Water Filter for the Samsung RSG257AARS (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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RSG257AARS · 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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RSG257AARS · 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 RSG257AARS. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA29-00003G bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RSG257AARS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The RSG257AARS carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the RS run. Mechanically it is a push-in bay: the cartridge slides onto the header and latches — no tools, no housing removal, five minutes.

The recurring owner notes: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: RS marks the side-by-side line in Samsung’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. RS is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, two missions: Chassis first: side-by-side (RS) versus French-door multi-door (RF). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. read the code as 25 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the RSG257AARS (DA29-00003G bay)

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.

RSG257AARS filter questions

Filter light reset on the Samsung RSG257AARS — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the RSG257AARS owner’s manual page for filter status.

Will the Samsung RSG257AARS dispense water without a filter cartridge?

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 RSG257AARS?

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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