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Water Filter for the Samsung RS265BBWP (DA29-00003G)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RS265BBWP specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RS265BBWP carries its water filter low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. It is a push-lock bay — the cartridge seats with a click you can feel through the housing; no rotation, no tools, no drama.
Owners of the RS265BBWP report the same friction points: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. The badge reads RS265BBWP, but the chassis reads RS: RS is Samsung’s own coding for side-by-side machines, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. Finish letter sets like WP never alter the bay; the DA2900003G line fits the whole set.
RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: RS means side-by-side, RF means French-door multi-door. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Cabinet decode: 26 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.
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.
RS265BBWP filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the RS265BBWP?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the RS265BBWP manual maps the control by panel type.
Will the Samsung RS265BBWP dispense water without a filter cartridge?
You can, but unfiltered — the DA2900003G bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 RS265BBWP?
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
| Cartridge | OEM DA29-00003G | RECOMMENDEDHAF-QIN Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $11.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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