Water Filter for the Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT01 (EDR6D1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR6D1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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GT1SHWXPT01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2004-2008

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

gt1shwxpt00, gt1shwxpt02

GT1SHWXPT01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2004-2008

Also branded asgt1shwxpt00, gt1shwxpt02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GT1SHWXPT01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GT1SHWXPT01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the GT1SHWXPT01 uses a twist-in cartridge: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

Before you click buy, two things: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the GT1SHWXPT01 shares its water path with the whole EDR6D1 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. Read the 01 ending as a revision marker — Whirlpool used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR6D1 bay.

Reading the GT1SHWXPT01 model code — what the digits tell you

Model-code reading puts the GT1SHWXPT01 at roughly 2004 to 2008 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee. Order by cartridge, not by cabinet: the GT1SHWXPT01 family shares one water path, so the EDR6D1 cartridge fits the entire 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.

GT1SHWXPT01 filter questions

Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT01: 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 GT1SHWXPT01 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Can I run the Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT01 with no cartridge installed?

No cap needed — the EDR6D1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

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 GT1SHWXPT01?

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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