Which water filter fits my refrigerator?

Begin with the refrigerator model

The refrigerator model number is the safest starting point because similar-looking appliances can use different water-filter housings. Find the permanent rating label inside the fresh-food compartment, along the door frame, on the ceiling, or behind a crisper drawer.

Copy the complete model, including its final letters and numbers. Search the appliance model—not the serial number—when looking for a replacement refrigerator water filter.

Use the installed filter as a second check

After identifying the model, compare the family name and OEM part number printed on the current cartridge. That number can help confirm the result and reveal an older part that has been replaced by a newer manufacturer number.

• Refrigerator model number
• Current filter family
• OEM filter part number
• Connection shape and locking tabs
• Manufacturer compatibility result

Resolve conflicting information before buying

If the refrigerator model, installed cartridge, and retailer listing do not agree, stop before ordering. A previous owner may have used the wrong filter, a listing may combine several unrelated products, or a model suffix may indicate a different revision.

Use the refrigerator manufacturer's current parts or filter finder for the final check. Keep the replacement package closed until the printed part number and connection design agree.