Top 5 Samsung Fridge Water Filters: Buyer’s Guide

Does the water from your Samsung refrigerator taste a little…off? You bought a fantastic appliance, but the water quality might not match. Many people face this struggle. Choosing the right water filter for your Samsung refrigerator can feel like solving a puzzle. You see so many brands and model numbers. Which one actually fits? Which one cleans your water best? It’s easy to feel confused and worried about spending money on the wrong part.

But clean, fresh-tasting water should be simple. This guide cuts through the confusion. We will show you exactly how to find the perfect filter for your specific Samsung model. You will learn what makes a good filter and what to avoid. By the end of this post, you will know exactly which filter to buy for crisp, pure water every time. Get ready to upgrade your hydration experience!

Top Water Filter For Samsung Refrigerator Recommendations

No. 1
Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter, Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean, Clear Drinking Water, 6-Month Life, Easy Install, Pack of 1
  • FRESH FILTERED WATER: Samsung water filters reduce contaminants, giving your family fresh tasting water
  • REDUCES CONTAMINANTS: Samsung’s ultra-high-grade carbon block reduces 99% of potentially harmful contaminants
  • GENUINE SAMSUNG FILTERS: Samsung filters are designed to work with your refrigerator to avoid the risk of flooding while giving you clean, filtered water
  • TO AUTHENTICATE: Use Authentication Tag to make sure your filter is a genuine Samsung filter; 1. Detach Authentication Tag from filter; 2. Place Tag over the back of provided magnet; 3) Green stripes will appear if it’s an authentic Samsung water filter
  • LONG LASTING USE: Samsung refrigerator water filters offer long-lasting use and easy installation; It is recommended to replace your water filter every 6 months
No. 2
Samsung HAF-QIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter, Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean, Clear Drinking Water, 6-Month Life, Easy Install, Pack of 2
  • FRESH FILTERED WATER: Samsung water filters reduce contaminants, giving your family fresh tasting water; Use with your Samsung French Door or Side by Side Refrigerator
  • REDUCES CONTAMINANTS: Samsung’s ultra-high-grade carbon block reduces 99% of potentially harmful contaminants
  • GENUINE SAMSUNG FILTERS: Samsung filters are designed to work with your refrigerator to avoid the risk of flooding while giving you clean, filtered water; Use our Authentication Tag to make sure your filter is a genuine Samsung filter
  • LONG LASTING USE: Samsung refrigerator water filters offer long-lasting use and easy installation; It is recommended to replace your water filter every 6 months
  • AVOID WATER DAMAGE: Only Samsung filters are guaranteed to perform correctly with your refrigerator, avoiding the risk of water damage to your fridge and your home
No. 3
Waterspecialist DA29-00020B Samsung Water Filter for Refrigerators, Replacement for Samsung Water Filter DA29-00020B, HAF-CIN, RS25J500DSR, RF28HMEDBSR, HAF-CIN/EXP, RF4287HARS, RF28HFEDBSR, 3 Filters
  • Note: This product is round, not square. Replacement for DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN), not compatible with DA97-17376B (HAF-QIN).
  • Replacement for models: Samsung DA29-00020B, DA29-00020A, HAF-CIN, HAF-CIN-EXP, HAF-CINEXP, HAFCIN, 04609101000, 09101, 46-9101, DA-97-08006A, DA97-08006A/B, DA29-00019A, DA2900020A, RF28HMEDBSR, RFG298HDRS, RS25J50, RF263TEAES, RF4287HARS, RS25J500DSR, RS25J500DWW, RF28HFEDTWW, RF26HFENDWW.
  • Compatible with Refrigerator Models: RF265BEAESG, RF265BEAESR, RF26HFENDSR, RF26J7500BC, RF26J7500SR, RF26J7500WW, RF28HDEDBSR, RF28HDEDPWW, RF28HDEDTSR, RF28HFEDBBC, RF28HFEDBSG, RF28HFEDBSR, RF28HFEDBWW, RF28HFEDTBC, RF26HFENDBC, RS265TDRS, RS261MDWP, RS261MDBP, RS263TDBP, RS265TDBP.
  • The Waterspecialist refrigerator water filter features filtration performance. It is also certified by authority NSF 42 and 372. Waterspecialist only adopts coconut shell carbon block to improve taste and odor.
