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Water Filter for the Maytag MFI2067AES (EDR4RXD1)
✓ 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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MFI2067AES specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the MFI2067AES, the cartridge inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.
Before you click buy, two things: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The MFI in MFI2067AES is doing real work: it usually places the machine in the French-door family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. The ES tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.
MFI vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
The MFI prefix sits next to MSD in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: The door count differs — French-door against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Working from the model code, the MFI2067AES 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.
MFI2067AES filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Maytag MFI2067AES?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the MFI2067AES manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Maytag MFI2067AES: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No — the EDR4RXD1 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 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 MFI2067AES?
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.
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