Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRD22FKBL03 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 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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KSRD22FKBL03 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrd22fkbl14

KSRD22FKBL03 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded asksrd22fkbl14

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRD22FKBL03. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRD22FKBL03 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the KSRD22FKBL03, the cartridge bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, the same estate every side-by-side chassis refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Field notes: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The KSR prefix is the tell: it usually marks a side-by-side chassis layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. Read the 03 ending as a revision marker — KitchenAid used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

KSR versus KTR is the first fork in the parts catalog: KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; KTR answers to top-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. The KSRD22FKBL03 decodes to about 2001-2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.

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.

KSRD22FKBL03 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSRD22FKBL03 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRD22FKBL03 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Does the KitchenAid KSRD22FKBL03 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for a KitchenAid 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 EDR5RXD1 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 KSRD22FKBL03?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 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 EDR5RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. 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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