  • Great filtration: Waterspecialist refrigerator filters can reduce many harmful substances in water including chlorine, taste and odor. This has been tested and proven by an independent third-party laboratory.
No. 4
SAMSUNG Genuine Filter for Refrigerator Water and Ice, Carbon Block Filtration for Clean, Clear Drinking Water, 6-Month Life, HAF-CIN/EXP, 1 Pack
  • FRESH FILTERED WATER: Samsung water filters reduce contaminants, giving your family fresh tasting water
  • REDUCES CONTAMINANTS: Samsung’s ultra-high-grade carbon block reduces 99% of potentially harmful contaminants
  • GENUINE SAMSUNG FILTERS: Samsung filters are designed to work with your refrigerator to avoid the risk of flooding while giving you clean, filtered water
  • TO AUTHENTICATE: Use Authentication Tag to make sure your filter is a genuine Samsung filter; 1. Detach Authentication Tag from filter; 2. Place Tag over the back of provided magnet; 3) Green stripes will appear if it’s an authentic Samsung water filter
  • LONG LASTING USE: Samsung refrigerator water filters offer long-lasting use and easy installation; It is recommended to replace your water filter every 6 months
No. 5
Waterspecialist DA97-17376B Replacement for Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP, HAF-QIN, RF28T5001SR, DA97-08006C, RS27T5200SR, RF28R7351SG, RF24R7201SR, RF27T5201SR, WS645A, Refrigerator Water Filter (Pack of 3)
  • Note: This product is square, not round. Replacement for DA97-17376B (HAF-QIN), not compatible with DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN). The Waterspecialist refrigerator water filter features filtration performance is comparable to the original brand. It is also certified by authority NSF 42 and 372. Far different from generic brand, Waterspecialist only adopts superior coconut shell carbon block to improve taste and odor.
  • Great filtration: Waterspecialist refrigerator filters can reduce many harmful substances in water including heavy metals, mercury, chlorine, odor, THM, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), particles, copper, cadmium, chromium, and all other major impurities. This has been tested and proven by an independent third-party laboratory.
  • Premium filter material: Waterspecialist selected BPA-free and food-grade filter housing that passed NSF 372 certification for lead-free filtration. We also adopt natural coconut shell carbon block that contains larger surface area and more micropores. Thus, the filter cartridge can efficiently reduce chlorine, bad taste and odor.
  • Perfect fit: Waterspecialist combines precision measurement technology to produce refrigerator filters with exquisite engineering designs, unlike inferior replacement filters that can cause water leakage issues. Also, Waterspecialist saves you time and hassle by offering tool-free refrigerator filter replacements.
  • Fresh-tasting water: The natural coconut shell carbon block absorbs more impurities. The Waterspecialist refrigerator filter provides you a unique filtration experience.
No. 6
PUREPLUS DA97-17376B Replacement for Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP, DA97-08006C, RF28R7351SG, RF28R7201SR, RF28T5001SR, RF24R7201SR, RS27T5200SR, RF23M8590SG, RWF4200A Refrigerator Water Filter, 3 Pack
  • ❄️Authoritative Certifications - The filter is certified against NSF/ANSI 42 & NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Lead-Free by IAPMO, filtering out 99% Chlorine, odor and improve water taste significantly. It also certified by European REACH, Canadian CSA, BPA Free and Australian Water Mark. Only select products with authoritative certifications for your loved ones.
  • ❄️Fits SAMSUNG Refrigerators-RF24R7201SG, RF28R6201SG, RF28R6301SG, RF28R7551SR, RF28T5001SR, RF27T5241SR, RF28R6241SR, RS22T5201SG, RS28A500ASR, RF23M8590SG, RF22R7551SR, RF23R6201WW, RF28T5021SR/AA, RF28T5101SG/AA, RS27T5561SR/AA, RF27T5501SG/AA, RF28R6301SG/AA,RF23M8070SG/AA, RF23M8070SR/AA, RF23M8090SG/AA, RF23M8090SR/AA, RF23M8570SG/AA, RF23M8570SR/AA, RF23M8590SG/AA, RF23M8590SR/AA, RS27T5200SR/AA, RF28R7351SG/AA, RF28R7201SG/AA, RF22R7351SG/AA, RF24R7201SG/AA, RF22R7351SR/AA.
