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Water Filter for the Samsung RF34H9960S4 (DA29-00020B)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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RF34H9960S4 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the RF34H9960S4, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, the same estate every French-door multi-door refrigerator in this family uses. This is a push-style bay, the simplest geometry there is: swap time is measured in minutes because the bay asks exactly two things: pull straight, push straight.
Field notes: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The RF prefix is the tell: the RF run is Samsung’s French-door multi-door series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. Trailing letters like S4 denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — French-door multi-door against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. capacity 34 cubic feet: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.
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.
RF34H9960S4 filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RF34H9960S4?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the RF34H9960S4 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Running the RF34H9960S4 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No cap needed — the DA2900020B 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 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 RF34H9960S4?
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
| Cartridge | OEM DA29-00020B | RECOMMENDEDHAF-CIN Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | HAF-CIN Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | HAF-CIN Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $10.49 | $26.22 | $47.16 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
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