Water Filter for the Samsung RS2544SL (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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RS2544SL · 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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RS2544SL · 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:

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Verified fit for RS2544SL. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RS2544SL specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the RS2544SL bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the RS2544SL uses a push-in cartridge; the cartridge seats with a click you can feel through the housing; no rotation, no tools, no drama.

The recurring owner notes: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. One prefix, one chassis family: 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. That SL suffix is trim-level shorthand. Samsung kept the DA2900003G bay common to every finish in the line.

RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you

The RS/RF pair divides this family by layout — RS covers side-by-side, while RF covers French-door multi-door. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (25 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.

RS2544SL filter questions

Filter light reset on the Samsung RS2544SL — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the RS2544SL manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

RS2544SL 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 RS2544SL?

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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