Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRP25FSBL01 (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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KSRP25FSBL01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2006-2010

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

ksrp25fsbl00

KSRP25FSBL01 · 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 made2006-2010

Also branded asksrp25fsbl00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRP25FSBL01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRP25FSBL01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads KSRP25FSBL01, but the chassis reads KSR: KSR on this badge family usually means side-by-side chassis stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Read the 01 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

The KSR/KTR pair divides this family by layout — KSR covers side-by-side chassis, while KTR covers top-freezer. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. Working from the model code, the KSRP25FSBL01 lands somewhere around 2006 to 2010; treat the window as approximate.

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.

KSRP25FSBL01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSRP25FSBL01 — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KSRP25FSBL01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

KitchenAid KSRP25FSBL01: 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 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 KSRP25FSBL01?

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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