Kenmore 9081 46-9081 Refrigerator Water Filter

The Kenmore 9081, 46-9081 Refrigerator Water Filter is a replacement cartridge for compatible Kenmore refrigerators. Its activated carbon block helps reduce chlorine taste and odor, lead, asbestos, cysts, sediment, and other unwanted impurities before they reach your drinking water and ice. The twist-and-lock design makes replacement simple, with no special tools needed.

Specifications

Cleaner-Tasting Water

The Kenmore 9081 helps reduce chlorine taste and odor that can affect the flavour of water from your refrigerator dispenser. A fresh cartridge helps keep everyday drinking water tasting cleaner without changing your normal routine.

Better Water for Ice

The ice maker uses water from the refrigerator's filtration system, too. By filtering unwanted tastes, odors, and sediment before the water reaches the ice maker, the 46-9081 helps keep everyday ice tasting fresher.

Activated Carbon Block Filtration

The 9081 uses activated carbon block filtration to reduce a range of unwanted substances from the water supply. The product information lists reductions for chlorine taste and odor, lead, asbestos, cysts, sediment, and some other contaminants, with NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 certification claims.

200-Gallon Capacity

The Kenmore 9081 is rated for up to 200 gallons and is recommended for replacement every six months. Actual filter life can vary with household water consumption and incoming water quality, so a high-use household may reach the capacity sooner.

Easy Twist-and-Lock Installation

Replacing the filter does not require special tools. The 46-9081 uses a twist-and-lock connection, allowing the old cartridge to be removed and the replacement secured directly into the compatible housing.

Helps Maintain Steady Water Flow

A filter that has been used beyond its recommended service period can affect water flow as filtration media becomes loaded with particles. Replacing the 9081 on schedule helps maintain normal dispenser performance and consistent filtration.

Built for Compatible Kenmore Refrigerators

The 9081 and 46-9081 part numbers identify this specific filter family. Depending on the refrigerator model, the filter may be located inside the refrigerator, often near the upper-right area or within the door.

Before ordering, check the number printed on your existing cartridge or confirm your refrigerator model. If your current filter is marked 9081 or 46-9081, this is the replacement family to look for. Matching the part number helps prevent ordering a cartridge designed for a different Kenmore filtration system.