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RS253BAWW

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Water Filter for the Samsung RS253BAWW (DA29-00003G)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA29-00003G slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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RS253BAWW replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

RS253BAWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

HAF-CIN/DA29 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RS253BAWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 RS253BAWW. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RS253BAWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The RS253BAWW carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a push-fit design: the header accepts the cartridge one way; when it slides without force, it is aligned.

Field notes: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. RS is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: Samsung built these as side-by-side machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. Finish codes such as WW change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you

Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — RS machines are side-by-side; RF machines are French-door multi-door. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 25 cubic feet refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does between changes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the RS253BAWW

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

RS253BAWW filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RS253BAWW?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the RS253BAWW manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Is a bypass plug required for the RS253BAWW when the cartridge is removed?

No bypass needed: the DA2900003G 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 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 RS253BAWW?

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.

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OEM DA29-00003G cartridge

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