Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRI25FNST00 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 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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KSRI25FNST00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSRI25FNST00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRI25FNST00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRI25FNST00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the KSRI25FNST00 at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, 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.

Field notes: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: generally a side-by-side chassis machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. A -00 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

KSR versus KTR is the first fork in the parts catalog: Ordering by prefix works because KSR means side-by-side chassis and KTR means top-freezer in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: the KSRI25FNST00 shares its water path with the whole EDR5RXD1 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.

KSRI25FNST00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Kenmore KSRI25FNST00?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the KSRI25FNST00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Kenmore KSRI25FNST00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR5RXD1 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 KSRI25FNST00?

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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