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GD5LHGXKB00

Exact-Fit Model Guide

Water Filter for the Whirlpool GD5LHGXKB00 (EDR5RXD1)

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

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GD5LHGXKB00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

GD5LHGXKB00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GD5LHGXKB00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GD5LHGXKB00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GD5LHGXKB00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Order-day practicalities: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is this chassis drinks from the EDR5RXD1 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Whirlpool catalog. The 00 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

Reading the GD5LHGXKB00 model code — what the digits tell you

By model-code convention the GD5LHGXKB00 falls around 2001 to 2005; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record. One generation, one cartridge: whatever the door count, the cartridge answer for this chassis is the EDR5RXD1 family.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the GD5LHGXKB00

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 GD5LHGXKB00-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.

GD5LHGXKB00 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Whirlpool GD5LHGXKB00?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the GD5LHGXKB00 owner’s manual page for filter status.

GD5LHGXKB00 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the GD5LHGXKB00 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 GD5LHGXKB00?

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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