Water Filter for the Samsung RF265ABRS (DA29-00003G)

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

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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RF265ABRS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RF265ABRS · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

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 RF265ABRS. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RF265ABRS specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the RF run. Mechanically it is a push-in bay: the header accepts the cartridge one way; when it slides without force, it is aligned.

Before you click buy, two things: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. The RF prefix is the tell: 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 RS tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you

Know your RF from your RS and the cartridge question halves: French-door multi-door builds carry RF; side-by-side builds carry RS. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. call it a 26 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

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.

RF265ABRS filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RF265ABRS?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the RF265ABRS owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Will the Samsung RF265ABRS dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No cap needed — the DA2900003G bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

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 RF265ABRS?

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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