Water Filter for the Samsung RFG298HDRS-XAA (DA29-00020B)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA29-00020B 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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RFG298HDRS-XAA · 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 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

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Verified fit for RFG298HDRS-XAA. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00020B bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RFG298HDRS/XAA specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, a spot that survives trim changes across the RF run. This is a push-style bay, the simplest geometry there is: the alignment is keyed, so it only goes in one way, and hand pressure is all the force required.

Field notes: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. The RF in RFG298HDRS/XAA is doing real work: RF is Samsung’s French-door multi-door designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. The AA 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

Catalog shorthand: split by cabinet mission (French-door multi-door versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the RF/RS story. Cabinet decode: 29 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

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.

Filter light reset on the Samsung RFG298HDRS/XAA — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the RFG298HDRS/XAA owner’s manual page for filter status.

Does the Samsung RFG298HDRS/XAA need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No — the DA2900020B bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 RFG298HDRS/XAA?

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.

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OEM DA29-00020B cartridge

This bay takes the OEM DA29-00020B. 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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