Water Filter for the Whirlpool ED2NTGXLQ01 (EDR5RXD1)

ED2NTGXLQ01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. The seat is a twist-in design — one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the EDR5RXD1 line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. That trailing 01 is the revision counter: refrigerator chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.

Reading the ED2NTGXLQ01 model code — what the digits tell you

Catalog convention puts the ED2NTGXLQ01 near 2002 to 2006 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only. The parts catalog sees it simply: the EDR5RXD1 cartridge is the one constant across the model run.

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

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.

ED2NTGXLQ01 filter questions