Replacing a refrigerator water filter is easy. You need to find the water filter door, hole-open it to release the filter, remove the old filter, and replace it with a new one.

The location of the door cover is different in Whirlpool models. Typically, you can find it on the base grill or the upper-right side inside your Whirlpool refrigerator.

Locating and Replacing the Water Filter

Whirlpool water filter keeps your water clean and fresh. It should be replaced every 6 to 12 months depending on your model.

Before replacing the water filter w10413645a, you must know the specific type of water filter in your Whirlpool refrigerator. To do this, you need to look for your Whirlpool Refrigerator model number in one of these places:

The ceiling of your refrigerator’s interior

At the back of the kickplate

Freezer or refrigerator’s inside walls (ideally at the back of the drawers)

Open your Whirlpool refrigerator’s door and look behind the door’s frame

You will use the model number to source the right water filter replacement for your refrigerator.

We will cover the water filter replacement process for the following Whirlpool refrigerator models:

WRF560SEYM05

WRS325FDAM04

1ET25DKXGW00

WRF736SDAM14

3EAD19XMWR1

3ECKMF8

WRF736SDAM13

ED5FVGXWS07

3ECKMF86

WRS325FDAM02

WRF535SMBM00

WRX735SDBM00

WRB322DMBM00

WRS571CIHZ01

WRF560SEHZ00

WRF736SDAM11

WRF736SDAM12

WRS322FDAM04

WRS571CIDM01

You also need to locate your refrigerator’s water filter. The water filter will either be inside your refrigerator on the rear or your refrigerator’s grill at the base. However, if you are unsure where to find it in your fridge, you should use your user manual to locate the water filter.

Preparing For the Water Filter Replacement Process

Now that you know your Whirlpool refrigerator’s model number and the water filter’s location, you should prepare for the replacement process. Begin by turning off your refrigerator. If the filter is on the outside, place a towel at the base of your refrigerator.

This towel will contain spillage that may occur during the old water filter removal and keep the work environment neat. If the filter is situated inside the fridge, you may have to remove food and beverages from your fridge.

Shut off the ice maker to prevent leaking when removing the water filter edr3rxd1. If you have an older Whirlpool fridge model, you will have to shut off the water supply manually. Even so, most models come fitted with a valve that prevents water from leaking out during the filter removal process. Check your user manual to ensure your refrigerator has a valve. This process is not necessary for the latest fridge models. These models turn off the water supply automatically as you remove the filter.