Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter
- 6-month filter life, replace twice a year
- Reduces sediment and other harmful contaminants
- NSF 42, 53 and 401 certified filtration
- Samsung models RF23, RF28 and RS27 series on the compatibility list
- Carbon block media inside a sealed cartridge
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A genuine Samsung cartridge for owners of the listed refrigerator models who want certified contaminant reduction and a proper seal. Confirm your model number before ordering, since it will not fit every Samsung fridge.
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ASIN: B071NFVVNGCategory: Refrigerator Water Filters
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Overview
A carbon block cartridge that drops into the filter housing of a compatible Samsung refrigerator and treats water as it passes through the media. Genuine Samsung construction is shaped to seat correctly in the housing, so the water line seals and the fridge goes on dispensing clean-tasting water.
Buying the manufacturer cartridge avoids the seal and fit problems that aftermarket copies can cause in a Samsung housing. The trade is that filtration only covers the contaminants named on the certification list, and the cartridge has to be swapped on schedule to keep working.
Who it's for
Households with one of the listed Samsung French door or side-by-side refrigerators that take this cartridge shape. Owners of other brands, or of Samsung models absent from the compatibility list, need a different filter.
Pros and cons
- Genuine Samsung part for a correct housing seal
- Certified for aesthetic and health contaminants
- Carbon block media traps sediment
- Six-month replacement interval
- Fits only listed Samsung refrigerator models
- No installation tools or instructions listed
- Filter life depends on use, not listed
Performance notes
Water quality depends on the carbon block, which traps sediment and reduces the contaminants named in its certifications as water passes through. Performance fades as the media loads up, so the replacement interval matters more than anything else.
Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.56 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Carbon |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Genuine Samsung Water Filter |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| External Testing Certification | NSF |
| Product Benefits | Reduces Sediment |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Set Name | 1 Pack |
| Item Type Name | Genuine Samsung Water Filter HAF-QIN/EXP |
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which Samsung refrigerator this filter fits?
Check the model number printed inside your fridge against the compatibility list. The cartridge is built for those listed Samsung models only, so an unlisted model needs a different filter.
What is the difference between the HAF-QIN/EXP and an aftermarket filter?
This is the genuine Samsung cartridge, shaped to seat in the housing and seal the water line. The listing also notes that aftermarket filters can cause leaks.
How often should the cartridge be replaced?
Samsung recommends replacing the filter every 6 months. The media loads up over that period, so sticking to the interval keeps the water flowing clean.
What does the filter actually remove from the water?
It reduces sediment and is certified under NSF 42 for aesthetic impurities, NSF 53 for contaminants with health effects, and NSF 401 for emerging contaminants.
Is this filter the whole water system or just a cartridge?
It is a replacement cartridge, not a full filtration system. It drops into the housing already built into a compatible Samsung refrigerator.