Water Filter for the Whirlpool GX5FHTXVA00 (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 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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GX5FHTXVA00 · 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 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GX5FHTXVA00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 4 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2008-2012

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GX5FHTXVA00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GX5FHTXVA00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GX5FHTXVA00 in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.

Owners of the GX5FHTXVA00 report the same friction points: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. One more anchor for the parts search: the EDR4RXD1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. Suffix 00 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

Reading the GX5FHTXVA00 model code — what the digits tell you

The GX5FHTXVA00 decodes to about 2008-2012 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify. Cross-checking by chassis pays off here: every variant of this chassis locks onto the EDR4RXD1 line — that is the whole parts story.

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.

GX5FHTXVA00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Whirlpool GX5FHTXVA00?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GX5FHTXVA00 manual maps the control by panel type.

Whirlpool GX5FHTXVA00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — run it empty if you like; the EDR4RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 EDR4RXD1 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 GX5FHTXVA00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR4RXD1 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 EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. 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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