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KSRD25FKBL14

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRD25FKBL14 (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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KSRD25FKBL14 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KSRD25FKBL14 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrd25fkbl03

KSRD25FKBL14 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded asksrd25fkbl03

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRD25FKBL14. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRD25FKBL14 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the KSRD25FKBL14 low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the KSRD25FKBL14 uses a twist-in cartridge: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Before you click buy, two things: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. The KSR in KSRD25FKBL14 is doing real work: the KSR tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side chassis machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Read the 14 ending as a revision marker — Kenmore 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: side-by-side chassis on the KSR side, top-freezer on the KTR side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. By model-code convention the KSRD25FKBL14 falls around 2001 to 2005; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KSRD25FKBL14

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

KSRD25FKBL14 filter questions

Kenmore KSRD25FKBL14: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRD25FKBL14 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Running the KSRD25FKBL14 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

No — run it empty if you like; the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 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 KSRD25FKBL14?

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.

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OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

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