Water Filter for the Samsung GSE4820SS (DA29-00003G)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA29-00003G slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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GSE4820SS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GSE4820SS · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

Filter slotHAF-CIN/DA29 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for GSE4820SS. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GSE4820SS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GSE4820SS at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the GSE run. It is a push-lock bay — the cartridge seats with a click you can feel through the housing; no rotation, no tools, no drama.

Practical notes from the install forums: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. One prefix, one chassis family: GSE typically codes for side-by-side variant machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. Trailing letters like SS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

GSE vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The GSE/GSS pair divides this family by layout — GSE means side-by-side variant, GSS means side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (48 cu ft), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Pull the old cartridge straight out of the header — expect a small spill, not a flood.
Align the new cartridge with the keyed slot; it only goes in one orientation.
Push the cartridge home until the retention latch clicks.
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.

GSE4820SS filter questions

Samsung GSE4820SS: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GSE4820SS manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the Samsung GSE4820SS dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No bypass needed: the DA2900003G bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Samsung 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 DA2900003G 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 GSE4820SS?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the DA2900003G 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

OEM DA29-00003G cartridge

This bay takes the OEM DA29-00003G. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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