Water Filter for the Samsung RFG237ACRS (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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RFG237ACRS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RFG237ACRS · Quick Facts

Filter locationhigh on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall

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 RFG237ACRS. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RFG237ACRS specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the RFG237ACRS, the cartridge high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a push-fit design: pull the old cartridge straight out, push the new one home until it latches, and you are done.

Before you click buy, two things: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: RF is Samsung’s French-door multi-door designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. Trailing letters like RS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you

The RF/RS pair divides this family by layout — split by cabinet mission (French-door multi-door versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the RF/RS story. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (23 cu ft), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.

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.

RFG237ACRS filter questions

Samsung RFG237ACRS: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the RFG237ACRS owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

RFG237ACRS with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

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 RFG237ACRS?

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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