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How to Replace the Water Filter in a Roper Refrigerator
less than a minute readNov 13Kim Hillegass
To keep your refrigerator’s ice and water contaminant and odor free, manufacturers recommend replacing your fridge’s water filter every 6 months. If you notice water flow slowing, you should replace it more frequently.
Roper offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your Roper refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Roper refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Roper refrigerator water filter collection.
The tables below list the Roper water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your Roper model.
How to replace the water filter in a Roper side-by-side refrigerator
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR5RXD1 | Twist to remove | Bottom grille | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Step-by-step instructions by Roper part number
How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
The twist-to-remove water filter for Roper is EDR5RXD1.
Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.
Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter
If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore water filter 3844609 or 3844709.
Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.
If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.