Water Filter for the Whirlpool AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

🇺🇸 Ships from Indiana

AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2012-2016

FILTER LOCATION

top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

—

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

Compatible cartridges verified for this model

We cross-checked the AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 against every cartridge family that fits its bay. ClearFit versions are on the way — get notified when they land, or find your exact fit now.

Find filters for your fridge →

✓

Verified fit for AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

Not your model? Check the finder →

AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, a spot that survives trim changes across the AFI run. It is a twist-lock bay: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Order-day practicalities: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. AFI reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: AFI on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Finish letter sets like S6 never alter the bay; the EDR4RXD1 line fits the whole set.

AFI vs ARS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: AFI means French-door, ARS means side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Working from the model code, the AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 lands somewhere around 2012 to 2016; treat the window as approximate.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Amana AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Does the Amana AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the EDR4RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for an Amana refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM EDR4RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my AFI2538AES5-AFI2538AES6?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR4RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

Check every filter that fits →