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Water Filter for the Samsung RF265AAWP (DA29-00003G)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RF265AAWP specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RF265AAWP carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a push-lock bay — the cartridge slides onto the header and latches — no tools, no housing removal, five minutes.
The recurring owner notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One prefix, one chassis family: when Samsung stamps RF on the plate it is sorting the machine into the French-door multi-door class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. Finish codes such as WP change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
The RF/RS pair divides this family by layout — Ordering by prefix works because RF means French-door multi-door and RS means side-by-side in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. Capacity check: the 26 cu ft in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.
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.
RF265AAWP filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Samsung RF265AAWP?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the RF265AAWP manual maps the control by panel type.
Is a bypass plug required for the RF265AAWP when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the RF265AAWP still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 RF265AAWP?
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
| Cartridge | OEM DA29-00003G | RECOMMENDEDHAF-QIN Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $11.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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