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Water Filter for the Maytag MFB2055YEM00 (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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MFB2055YEM00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: upper fresh-food wall in most bottom-freezer builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the MFB2055YEM00 uses a twist-in cartridge: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
The recurring owner notes: 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. MFB reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: count on MFB to place this unit among bottom-mount builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Maytag used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR2RXD2 bay.
MFB vs MFI — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — bottom-mount builds carry MFB; French-door builds carry MFI. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. By model-code convention the MFB2055YEM00 falls around 2011-2015; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.
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.
MFB2055YEM00 filter questions
MFB2055YEM00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the MFB2055YEM00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Can I run the Maytag MFB2055YEM00 with no cartridge installed?
No cap needed — the EDR2RXD2 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 MFB2055YEM00?
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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