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Water Filter for the Maytag MSD2273VES02 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 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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MSD2273VES02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Owners of the MSD2273VES02 report the same friction points: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. One prefix, one chassis family: the MSD tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Suffix 02 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
MSD vs MFI — what the prefix tells you
MSD or MFI: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. side-by-side on the MSD side, French-door on the MFI side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. Catalog convention puts the MSD2273VES02 near 2008 to 2012 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.
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.
MSD2273VES02 filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Maytag MSD2273VES02?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the MSD2273VES02 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Running the MSD2273VES02 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No — the EDR3RXD1 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 EDR3RXD1 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 MSD2273VES02?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 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 EDR3RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDEDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $44.97 | $80.94 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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