Water Filter for the Whirlpool GR9FHTXVQ01 (EDR6D1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR6D1 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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GR9FHTXVQ01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2008-2012

FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

gr9fhtxvq00

GR9FHTXVQ01 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2008-2012

Also branded asgr9fhtxvq00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GR9FHTXVQ01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GR9FHTXVQ01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GR9FHTXVQ01 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Practical notes from the install forums: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. One more anchor for the parts search: the EDR6D1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. The -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR6D1 bay.

Reading the GR9FHTXVQ01 model code — what the digits tell you

The GR9FHTXVQ01 code suggests roughly 2008 to 2012 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs. The model code varies with trim, but the parts logic does not: the GR9FHTXVQ01 and its siblings all drink from the EDR6D1 line, which keeps the parts search short.

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.

GR9FHTXVQ01 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Whirlpool GR9FHTXVQ01?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the GR9FHTXVQ01 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Can I run the Whirlpool GR9FHTXVQ01 with no cartridge installed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the GR9FHTXVQ01 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 EDR6D1 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 GR9FHTXVQ01?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR6D1 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 EDR6D1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR6D1. 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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