Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2778EEZ01 (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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MFT2778EEZ01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2015-2019

FILTER LOCATION

upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

mft2778eez00

MFT2778EEZ01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2015-2019

Also branded asmft2778eez00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFT2778EEZ01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFT2778EEZ01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The MFT2778EEZ01 carries its water filter upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, a spot that survives trim changes across the MFT run. Mechanically the MFT2778EEZ01 uses a twist-in cartridge: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Order-day practicalities: 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. Prefix literacy pays here: 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 -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR2RXD2 bay.

MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you

The MFT prefix sits next to MSD in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: MFT marks French-door builds and MSD marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Working from the model code, the MFT2778EEZ01 lands somewhere around 2015 to 2019; 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.

MFT2778EEZ01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Maytag MFT2778EEZ01 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the MFT2778EEZ01 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Maytag MFT2778EEZ01: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 MFT2778EEZ01?

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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