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Water Filter for the Maytag MFW2055YEB00 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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MFW2055YEB00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, the same estate every refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
The small print owners learn the hard way: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the EDR2RXD2 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
Reading the MFW2055YEB00 model code — what the digits tell you
Working from the model code, the MFW2055YEB00 lands somewhere around 2011 to 2015; treat the window as approximate. What stays constant across the trim range: model-code suffixes track cosmetics; the EDR2RXD2 fit is invariant across them.
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.
MFW2055YEB00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the MFW2055YEB00?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the MFW2055YEB00 manual maps the control by panel type.
Will the Maytag MFW2055YEB00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Maytag 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 EDR2RXD2 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 MFW2055YEB00?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR2RXD2 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
This bay takes the OEM EDR2RXD2. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.
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