Water Filter for the Samsung RS2534BB (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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RS2534BB · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RS2534BB · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

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 RS2534BB. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RS2534BB specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the RS2534BB behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the RS2534BB uses a push-in cartridge; pull the old cartridge straight out, push the new one home until it latches, and you are done.

The small print owners learn the hard way: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The RS prefix is the tell: when Samsung stamps RS on the plate it is sorting the machine into the side-by-side class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. Finish codes such as BB change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you

Know your RS from your RF and the cartridge question halves: The door count differs — side-by-side against French-door multi-door — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Size class 25 cubic feet — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.

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.

RS2534BB filter questions

RS2534BB filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the RS2534BB manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Can I run the Samsung RS2534BB with no cartridge installed?

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 RS2534BB?

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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