Whirlpool EDR1RXD1 Refrigerator Water Filter
The short answer on the EDR1RXD1
The EDR1RXD1 is the filter 1 cartridge for whirlpool refrigerators — it installs with no chip handshake. It carries 42+53+401 (series claim). EDR1RXD1 replaces: Supersedes W10295370/A.
Verified fit: 35 refrigerator models with on-site fit pages. Install time: 5 minutes, no tools. This page is part-number specific — for the model-page view (where the filter lives on your exact fridge), follow any link in the compatible-models table below. Push-in cartridges at the top-left of the fresh-food compartment on most models.
EDR1RXD1 vs EDR3RXD1 vs EDR4RXD1 vs EDR5RXD1 — which cartridge does your fridge take?
| Part | Interface era | RFID chip | NSF claims | Replacement path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDR1RXD1 | Filter 1 | No chip | 42+53+401 (series claim) | Supersedes W10295370/A |
| EDR3RXD1 | Filter 3 | No chip | 42+53+401 (series claim) | Push-in bay |
| EDR4RXD1 | Filter 4 | No chip | 42+53+401/372 | French-door bay |
| EDR5RXD1 | Filter 5 | No chip | 42+53+401 | Verified dual-source (EveryDrop + Home Depot) |
Certification lines above are traced to our verified evidence file (part-number × version facts); third-party compatibles usually carry less.
What an EDR1RXD1 should cost
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| OEM EDR1RXD1 single | $59.99 | Genuine cartridge, full claim set |
| Third-party standard band | $8–15 / filter | Mostly NSF/ANSI 42 only — taste, chlorine, sediment |
| Third-party premium band | $15–25 / filter | The minority: adds tested lead + cyst (NSF/ANSI 53) |
OEM price: Home Depot PDP + Amazon list dual-source, captured 2026-08-20. ClearFit pricing is published per SKU once the product line goes live — no placeholder prices on this page.
Refrigerators that take the EDR1RXD1
| Verified models (35 with fit pages - sample below) |
|---|
| WRX735SDHV09 |
| WRX735SDHB10 |
| WRS555SIHZ03 |
| WRS555SIHZ00 |
| WRS325SDHB01 |
| WRS315SDHZ05 |
| WRS315SDHZ04 |
| WRS315SDHZ03 |
| WRS315SDHZ02 |
| WRS315SDHZ01 |
| WRS315SDHZ00 |
| WRS315SDHM02 |
| WRS315SDHM01 |
| WRS315SDHM00 |
| WRS311SDHM08 |
| WRS311SDHM05 |
Model number on your fridge is on the plate inside the fresh-food compartment. Full list via the brand hub: Whirlpool filter hub.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Pull the old cartridge straight out of the header — expect a small spill, not a flood.
- Align the new cartridge with the keyed slot; it only goes in one orientation.
- Push the cartridge home until the retention latch clicks.
- Run 1–2 gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What the EDR1RXD1 is actually certified to remove
NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 (series also passes 401). The honest framing: the two tiers that matter in compatibles are 42-only (taste, chlorine, sediment) and 42+53 (adds tested lead and cyst reduction). Claims are part-number × version facts — NSF listings update with annual re-tests, so re-check the certified-product database before relying on a claim. PFOA/PFOS reduction claims live under NSF/ANSI 53 (P473 protocol), not under 401 — a listing that says otherwise is wrong.
What does the EDR1RXD1 replace?
Replacement path: Supersedes W10295370/A. Within a family, buying the newer part number is always the safe choice — older cartridges often physically fit newer bays but cause no-water or error conditions.
Does the EDR1RXD1 water filter have an RFID chip?
None (no chip on Whirlpool bays). Only GE's RPWFE line carries an authentication chip; no other mainstream refrigerator cartridge on this site verifies electronically.
How hard is it to install a EDR1RXD1?
A 5 minutes, no-tools job: twist or push the old cartridge out, seat the new one, flush 1–2 gallons to clear carbon fines, then hold the filter reset until the light clears.
Which certification should I look for in a compatible EDR1RXD1?
NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 (series also passes 401). Third-party compatibles split into two tiers: NSF/ANSI 42 only (taste, chlorine, sediment) and 42 + 53 (adds tested lead and cyst reduction). If a listing does not name the standard, assume 42 only.
Related part numbers & guides
- EDR3RXD1 — Push-in bay
- EDR4RXD1 — French-door bay
- EDR5RXD1 — Verified dual-source (EveryDrop + Home Depot)
- Whirlpool filter hub — every system the brand uses
- How to change a Whirlpool refrigerator water filter
- Whirlpool filter stuck? The 5-minute fix
- NSF 42 vs NSF 53 — what each certification actually tests
- OEM vs aftermarket water filters — the honest comparison
Not sure this is your cartridge?
The model number on the plate inside your fridge (fresh-food compartment, left wall or ceiling) is the ground truth. Match it in the finder and buy with confidence.
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