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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRL25FRWH00 (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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KSRL25FRWH00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KSRL25FRWH00, the cartridge in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
Field notes: 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. The KSR in KSRL25FRWH00 is doing real work: it usually places the machine in the side-by-side chassis family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Suffix 00 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
The KSR/KTR pair divides this family by layout — The door count differs — side-by-side chassis against top-freezer — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Catalog convention puts the KSRL25FRWH00 near 2005 to 2009 — 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.
KSRL25FRWH00 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a KitchenAid KSRL25FRWH00?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the KSRL25FRWH00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
KitchenAid KSRL25FRWH00: bypass plug needed without a filter?
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 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 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 KSRL25FRWH00?
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.
Every filter that fits your fridge
| Cartridge | OEM EDR3RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDEDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $44.97 | $80.94 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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