Water Filter for the Samsung RF260BEAESG-AA-00 (DA29-00020B)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA29-00020B 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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RF260BEAESG-AA-00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

—

FILTER LOCATION

top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

rf260beaesg/aa-01, rf260beaesg/aa-02

RF260BEAESG-AA-00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationtop-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins

Filter slotHAF-CIN bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Also branded asrf260beaesg/aa-01, rf260beaesg/aa-02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for RF260BEAESG-AA-00. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00020B bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RF260BEAESG/AA-00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the RF260BEAESG/AA-00, the cartridge top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically it is a push-in bay: pull the old cartridge straight out, push the new one home until it latches, and you are done.

Order-day practicalities: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. Prefix literacy pays here: RF marks the French-door multi-door line in Samsung’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical DA2900020B bay.

RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: RF marks French-door multi-door builds and RS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Cabinet decode: 26 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

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.

RF260BEAESG/AA-00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Samsung RF260BEAESG/AA-00?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the RF260BEAESG/AA-00 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Samsung RF260BEAESG/AA-00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the DA2900020B 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 DA2900020B 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 RF260BEAESG/AA-00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the DA2900020B 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 DA29-00020B cartridge

This bay takes the OEM DA29-00020B. 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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