  • ❄️Compatible Models - Samsung DA97-17376B, DA97-08006C, HAF-QIN/EXP,WATERSPECIALIST WS645A, WATERDROP WD-F45,GOLDEN ICEPURE RWF4200A, GLACIER FRESH GF-841, FILTERLOGIC FL-RF45, CRYSTALA CF-17, AQUACREST AQF-DA97-17376B,AQF-FF45, MB-F45.Please note it fits DA97-17376B (HAF-QIN), not DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN).
  • ❄️Innovated Multi-Layer Filtration Integrated Molding Tech - This Multi-layer technology offers different levels of filtration efficiency in filtering different contaminants. 0.5 Micron inner layer is effective against 99.99% Chlorine and meets Particular Reduction Class I standard. This filter retains beneficial minerals in water which is good to health.
  • ❄️Strict Quality Control - All products are produced under the ISO9001 standard and inspected under strict quality control. Each filter is produced through 34 production processes, 400PSI pressure test, 10,000 water hammer tests, and 6 independent tests.
No. 7
Samsung HAF-CIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter, Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean, Clear Drinking Water, 6-Month Life, Easy Install, Pack of 2
  • FRESH FILTERED WATER: Samsung water filters reduce contaminants, giving your family fresh tasting water
  • REDUCES CONTAMINANTS: Samsung’s ultra-high-grade carbon block reduces 99% of potentially harmful contaminants
  • GENUINE SAMSUNG FILTERS: Samsung filters are designed to work with your refrigerator to avoid the risk of flooding while giving you clean, filtered water
  • TO AUTHENTICATE: Use Authentication Tag to make sure your filter is a genuine Samsung filter; 1. Detach Authentication Tag from filter; 2. Place Tag over the back of provided magnet; 3) Green stripes will appear if it’s an authentic Samsung water filter
  • LONG LASTING USE: Samsung refrigerator water filters offer long-lasting use and easy installation; It is recommended to replace your water filter every 6 months
No. 8
Waterdrop DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter, Replacement for Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP, DA29-00020A/B, DA29-00020B-1, RF263BEAESR, RF28HMEDBSR, RF263TEAESG, RF4287HARS, 3 Filters (Package May Vary)
  • [𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬] DA29-00020B, HAF-CIN, HAF-CIN/EXP, RF28HMEDBSR, RS25J500DSR, RF263BEAESR, HDX FMS-2, DA29-00020B-1, DA97-08006A-1, RF4287HARS, RF263BEAESG, RF263TEAESG, RF28HFEDBSR, RF28HDEDBSR, RFG297HDRS, RS25H5111SR, RS25J500DSG, RF23J9011SR, RF263BEAESR/AA, RS265TDRS, RH22H9010SR, RF25HMEDBSR, RS25J500DSR/AA, RF28K9380SR, RF23J9011SR/AA, RF26J7500SR/AA, RF28HMEDBSR/AA, RF4287HABP, RFG298HDRS
  • [𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬] WS627, CF7, AQF-FF27, WD-F27, WDP-F27, MB-F27, FL-RF27, RWF0700A, GF-20B, PL-200, CWMF021, FIN-7, R-9101, APF-0300, WF294
  • [𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬] This Waterdrop WDS-F27 water filter replacement for Samsung refrigerators, trusted by American families, has been certified by NSF and IAPMO against NSF/ANSI standards 42, and 372 for effective reduction of 20 substances, offering outstanding filtration and high-quality water purification and bringing healthy drinking water. Furthermore, it can reduce 95.3% of PFOA and PFOS tested by the third-party laboratory.
  • [Deep Filtration] This filter has been strictly certified against NSF/ANSI 42 for reduction of chlorine, taste and odor. Certified by IAPMO, this filter can reduce 11 harmful chemicals like 99.67% of Particulate Class I, 99.59% of ethylbenzene, 99.99% of o-dichlorobenzene, toxaphene, Atrazine and MTBE to produce clean, pure water. Furthermore, it can reduce 95.3% of PFOA and PFOS tested by the third-party laboratory.
  • [𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭, 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧] Say goodbye to worries about water leaks caused by loose or improper replacement refrigerator filters. Our Waterdrop Replacement Refrigerator Water Filter is crafted using industrial automation and precision measurement technology, guaranteeing a great fit just like the original. Plus, you won't need any tools to install it. Simply follow our provided installation guide, and you'll have it up and running in minutes.

