Replacement Water Filter for Kenmore® 9081 / 469081 (CF-501)
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- 106.51133210
- 106.51783410
- 106.51759711
- 106.51713411
- 106.51132213
- 106.51789010
A direct-fit replacement for the Kenmore® 9081 / 469081 filter cartridge, using a coconut-shell activated carbon block and independently certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and 372.
Fits: Kenmore side-by-side & French-door
Compatible models include: 106.51133210, 106.51783410, 106.51759711, 106.51713411, 106.51132213, 106.51789010
Replace every 6 months. Flush 2–3 gallons through the dispenser before drinking.
| Filter life | 6 months or 200 gallons |
| Flow rate | 0.5 gpm |
| Operating pressure | 30–120 psi |
| Operating temperature | 33–100 °F |
| Media | Coconut-shell activated carbon block |
| Installation | Push-in (tool-free) |
| SKU | CF-501 |
Verified compatible refrigerator models
Partial list — use the filter finder or contact us if your model isn't shown.
- 106.51133210
- 106.51783410
- 106.51759711
- 106.51713411
- 106.51132213
- 106.51789010
Install in about a minute — no tools
- Locate the filter compartment inside the fridge.
- Pull the old filter straight out.
- Remove the protective caps from the new filter.
- Push the new filter in until it clicks and sits flush.
- Run 2–3 gallons of water through the dispenser before drinking.
- Reset the filter indicator light.
ClearFlow is an independent brand. Kenmore® 9081 / 469081 and all refrigerator brand names and model numbers on this page are trademarks of their respective owners, used solely to indicate compatibility. This product is not manufactured by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the trademark owners.
The difference is certification
Most cheap replacement filters aren't certified by anyone. Here's how ours compares to the filter that came with your fridge — and to the bargain filters sold alongside it.
| Feature |
This filter ClearFlow Certified compatible |
OEM filter Sold by the fridge maker | Uncertified compatible Typical marketplace filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price per filter | $21–25 | $45–55 | $8–15 |
| NSF/ANSI 42 certified (chlorine, taste, odour) | |||
| NSF/ANSI 53 certified (lead, cysts) | |||
| Certification listing you can look up yourself | |||
| Independently lab tested | Rarely | ||
| Filter life | 6 months | 6 months | Varies |
| Fit guarantee | 15 days | Varies | |
| Auto-refill discount | 15% | Varies |
Comparison reflects typical products in each category, compiled from manufacturer listings and public certification databases.
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