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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRU25CRSS01 (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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KSRU25CRSS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KSRU25CRSS01 bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Order-day practicalities: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: KSR generally indicates the side-by-side chassis family, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style usually keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The 01 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does 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 machines are side-by-side chassis; KTR machines are top-freezer. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. Working from the model code, the KSRU25CRSS01 lands somewhere around 2005-2009; 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.
KSRU25CRSS01 filter questions
KSRU25CRSS01 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSRU25CRSS01 manual maps the control by panel type.
Can I run the KitchenAid KSRU25CRSS01 with no cartridge installed?
No cap needed — the EDR3RXD1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 KSRU25CRSS01?
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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