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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRS25ILBU00 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 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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KSRS25ILBU00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KSRS25ILBU00 carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the KSRS25ILBU00 uses a twist-in cartridge: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
Order-day practicalities: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads KSRS25ILBU00, but the chassis reads KSR: the KSR tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side chassis machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
KSR or KTR: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; KTR answers to top-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. Model-code reading puts the KSRS25ILBU00 at roughly 2002 to 2006 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.
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.
KSRS25ILBU00 filter questions
Kenmore KSRS25ILBU00: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRS25ILBU00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Running the KSRS25ILBU00 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
Nothing to buy — the EDR5RXD1 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 KSRS25ILBU00?
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.
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