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KSRD22FKSS14

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRD22FKSS14 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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KSRD22FKSS14 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KSRD22FKSS14 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrd22fkss03

KSRD22FKSS14 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded asksrd22fkss03

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for KSRD22FKSS14. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRD22FKSS14 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Before you click buy, two things: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One prefix, one chassis family: count on KSR to place this unit among side-by-side chassis builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Revision 14 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

KSR versus KTR is the first fork in the parts catalog: side-by-side chassis on the KSR side, top-freezer on the KTR side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. The KSRD22FKSS14 decodes to about 2001 to 2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KSRD22FKSS14

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

KSRD22FKSS14 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KSRD22FKSS14?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KSRD22FKSS14 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Will the Kenmore KSRD22FKSS14 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my KSRD22FKSS14?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

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