Water Filter for the Whirlpool GT1PHWXPQ00 (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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GT1PHWXPQ00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2004-2008

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

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GT1PHWXPQ00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2004-2008

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GT1PHWXPQ00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GT1PHWXPQ00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GT1PHWXPQ00 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. The seat is a twist-in design — offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the GT1PHWXPQ00 shares its water path with the whole EDR6D1 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 GT1PHWXPQ00 model code — what the digits tell you

Working from the model code, the GT1PHWXPQ00 lands somewhere around 2004 to 2008; treat the window as approximate. What stays constant across the trim range: fit charts key on the EDR6D1 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.

GT1PHWXPQ00 filter questions

Whirlpool GT1PHWXPQ00: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GT1PHWXPQ00 manual maps the control by panel type.

Whirlpool GT1PHWXPQ00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR6D1 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 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 GT1PHWXPQ00?

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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