Water Filter for the Whirlpool GD5NHGXLQ00 (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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GD5NHGXLQ00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2002-2006

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

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

Compatible cartridges verified for this model

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Verified fit for GD5NHGXLQ00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GD5NHGXLQ00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GD5NHGXLQ00 in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. One more anchor for the parts search: the GD5NHGXLQ00 shares its water path with the whole EDR5RXD1 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. A -00 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.

Reading the GD5NHGXLQ00 model code — what the digits tell you

The GD5NHGXLQ00 decodes to about 2002 to 2006 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify. Fit listings tell the same story: 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

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.

GD5NHGXLQ00 filter questions

Whirlpool GD5NHGXLQ00: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the GD5NHGXLQ00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Whirlpool GD5NHGXLQ00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 GD5NHGXLQ00?

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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