Hi Tommy,<br /><br />Let&#39;s check all possible remedies for you to be able to replace your water filter easily.<br /><br />Your water filter can be changed quickly and should only take a few minutes. Please follow these steps.<br /><br />1. First, turn off the water supply and then locate the filter. Please consult your user manual if you need help finding where it is.<br />2. Open the water filter cover and rotate the old filter counterclockwise to unlock it.<br />3. Then, pull it straight out to remove it from the filter housing.<br />4. To insert the new filter, first, remove the protection cap from the top of the filter. Then, push it straight into the filter housing and turn it clockwise.<br />5. Make sure the lock symbol matches up with the indicator line.<br /><br />Please click the link for reference. See HAF-CIN and HAF-QIN filter types, and watch the video clip included:<br />https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00060149/<br /><br />I have also included a link to your refrigerator&#39;s user manual. See page 15, item #9, to see where the water filter is located in your fridge:<br />https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202002/20200201091442956/SBS_RS5300T_DA68-03958J-01_EN-MES-CFR.pdf<br /><br />Should you need support in the future, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:<br /><br />1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport <br />2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id&#61;18768513 <br />3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us <br /><br />Please provide us with this reference number, 1145779904, to help our team pull up your information when you message us.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br />-John

Greetings! It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated when something doesn’t meet expectations. Let us help out. You are correct that this Samsung refrigerator model is a standard-depth unit, with a depth of 33 1/2 inches with the door (28 15/16 inches without the door). As a result, the refrigerator will protrude about 6 inches beyond your countertop, which allows for a decent amount of storage space. I’ve included a Samsung support link below that addresses ice dispenser concerns. While the guide focuses on cases where ice is not dispensing, the troubleshooting steps are also relevant to your situation. The page contains helpful hyperlinks for further assistance, and we recommend watching the embedded video in full. Samsung refrigerator ice dispenser issues: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01209062/#ice-does-not-dispense Additionally, here is another Samsung support link for troubleshooting the water dispenser. This page also includes a link for replacing the water filter, if necessary. Samsung refrigerator water dispenser issues: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10003791/#water-dispenses-slowly Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us When you message us, please provide us with this reference number 1149410718 to help our team pull up your information. Leo