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ED5FHGXKQ02

Exact-Fit Model Guide

Water Filter for the Whirlpool ED5FHGXKQ02 (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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ED5FHGXKQ02 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

ED5FHGXKQ02 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ed5fhgxkq00, ed5fhgxkq04

ED5FHGXKQ02 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded ased5fhgxkq00, ed5fhgxkq04

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for ED5FHGXKQ02. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ED5FHGXKQ02 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the ED5FHGXKQ02 uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

The recurring owner notes: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. One more anchor for the parts search: the EDR5RXD1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. The -02 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR5RXD1 bay.

Reading the ED5FHGXKQ02 model code — what the digits tell you

By model-code convention the ED5FHGXKQ02 falls around 2001 to 2005; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record. Order by cartridge, not by cabinet: the ED5FHGXKQ02 family shares one water path, so the EDR5RXD1 cartridge fits the entire run.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the ED5FHGXKQ02

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

ClearFit CF-1001 replacement cartridge for ED5FHGXKQ02-class filters

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.

ED5FHGXKQ02 filter questions

Whirlpool ED5FHGXKQ02: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the ED5FHGXKQ02 manual maps the control by panel type.

Is a bypass plug required for the ED5FHGXKQ02 when the cartridge is removed?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 ED5FHGXKQ02?

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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