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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRS25FGBL02 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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KSRS25FGBL02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KSRS25FGBL02 carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSR run. The seat is a twist-in design — the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.
The small print owners learn the hard way: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: in this catalog KSR is the side-by-side chassis marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The two-digit 02 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
KSR versus KTR is the first fork in the parts catalog: side-by-side chassis builds carry KSR; top-freezer builds carry KTR. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. The KSRS25FGBL02 decodes to about 2017-2021 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- 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
| 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.
KSRS25FGBL02 filter questions
Kenmore KSRS25FGBL02: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KSRS25FGBL02 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
KSRS25FGBL02 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 KSRS25FGBL02?
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
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