Water Filter for the Whirlpool ED2FHEXLQ00 (EDR5RXD1)

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

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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ED2FHEXLQ00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2002-2006

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ed2fhexlq01

ED2FHEXLQ00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2002-2006

Also branded ased2fhexlq01

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for ED2FHEXLQ00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ED2FHEXLQ00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The ED2FHEXLQ00 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Before you click buy, two things: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR5RXD1 line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Whirlpool used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.

Reading the ED2FHEXLQ00 model code — what the digits tell you

Working from the model code, the ED2FHEXLQ00 lands somewhere around 2002 to 2006; treat the window as approximate. One generation, one cartridge: the water path is fixed at the EDR5RXD1 line — that asymmetry is what makes filter shopping simple.

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.

ED2FHEXLQ00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Whirlpool ED2FHEXLQ00?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the ED2FHEXLQ00 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Whirlpool ED2FHEXLQ00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 Whirlpool 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 ED2FHEXLQ00?

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

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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