Water Filter for the Samsung RS25J500DSG (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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RS25J500DSG · 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 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RS25J500DSG · Quick Facts

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

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 RS25J500DSG. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00020B bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RS25J500DSG specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the RS25J500DSG 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: pull the old cartridge straight out, push the new one home until it latches, and you are done.

Practical notes from the install forums: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. The badge reads RS25J500DSG, but the chassis reads RS: RS machines come from the side-by-side program, and Samsung’s parts system rewards you for knowing it: one cartridge family covers the run. SG is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you

The RS/RF pair divides this family by layout — side-by-side on the RS side, French-door multi-door on the RF side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. the 25 cu ft in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.

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.

RS25J500DSG filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RS25J500DSG?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the RS25J500DSG manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

RS25J500DSG with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

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 RS25J500DSG?

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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