Water Filter for the Whirlpool GD22DCXHW00 (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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GD22DCXHW00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2018-2022

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

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GD22DCXHW00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2018-2022

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GD22DCXHW00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GD22DCXHW00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GD22DCXHW00 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Field notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR5RXD1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. A -00 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.

Reading the GD22DCXHW00 model code — what the digits tell you

Working from the model code, the GD22DCXHW00 lands somewhere around 2018 to 2022; treat the window as approximate. The model code varies with trim, but the parts logic does not: fit charts key on the EDR5RXD1 cartridge family rather than the door configuration, so trim differences never change the order.

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.

GD22DCXHW00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Whirlpool GD22DCXHW00?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the GD22DCXHW00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Whirlpool GD22DCXHW00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR5RXD1 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 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 GD22DCXHW00?

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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