If your old fridge filter says 4396508 or 4396510, you do not have a discontinued-filter problem — you have a renamed one. Whirlpool folded those part numbers into its EveryDrop range, and the current name for your filter is EveryDrop Filter 5, model EDR5RXD1. Same fit, same grille housing, same twist-handle change. This post confirms the match and shows you how to check it in under a minute.
The cross-reference
| Your old filter says | Order this now |
|---|---|
| 4396508 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| 4396510 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| 46-9010 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| 4392857 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| 4396509 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| 4396547 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
| PWF-NL240V / NL300 | EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) |
How to confirm it is Filter 5
- Location: Filter 5 sits in the base grille at the bottom front of side-by-side refrigerators.
- Release: you turn the front handle counterclockwise to unlock the cartridge and pull it free. (If yours presses a button in the base grille, that is Filter 3 / EDR3RXD1, which replaced 4396841 — not this one.)
- Label: pull the old cartridge and read it. Any number from the table above means EDR5RXD1 is your replacement.
Fits select Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, JennAir and Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators that use Filter 5.
One honest caution: a small number of owners of very old units report that the current EveryDrop Filter 5 cartridge does not turn into their housing — do not force it. If the new filter will not turn and lock with firm but ordinary effort, stop and check your fridge model against the fit list before pushing harder. Forcing a filter can damage the housing.
What you get with EDR5RXD1
- Genuine OEM EveryDrop filter, Triple Filtration Technology
- NSF certified to reduce 27 contaminants, including lead, chlorine taste and odour, pesticides and pharmaceuticals
- Life: about 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever comes first
Price check before you order
Our store sells the genuine cartridge from $39.99 (1-pack, free US shipping on every order) up to $147.99 for multi-packs — one purchase, no subscription to manage. And if you ordered the wrong filter by mistake, our 30-day free returns policy covers you with a prepaid label.
Ready to order? Shop the genuine EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 (Filter 5) — $39.99, free US shipping.
Changing it for the first time under the new name? Twist the handle counterclockwise to unlock, pull the old cartridge out, remove the dust cap from the new one, slide it in until it clicks and twist clockwise to lock — then run the dispenser a couple of minutes to flush it. First-time replacers should also read: How to replace the EveryDrop Filter 1 (EDR1RXD1) and reset the filter light for the universal filter-change habits.
Not sure Filter 5 is yours at all? Match it before the next order: the Complete EveryDrop Buying Guide puts every EveryDrop model in one table. And for the neighbouring Filter 3 under its old numbers, see: 4396841 and 4396710 Owners: Your Filter Is Now Called EDR3RXD1
FAQ
Is EDR5RXD1 exactly the same fit as 4396508?
Yes. 4396508 and 4396510 are the previous Whirlpool part numbers for the same Filter 5 cartridge now sold as EDR5RXD1. The grille housing and twist-handle fitting are unchanged.
My filter says 4396510 but sits inside the fridge, not in the grille. Should I worry?
Check the location and release style: base grille + twist handle = Filter 5. If your filter is inside the fridge with a different release, you may be looking at a different filter family — match by the part number printed on the old cartridge.
How often do I change EDR5RXD1?
Every 6 months or about 200 gallons, whichever comes first. Slow flow and chlorine taste returning are signs it is overdue.
My new Filter 5 will not turn into the housing. What should I do?
Stop — do not force it. Check your fridge model against the fit list for Filter 5 (select Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, JennAir, Kenmore side-by-sides). A small number of very old units have a different connector, and forcing can damage the housing. Contact us and we will check compatibility with you before you reorder.
Why is the same genuine filter cheaper here than at the official store?
We sell the same genuine OEM filter from $39.99 one-time, with free US shipping and no subscription — instead of the official store’s list price or subscription plan.