Water Filter for the Samsung RFG29P-SERIES (DA29-00020B)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA29-00020B 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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RFG29P-SERIES · 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 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RFG29P-SERIES · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotHAF-CIN 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 RFG29P-SERIES. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00020B bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RFG29P-SERIES specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the RFG29P-SERIES top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a push-lock bay — remove and replace are mirror images — straight out, straight in, click, done.

The small print owners learn the hard way: 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 RFG29P-SERIES is doing real work: the RF run is Samsung’s French-door multi-door series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. The ES 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

Prefix families here: RF against RS. RF machines are French-door multi-door; RS machines are side-by-side. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. the 29 cubic feet figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.

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.

RFG29P-SERIES filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Samsung RFG29P-SERIES?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the RFG29P-SERIES manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Samsung RFG29P-SERIES: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the DA2900020B bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 RFG29P-SERIES?

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

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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