Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B
A NSF-certified refrigerator filter that is certified to reduce 9 contaminants, including lead.
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You want filtered water and ice from your fridge dispenser with zero installation.
Certified to reduce Lead — the contaminants that matter most for health.
Convenient, but the cost per gallon is higher than an under-sink system, and you'll replace the cartridge about 2× a year.
What is refrigerator filter? The snap-in cartridge that filters the water and ice from your refrigerator’s dispenser. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | $47.84 |
| Replacement filter (EDR5RXD1B) | — |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~2×/yr) | ~$96/yr |
| True cost per gallon | 19.9¢ |
Cost per gallon and yearly cost are our estimates from the rated capacity and the Amazon price as of October 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET. We show them only when we read the price from Amazon in the last 24 hours. The filter only works if you replace it on schedule.
What it's certified to remove
Certification is per-contaminant: the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B is credited only for the contaminants listed here, verified by NSF. It does not imply removal of anything not listed.
✓ Verify this certification on the official NSF listing →
Full specifications
| Certified by | NSF |
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42 — reduces taste, odor, and chlorine (aesthetic standard) · 53 — certified for health contaminants such as lead, VOCs, and cysts · 401 — reduces emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides |
| Filter type | Refrigerator filter |
| Rated capacity | 240 gallons |
| Flow rate | .5 gpm |
| Replacement element | EDR5RXD1B |
| Installation | Snaps into your refrigerator. No tools. |
Frequently asked
Is the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B NSF certified?
Yes — the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B is listed in the NSF certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 401. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
Does the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B remove lead?
Yes. It is certified to reduce Lead, plus 8 other contaminants. Certification is per-contaminant, so it is only credited for what is on its listed claim set.
What does the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B remove?
It is certified to reduce 9 contaminants: Asbestos, Atrazine, Chlorine / chloramine, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Lead, Mercury, Turbidity, Volatile organics.
How much does the Whirlpool EDR5RXD1B cost per gallon?
About 19.9¢ per gallon, based on its rated capacity of 240 gallons and the Amazon price on October 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET.
How often do you replace the refrigerator filter?
A refrigerator filter like this is typically replaced about 2 times a year (replacement element EDR5RXD1B). Replace on schedule — a spent cartridge stops reducing contaminants.
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Source: NSF public certification listing. Specs and certified claims are from the official listing; cost figures are our estimates. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.