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Samsung Refrigerator Water Filters

Samsung fridge filters come down to three cartridge families: the DA29-00003G base line (260 models in our fit library), the DA29-00020B high-flow line (204 models), and the newer slim DA97-17376B. All are quarter-twist bays — the difference is which generation of machine they seat in.

The part of Samsung shopping nobody warns you about: two different cartridges both answer to “HAF-CIN.” The DA29-00003G and DA29-00020B lines share the HAF-CIN marketing family, and listings mix the codes freely — order by the DA code, not the HAF name, because the two are not interchangeable. The -20B generation doubles the flow path for dispenser-plus-ice machines. Type your model number in the finder and we resolve the DA code directly — no HAF guessing.

502
models in the verified fit library
3
cartridge generations (DA29·03G·20B·DA97)
52%
of the fleet runs the DA29-00003G line
Same machine, different badge: Dacor (post-2016 Samsung acquisition) refrigerators on this parts platform use identical bays — search either badge in the model finder.

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Model plate is inside the fridge compartment, left wall · or browse by series below
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The Samsung filter system at a glance

Bay / systemPart numbersModels in fit library
DA29-00003G base HAF-CIN lineDA29-00003G · HAF-CIN/PLUS260
DA29-00020B high-flow HAF-CIN/EXP lineDA29-00020B · HAF-CIN/EXP204
DA97-17376B current slim generationDA97-17376B · HAF-QIN38

Counts from the verified fit library. DA29-00003G and DA29-00020B both carry HAF-CIN family naming — order by DA code; the two cartridges do not interchange.

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Browse by refrigerator series

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Know the model number, not the series?

The series cards above cover the best-documented machines. The other 502 Samsung models in our fit library live in the model-number browser — every RF/RS/RT platform mapped to its DA code.
N–SRF · RS · RT heartlandRF26x/RF28x french-door and RS side-by-side platforms405 modelsA–FEarly RB & compactsRB bottom-mount and compact platforms66 modelsG–MMid-generation variantsG-series and in-between platforms16 modelsT–ZT-type & regionalT-series and regional variants15 models
Not listed yet? The full by-model-number browser covers all 502. Dacor owners: machines produced after Samsung’s 2016 acquisition increasingly run Samsung parts platforms — see the Dacor hub for the crossover check.
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Samsung filter guides

reset · 5,400/mo

Reset the Samsung filter indicator

The hold-both-buttons reset per panel type — french-door and side-by-side differ.

how to change · 5,400/mo

Change a Samsung twist-in filter

The quarter-turn, the lock-arrow alignment, and the flush that stops the sputter.

change · 18,100/mo

Samsung filter change — full guide

All three DA generations, the HAF-CIN double-code trap, and how to tell them apart.

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Samsung filter FAQ

Which water filter does my Samsung refrigerator take?
Three cartridges cover the range: DA29-00003G on the base HAF-CIN generation, DA29-00020B on the high-flow HAF-CIN/EXP machines, and DA97-17376B on current slim-bay models. The RF26x/RF28x french-door heartland splits between the first two by production generation, which is why the DA code — not the fridge year — is the reliable key. Our fit library maps 502 Samsung models; type yours in and the finder returns the DA code plus verified alternatives.
HAF-CIN is listed for two different DA numbers — which is right?
Both listings are real and that’s the trap. Samsung’s HAF-CIN family name spans two distinct cartridges: DA29-00003G (the original line) and DA29-00020B (the EXP high-flow line for dispenser-plus-ice machines). They look nearly identical and share the twist mounting, but they are not interchangeable — ordering by “HAF-CIN” alone gets you roughly a coin-flip. Order by the full DA number from your fridge’s filter label or your model page, and the ambiguity disappears.
How do I reset the filter light on a Samsung fridge?
On most french-door panels, press and hold the “Ice Type / Filter Reset” or “Alarm” combination for about 3 seconds until the indicator blinks or clears; side-by-side panels typically use a dedicated “Filter Reset” button held for 5 seconds. The exact pairing differs by panel generation — our reset guide covers each. Note the light is a calendar timer: resetting it without changing the cartridge just silences the reminder while the media keeps aging.
How often should a Samsung filter be replaced?
Samsung specifies 6 months for the DA29 lines, with the DA29-00020B rated around 300 gallons — whichever arrives first. Samsung’s indicator counts months, not volume. Households running automatic ice through a dispenser machine (exactly the -20B population) burn capacity faster than the calendar assumes; if the ice starts tasting of chlorine at month four, believe the ice, not the panel. A fixed-date swap or subscription removes the guesswork entirely.
Is the DA97-17376B backward-compatible with older Samsungs?
No — it’s the cartridge for the current slim-bay generation and it does not seat in older DA29 bays. If your machine’s original cartridge was a DA29-00003G or DA29-00020B, the DA97 series is not an upgrade path; the bays differ in depth and locking geometry. Machines that legitimately take more than one cartridge are flagged on their model page in the fit library. When a listing claims universal Samsung fit, treat the claim as a red flag rather than a convenience.