Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRP25FSBT01-2 (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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KSRP25FSBT01-2 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2006-2010

FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrp25fsbt00

KSRP25FSBT01-2 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2006-2010

Also branded asksrp25fsbt00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRP25FSBT01-2. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRP25FSBT01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, the same estate every side-by-side chassis refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. The badge reads KSRP25FSBT01, but the chassis reads KSR: generally a side-by-side chassis machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: side-by-side chassis on the KSR side, top-freezer on the KTR side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. The KSRP25FSBT01 decodes to about 2006-2010 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.

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.

KSRP25FSBT01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSRP25FSBT01 — 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 KSRP25FSBT01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Can I run the KitchenAid KSRP25FSBT01 with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 KSRP25FSBT01?

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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