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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2574DEH01 (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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MFT2574DEH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it 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 MFT run. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
The small print owners learn the hard way: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The MFT prefix is the tell: it usually marks a French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. That trailing 01 is the revision counter: MFT chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — Ordering by prefix works because MFT means French-door and MSD means side-by-side in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. The listed build window for the MFT2574DEH01 is 2014 to 2018, per the official record — the bracket that matters for cartridge generation.
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.
MFT2574DEH01 filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Maytag MFT2574DEH01?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the MFT2574DEH01 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Will the Maytag MFT2574DEH01 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the MFT2574DEH01 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 MFT2574DEH01?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR2RXD2 | RECOMMENDEDEDR2RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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