Choosing the Right Water Filter for Your Samsung Refrigerator

Your Samsung refrigerator keeps your food fresh and your water cold. A good water filter makes that water taste great and keeps you healthy. Finding the right replacement filter is easy when you know what to look for. This guide helps you pick the best one for your kitchen.

Key Features to Look For

When shopping for a new filter, check these important features first:

  • Contaminant Reduction: The best filters remove bad stuff. Look for filters certified to reduce chlorine, lead, cysts, and sometimes pharmaceuticals. This means cleaner, better-tasting water.
  • Flow Rate: This is how fast the water comes out. A good filter should not slow down your water too much. High flow rates are convenient.
  • Filter Life: Most Samsung filters last about six months or 200 gallons. Check the lifespan to know when you need to replace it next.
  • Easy Installation: Nobody likes a tough job. Look for filters that twist or click right into place without needing tools.

Important Materials and Construction

What a filter is made of really matters for cleaning your water.

Carbon Block Technology

Most high-quality refrigerator filters use a carbon block. This material is made from compressed coconut shell carbon. Carbon is very good at trapping bad tastes and odors, like chlorine. A denser carbon block usually filters better.

BPA-Free Housing

Make sure the plastic housing around the filter is BPA-free. This means no harmful chemicals will leach into your drinking water. Safety should always come first.

Factors That Improve or Reduce Quality

Not all filters perform the same. Some things make a filter better, and others make it worse.

What Makes Quality Higher:
  • Certifications: Look for stamps like NSF 42 or NSF 53. These seals mean independent labs tested the filter and confirmed it removes what it claims to remove. This is a huge quality booster.
  • High Capacity: Filters that can handle more gallons before needing replacement usually have more filtering material inside, leading to better long-term performance.
What Can Reduce Quality:
  • Counterfeit or Generic Brands: Cheap, uncertified filters might look the same, but they often do not remove contaminants effectively. They might also leak inside your fridge housing.
  • Old Filters: If you use a filter past its recommended six-month life, it stops working well. Old filters can even start releasing trapped contaminants back into the water.

User Experience and Use Cases

How a filter works in daily life affects your satisfaction.

Ease of Use

Most modern Samsung filters use a simple quarter-turn mechanism. You push it in and twist it until it locks. A good filter clicks securely. If you struggle to install it, the seal might not be right, causing slow flow or leaks. Always check your Samsung model number to ensure the replacement filter fits perfectly.

Who Needs What Filter?
  • Daily Drinkers: If your family drinks a lot of water, prioritize filters with a long lifespan (e.g., 9 months) and high flow rates for quick refills.
  • Concerned Homeowners: If you worry about old pipes or local water issues, choose a filter certified to reduce heavy metals like lead.
  • Taste Seekers: If you only care about taste, ensure the filter has excellent chlorine reduction ratings.

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Samsung Refrigerator Water Filters

Q: How often should I change my Samsung refrigerator water filter?

A: Samsung generally recommends changing the filter every six months, or every 200 gallons of water consumed. Monitor the filter light on your fridge.

Q: Can I use a generic or third-party filter instead of an official Samsung filter?

A: Yes, many high-quality third-party filters are available and work well. Make sure they are specifically rated for your Samsung model number and have proper certifications.

Q: My water flow is slow after installing a new filter. What is wrong?

A: This usually happens because the filter needs to be flushed. Run about 2 to 3 gallons of water through the dispenser to clear out loose carbon fines and air pockets.

Q: How do I find the correct replacement filter number for my Samsung fridge?

A: Look inside your refrigerator’s filter compartment or on the side of the old filter. The model number is usually printed there. Always match this number to the new filter description.

Q: What contaminants do these filters usually remove?

A: Most standard filters remove chlorine, which improves taste and odor. Premium filters also remove lead, certain pesticides, and cysts.

Q: Is it safe to install a filter if the fridge is unplugged?

A: It is safer to turn off the water supply valve leading to the refrigerator before changing the filter to prevent accidental spraying.

Q: Does replacing the filter fix the blinking red light on my fridge?

A: Yes, once you install a new filter, you must reset the filter indicator light according to your refrigerator’s manual. This usually involves pressing and holding a specific button for a few seconds.

Q: What is the difference between an internal and external filter?

A: Internal filters sit inside the refrigerator compartment (most common for Samsung). External filters connect to the water line outside the fridge, usually under the sink.

Q: Will using a filter affect my ice maker?

A: No, a properly installed filter will not stop your ice maker from working. In fact, filtered water makes clearer ice!

Q: What happens if I forget to replace the filter for a year?

A: The filter stops effectively removing contaminants. Your water might start tasting bad again, and the filter material could potentially harbor bacteria.