Water Filter for the Whirlpool ED5LHAXWQ00 (EDR3RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR3RXD1 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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ED5LHAXWQ00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2009-2013

FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 3 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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ED5LHAXWQ00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 3 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2009-2013

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for ED5LHAXWQ00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR3RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ED5LHAXWQ00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the ED5LHAXWQ00 inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, the same estate every refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically the ED5LHAXWQ00 uses a twist-in cartridge: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: this chassis drinks from the EDR3RXD1 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Whirlpool catalog. Revision 00 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

Reading the ED5LHAXWQ00 model code — what the digits tell you

Catalog convention puts the ED5LHAXWQ00 near 2009 to 2013 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only. The model code varies with trim, but the parts logic does not: every trim of this model resolves to the EDR3RXD1 family, OEM and certified alternative alike.

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.

ED5LHAXWQ00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Whirlpool ED5LHAXWQ00 — how?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the ED5LHAXWQ00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the ED5LHAXWQ00 when the cartridge is removed?

No — the EDR3RXD1 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 EDR3RXD1 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 ED5LHAXWQ00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 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 EDR3RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR3RXD1. 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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