KAD2RXD1 Water Filter | What It Is, What It Fits, and Where to Buy It 

The KAD2RXD1 is KitchenAid’s branded version of the EveryDrop Filter 2 (EDR2RXD1). They are the same filter, same carbon block, same NSF certifications, same fit. It fits select KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, and Jenn-Air French door and bottom freezer refrigerators with an interior upper filter housing.

If your KitchenAid fridge filter label says KAD2RXD1 then this is KitchenAid’s own part number for what EveryDrop calls Filter 2. The two are made by the same manufacturer, carry identical NSF certifications, and fit the same filter housing. You can order either one as a replacement. 

KAD2RXD1 and EDR2RXD1 | Same Filter, Different Label

KitchenAid and EveryDrop are both owned by Whirlpool Corporation. The KAD2RXD1 is KitchenAid’s branded packaging for the same filter sold as EDR2RXD1 under the EveryDrop label. Same activated carbon block. Same 24-contaminant NSF certification. Same dimensions and O-ring placement.

This matters because:

• You can buy either the KAD2RXD1 or EDR2RXD1 and it will fit and perform identically
• Using the EDR2RXD1 in a KitchenAid fridge does not void your warranty
• Both are genuine OEM.Neither is a generic or compatible replacement

Always avoid uncertified generics that claim to replace the KAD2RXD1 without showing NSF certification numbers. Verify any filter’s NSF status at nsf.org before buying.

KAD2RXD1 Cross-Reference Part Numbers

If your fridge or filter label shows any of these numbers the KAD2RXD1 or its equivalent is your correct replacement

Which KitchenAid Refrigerators Use the KAD2RXD1?

The KAD2RXD1 fits KitchenAid French door and bottom freezer refrigerators with an interior upper filter housing. If your KitchenAid model number starts with KRM or KRF. There is a very high chance this is your filter. Here are the most common compatible series:

Check the filter label inside your fridge to confirm. If it says KAD2RXD1, EDR2RXD1, or W10413645A any of those are your correct replacement.

What Does the KAD2RXD1 Filter Remove?

The KAD2RXD1 is NSF 42, 53, and 401 certified reducing 24 contaminants including:

• Chlorine — taste and odor
•  Lead, mercury, and asbestos
• Cysts — Cryptosporidium and Giardia
• Pharmaceuticals — atenolol, carbamazepine, and others
• Emerging contaminants — BPA, estrone, MTBE
• Pesticides and industrial chemicals

The NSF 401 certification covering pharmaceuticals and BPA is what separates the genuine KAD2RXD1 and EDR2RXD1 from most generic alternatives. Few compatible filters carry this certification.

How to Replace the KAD2RXD1 

Step 1 — Find the filter. Open the fridge. The filter is in the upper interior area behind a push-button panel or small door.

Step 2 — Remove the old filter. Press eject or twist counterclockwise. Pull straight out. Have a cloth nearby.

Step 3 — Insert the new filter. Remove the cap, align the arrow, push in firmly and twist clockwise until it clicks.

Step 4 — Reset the light. Hold the filter reset button for 3 seconds until the indicator turns green.

Step 5 — Flush. Run 2-3 gallons through the dispenser and discard before drinking.

Replace every 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever comes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAD2RXD1 the same as EDR2RXD1?

Yes, KAD2RXD1 is KitchenAid’s branded name for the EveryDrop EDR2RXD1. They are the same filter and fully interchangeable.

What does KAD2RXD1 replace?

It directly replaces W10413645A and all other EDR2RXD1 cross-reference part numbers.

How often should I replace the KAD2RXD1?

Every 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever comes first.

Can I use EDR2RXD1 instead of KAD2RXD1?

Yes, they are identical filters from the same manufacturer and using EDR2RXD1 will not void your KitchenAid warranty.

Where is the KAD2RXD1 filter in my KitchenAid fridge?

In the interior upper housing inside the fridge, usually behind a small push-button panel or door.