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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSBS25INWH01 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSBS25INWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KSBS25INWH01 carries its water filter low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the KSBS25INWH01 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.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The KSB prefix is the tell: it usually places the machine in the side-by-side variant family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. That trailing 01 is the revision counter: KSB chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
KSB vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
KSB or KSR: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. KSB marks side-by-side variant builds and KSR marks side-by-side chassis builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: the KSBS25INWH01 shares its water path with the whole EDR3RXD1 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count.
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.
KSBS25INWH01 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KSBS25INWH01?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSBS25INWH01 manual maps the control by panel type.
KSBS25INWH01 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR3RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore 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 EDR3RXD1 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 KSBS25INWH01?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 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.
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