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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRS25FGWH00 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSRS25FGWH00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side chassis refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.
Order-day practicalities: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads KSRS25FGWH00, but the chassis reads KSR: the KSR tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side chassis machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — KitchenAid used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
Know your KSR from your KTR and the cartridge question halves: KSR machines are side-by-side chassis; KTR machines are top-freezer. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. The KSRS25FGWH00 decodes to about 2017 to 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.
KSRS25FGWH00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KSRS25FGWH00?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KSRS25FGWH00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
KSRS25FGWH00 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
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 KitchenAid 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 KSRS25FGWH00?
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
This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.
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