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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRU25CRSS00 (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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KSRU25CRSS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KSRU25CRSS00, the cartridge 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. It is a twist-lock bay: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Before you click buy, two things: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: 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 00 ending as a revision marker — KitchenAid used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR3RXD1 bay.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
Prefix families here: KSR against KTR. KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; KTR answers to top-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. The KSRU25CRSS00 code suggests roughly 2005 to 2009 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs.
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.
KSRU25CRSS00 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a KitchenAid KSRU25CRSS00?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KSRU25CRSS00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Will the KitchenAid KSRU25CRSS00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KSRU25CRSS00 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 KSRU25CRSS00?
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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