 Model Hub Pages

Find part compatibility guides and repair resources for your specific model: EDR3RXD1B hub, 4396710, 4396711, 4396841, 4396842, 9020, 9030, W10121145, W10193691.