Water Filter for the Whirlpool MFB2055YEM01 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 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

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MFB2055YEM01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2011-2015

FILTER LOCATION

in the upper zone of the fresh-food compartment in most bottom-freezer layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

mfb2055yem00, mfb2055yem02

MFB2055YEM01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the upper zone of the fresh-food compartment in most bottom-freezer layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2011-2015

Also branded asmfb2055yem00, mfb2055yem02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFB2055YEM01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFB2055YEM01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the upper zone of the fresh-food compartment in most bottom-freezer layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the MFB 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.

Field notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: count on MFB to place this unit among bottom-mount builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

MFB vs MFI — what the prefix tells you

The MFB/MFI pair divides this family by layout — MFB answers to bottom-mount; MFI answers to French-door; the water-filter answer is shared. Model-code reading puts the MFB2055YEM01 at roughly 2011 to 2015 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.

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.

MFB2055YEM01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Maytag MFB2055YEM01 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the MFB2055YEM01 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Does the Maytag MFB2055YEM01 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No — the EDR2RXD2 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 MFB2055YEM01?

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

OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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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