Water Filter for the Samsung RF26DEPN (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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RF26DEPN · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RF26DEPN · Quick Facts

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

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 RF26DEPN. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RF26DEPN specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the RF26DEPN, 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. It is a push-lock bay — seat the cartridge square to the header until it clicks, and the retention clips do the rest.

Before you click buy, two things: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: the RF run is Samsung’s French-door multi-door series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. Finish letter sets like PN never alter the bay; the DA2900003G line fits the whole set.

RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you

The RF prefix sits next to RS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: French-door multi-door versus side-by-side. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. Capacity check: the 26 cubic feet 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.

RF26DEPN filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RF26DEPN?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the RF26DEPN manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Samsung RF26DEPN: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — run it empty if you like; the DA2900003G bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 RF26DEPN?

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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