Short answer: yes. The EveryDrop Filter 3, part number EDR3RXD1, is the current version of the filter Whirlpool used to sell as the 4396841 and 4396710. New name on the box, same base-grille slot. If your refrigerator took the old Whirlpool part, the EveryDrop Filter 3 is the cartridge you buy today. This guide walks through exactly which refrigerators it fits, how to confirm yours before ordering, and how to swap it in about two minutes.

Written by the Water Filters FAST filter experts. Reviewed by Phil McNamara, owner, Water Filters FAST. Updated July 2026.

Why the name changed: 4396841 to EDR3RXD1

Whirlpool consolidated its refrigerator filters under the EveryDrop brand and renumbered the lineup. The filter that had shipped for years as the Whirlpool 4396841, along with the earlier 4396710 in the same family (the two differed slightly in what they were certified to reduce, not in fit), became the EveryDrop Filter 3, EDR3RXD1. The mounting, the slot, and the fridges it serves carried over. So if you walk into this purchase holding an old box that says 4396841, relax: that filter just ships as the EDR3RXD1 now.

Quick translation table for reorder time:

• EDR3RXD1 = EveryDrop Filter 3, the current part number
• 4396841 = the prior Whirlpool part number it replaces
• 4396710 = the earlier variant in the same family, also replaced by Filter 3

Which refrigerators the EveryDrop Filter 3 fits

The EDR3RXD1 is a push-in cartridge that mounts horizontally in the front base grille, the vented panel at the very bottom of the refrigerator, below the doors. It serves a wide range of side-by-side and some bottom-freezer models across the Whirlpool family of brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and JennAir.

The fit check takes one minute:

1. Find the filter location. If your filter is in the base grille at the bottom front of the fridge and pushes in horizontally with a button or quarter-turn release, you are in Filter 3 territory. If your filter is inside the fresh food compartment, you need a different EveryDrop number, so stop here and check your model.
2. Read the old cartridge. Eject it and read the label. EDR3RXD1, 4396841, or 4396710 all confirm the Filter 3 is your match.
3. Or use the fridge model number. The sticker sits on an interior wall or the ceiling of the fresh food compartment. The product listing names compatible model families, or the support team can confirm it in one call. A few models in these same brand families take a different EveryDrop number (interior-compartment filters, for example, use other numbers in the EveryDrop line such as the Filter 4), which is exactly why the sticker check is worth doing.

How to replace the EveryDrop Filter 3

This is one of the easiest filters in any kitchen. You will not need tools, and the fridge stays right where it is.

1. Release the old filter. Depending on the model, press the eject button next to the cartridge or rotate the filter cap a quarter turn counterclockwise. The cartridge slides straight out of the grille.
2. Prep the new cartridge. Remove the protective cap from the O-ring end. If your model uses the rotating cap, transfer it to the new filter.
3. Push it in. Slide the new EDR3RXD1 into the slot until it clicks or the cap locks with a quarter turn clockwise. It should sit flush with the grille.
4. Flush 2 to 3 gallons through the dispenser to purge air and clear carbon fines. Expect sputtering and a gray tint in the first few glasses; both are normal and pass quickly.
5. Reset the filter light per your model, usually a press-and-hold on the filter or reset button for about 3 seconds.

If water flow seems weak after the swap or the fridge behaves oddly, the fix is almost always seating or air, not a bad cartridge. Our troubleshooting guide for a refrigerator water filter not working after replacement walks the nine most common fixes in order.

How often to replace it

Every 6 months, or sooner with heavy dispenser and ice use. The EveryDrop Filter 3 family is rated for roughly 200 gallons, and most households reach the 6-month calendar mark before the gallon limit. Slow dispensing and returning tap taste are your early-swap signals.

OEM EveryDrop or compatible: what matters

The genuine EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 is the factory part. Quality compatible cartridges built to the same specification fit the same base-grille slot and cost less per replacement, which adds up on a filter you change twice a year. The requirement is the same either way: the listing must name EDR3RXD1 or 4396841 compatibility explicitly, and the cartridge should carry testing to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine taste and odor (and NSF/ANSI 53 where the listing claims more). Our OEM vs aftermarket guide covers exactly how to vet a compatible filter before you trust it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the EveryDrop Filter 3 the same as the Whirlpool 4396841?

Yes. The EDR3RXD1 is the current part number for the filter previously sold as the Whirlpool 4396841. Only the branding changed.

What brands of refrigerator take the EveryDrop Filter 3?

The Whirlpool-family brands listed above, on models with a horizontal push-in filter in the front base grille. Confirm your specific model before ordering.

Where is the Filter 3 located?

Look at the very bottom front of the refrigerator, below the doors: the Filter 3 lives in that base grille, pushed in horizontally, released with a button or a quarter-turn cap.

How long does the EveryDrop Filter 3 last?

About 6 months or roughly 200 gallons, whichever comes first. Heavy use shortens the window; slow flow or drifting taste means swap now.

Do I need to shut off the water to change it?

One nice thing about the base-grille design: no. The housing seals automatically when the cartridge comes out, so a towel under the grille for a few drops is all the prep there is.

Get your Filter 3, shipped same day

Whether your box says EDR3RXD1 or 4396841, the right cartridge is in stock. Browse the refrigerator water filter collection for genuine EveryDrop and compatible options. Weekday orders before 1pm CST ship the same day, shipping is free over $75, and every order carries a 30-day return policy. Unsure about the fit? Call the filter experts at 855-789-FAST and read them the number on your old filter; they will confirm the match before you buy.