Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRG27FKWH01 (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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KSRG27FKWH01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrg27fkwh03

KSRG27FKWH01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded asksrg27fkwh03

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRG27FKWH01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRG27FKWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the KSRG27FKWH01, the cartridge behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSR run. It is a twist-lock bay: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. KSR reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: generally a side-by-side chassis machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. The 01 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — side-by-side chassis against top-freezer, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Catalog convention puts the KSRG27FKWH01 near 2001 to 2005 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.

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.

KSRG27FKWH01 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Kenmore KSRG27FKWH01?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRG27FKWH01 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Is a bypass plug required for the KSRG27FKWH01 when the cartridge is removed?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR5RXD1 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 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 KSRG27FKWH01?

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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