When I first moved in my house, the kitchen had a standard black refrigerator. It didn’t have a fancy water dispenser, and I was fine with that; after all, I had lived all my life without one, so it seemed like an unnecessary luxury.
Fast forward a few years and I found myself not having enough fridge space, so I needed to upgrade. Most upgrade options ended up having a water dispenser, so it’s no surprise I ended up with a refrigerator with a water dispenser; the Samsung RF26J7500SR.
I love the new fridge for the extra room it provides, and the water dispenser has become a staple in my kitchen. There is nothing like getting a nice glass of cold refreshing water on a hot summer day. However, this all comes at a cost, as the refrigerator requires a water filter replacement every 6-months.
Luckily I have found some alternative water filters for Samsung refrigerators that work just as well as their OEM equivalents, sometimes at a fraction of the price.
Finding an Alternative Generic Water Filter to Fit your Samsung Fridge
I’ve created a list below of three alternative water filters for Samsung fridges; however, Samsung manufactures many models of fridges, and it can be difficult to determine which filter is the right fit for your fridge. For your convenience, I’ve included Samsung refrigerator model numbers that are compatible with each of the alternative water filters. If you’re not sure which water filter your fridge needs, try searching your model number by pressing CNTRL-F (CMND-F on a MAC).
Water Filter Quick Find
Where Can I Find the Model Number on my Samsung Refrigerator?
If you’re not sure what your model number is, you should be able to locate it on the left inside wall of your refrigerator. Model numbers will either start with an “R” or “BR”. See the picture below.
1. Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP Alternative Water Filter
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- 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
Pricing last updated on November 4, 2024 - 21:36 MST. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
The HAF-CIN/EXP water filters above fit the following Samsung refrigerators: RF4287HARS/XAA, RFG298HDRS, RS261, RS265, RF4267HABP, RFG297HDPN, RFG29PHDRS, RFG29PHDWP, RS267TDPN, RF22K9381SG, RF22K9381SR, RF22K9581SG, RF22KREDBSG, RF22KREDBSR, RF22M9581SG, RF23HCEDBBC, RF23HCEDBSR, RF23HCEDBWW, RF23HCEDTSR, RF23HSESBSR, RF23HTEDBSR, RF23J9011SG, RF23J9011SR, RF24FSEDBSR, RF25HMEDBBC, RF25HMEDBSG, RF25HMEDBSR, RF25HMEDBWW, RF260BEAEBC, RF260BEAESG, RF260BEAESP, RF260BEAESR, RF260BEAEWW, RF261BEAEBC, RF261BEAESG, RF261BEAESP, RF261BEAESR, RF261BEAEWW, RF263BEAEBC, RF263BEAESG, RF263BEAESP, RF263BEAESR, RF263BEAEWW, RF263TEAEBC, RF263TEAESG, RF263TEAESP, RF263TEAESR, RF263TEAEWW, RF265BEAESG, RF265BEAESR, RF26HFENDSR, RF26J7500BC, RF26J7500SR, RF26J7500WW, RF28HDEDBSR, RF28HDEDPWW, RF28HDEDTSR, RF28HFEDBBC, RF28HFEDBSG, RF28HFEDBSR, RF28HFEDBWW, RF28HFEDTBC, RF28HFEDTSR, RF28HMEDBBC, RF28HMEDBSR, RF28HMEDBWW, RF28HMELBSR, RF28JBEDBSG, RF28JBEDBSR, RF28K9070SG, RF28K9070SR, RF28K9380SG, RF28K9380SR, RF28M9580SG, RF28M9580SR, RF30HBEDBSR, RF30HDEDTSR, RF30KMEDBSG, RF30KMEDBSR, RF31FMEDBSR, RF31FMESBSR, RF323TEDBBC, RF323TEDBSR, RF323TEDBWW, RF32FMQDBSR, RF34H9950S4, RF34H9960S4, RH22H9010SG, RH22H9010SR, RH25H5611BC, RH25H5611SG, RH25H5611SR, RH25H5611WW, RH29H9000SR, RS25H5000BC, RS25H5000SR, RS25H5000WW, RS25H5111BC, RS25H5111SG, RS25H5111SR, RS25H5111WW, RS25H5121BC, RS25H5121SR, RS25H5121WW, RS25J500DBC, RS25J500DSG, RS25J500DSR, RS25J500DWW, RF22K9581SR, RF28HDEDPBC, RF28HFEDTSG, RF28K9580SG, RF28K9580SR, RF31FMEDBBC, RF31FMEDBWW, RF32FMQDBXW, RH29H8000SR, RH30H9500SR, RF28HFEDTWW, RF26HFENDWW, RF26HFENDBC, RF4287HARS, RS265TDRS, RS261MDWP, RS261MDBP, RS263TDBP, RS265TDBP, RS267TDRS, RF4267HARS, RFG298HDBP, RSG307AARS, RFG297HDWP, RS261MDRS, RS265TDWP, RFG297HDRS, RFG29PHDBP, RFG298HDWP, RF4287HAWP, RS263TDWP, RF4287HABP, RFG297HDBP, RS263TDRS, RS267TDBP, RFG298HDPN, RFG296HDWP, RFG293HABP, RFG296HDRS, RFG296HDBP, RF6296HD, RFG29PHDPN, RF4267HAWP, RS267TDWP, RF4289HARS
Note: Waterdrop’s spare part is compatible with various manufacturers’ products and has been referenced by their names and part numbers for reference purposes only. Waterdrop is a separate, independent brand.
2. Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP Alternative Water Filter
Pricing last updated on November 4, 2024 - 21:36 MST. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
- 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
Pricing last updated on November 4, 2024 - 21:36 MST. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
The HAF-QIN/EXP water filters above fit the following Samsung refrigerators: RF28R7351SG, RSG257AARS, RB215BSBB, RB215BSSB, RF265ACBP, RF266ADPN, RF266ADRS, RF266AZRS, RF266AZWP, RF267ACBP, RF267ACRS, RF267ACWP, RF267AZPN, RF267AZRS, RF267AZWP, RF268ACPN, RF26VACBP, RF26VACPN, RF26VADWP, RF26XAZBP, RF26XAZWP, RFG238AZRS, RFG295ABBP, RFG295ABPN, RFG295ABRS, RFG295ABWP, RFG297ABBP, RFG297ABRS, RFG297ABWP, RH2777AT, RS2556SW, RS2621SH, RS2624WW, RS2644SW, RS265LAWP, TS48WLUS, RB195BSSB, RF263AEBP, RF263AEPN, RF263AERS, RF263AEWP, RF263AFBP, RF263AFRS, RF263AFWP, RF265AABP, RF265AARS, RF265AASH, RF265AAWP, RF265ABBP, RF265ABPN, RF265ABRS, RF265ABWP, RF266AABP, RF266AARS, RF266AASH, RF266AAWP, RF266ABBP, RF266ABPN, RF266ABRS, RF266ABWP, RF266AEBP, RF266AEPN, RF266AERS, RF266AEWP, RF266AFRS, RF267AABP, RF267AARS, RF267AASH, RF267AAWP, RF267ABBP, RF267ABPN, RF267ABRS, RF267ABWP, RF267AEBP, RF267AEPN, RF267AERS, RF267AEWP, RF267AFBP, RF267AFRS, RF267AFWP, RF267HERS, RF268ABBP, RF268ABPN, RF268ABRS, RF268ABWP, RF26DEPN, RF26VABBP, RF26VABPN, RF26VABWP, RF26XAEBP, RF26XAEPN, RF26XAERS, RF26XAEWP, RF28HDEDPBC, RFG237AABP, RFG237AAPN, RFG237AARS, RFG237AAWP, RFG237ACRS, RFG238AABP, RFG238AAPN, RFG238AARS, RFG238AAWP, RFG295AABP, RFG295AAPN, RFG295AARS, RFG295AAWP, RFG297AABP, RFG297AAPN, RFG297AARS, RFG297AAWP, RFG297ACBP, RFG297ACRS, RFG297ACWP, RFG298AABP, RFG298AAPN, RFG298AARS, RFG298AAWP, RFG299AARS, RH269LBSH, RM257ABBP, RM257ABRS, RM257ACPN, RM257ACRS, RS21HKLBG, RS21HKLMR, RS22HDHPNBC, RS22HDHPNSR, RS22HDHPNWW, RS2520SW.
Note: Waterdrop’s spare part is compatible with various manufacturers’ products and has been referenced by their names and part numbers for reference purposes only. Waterdrop is a separate, independent brand.
3. Samsung DA29-00003G Alternative Water Filter
Pricing last updated on November 4, 2024 - 21:36 MST. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
- 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
Pricing last updated on November 4, 2024 - 21:36 MST. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
The DA29-00003G water filters above fit the following Samsung refrigerators: RSG257AARS, RB215BSBB, RB215BSSB, RF265ACBP, RF266ADPN, RF266ADRS, RF266AZRS, RF266AZWP, RF267ACBP, RF267ACRS, RF267ACWP, RF267AZPN, RF267AZRS, RF267AZWP, RF268ACPN, RF26VACBP, RF26VACPN, RF26VADWP, RF26XAZBP, RF26XAZWP, RFG238AZRS, RFG295ABBP, RFG295ABPN, RFG295ABRS, RFG295ABWP, RFG297ABBP, RFG297ABRS, RFG297ABWP, RH2777AT, RS2556SW, RS2621SH, RS2624WW, RS2644SW, RS265LAWP, TS48WLUS, RB195BSSB, RF263AEBP, RF263AEPN, RF263AERS, RF263AEWP, RF263AFBP, RF263AFRS, RF263AFWP, RF265AABP, RF265AARS, RF265AASH, RF265AAWP, RF265ABBP, RF265ABPN, RF265ABRS, RF265ABWP, RF266AABP, RF266AARS, RF266AASH, RF266AAWP, RF266ABBP, RF266ABPN, RF266ABRS, RF266ABWP, RF266AEBP, RF266AEPN, RF266AERS, RF266AEWP, RF266AFRS, RF267AABP, RF267AARS, RF267AASH, RF267AAWP, RF267ABBP, RF267ABPN, RF267ABRS, RF267ABWP, RF267AEBP, RF267AEPN, RF267AERS, RF267AEWP, RF267AFBP, RF267AFRS, RF267AFWP, RF267HERS, RF268ABBP, RF268ABPN, RF268ABRS, RF268ABWP, RF26DEPN, RF26VABBP, RF26VABPN, RF26VABWP, RF26XAEBP, RF26XAEPN, RF26XAERS, RF26XAEWP, RF28HDEDPBC, RFG237AABP, RFG237AAPN, RFG237AARS, RFG237AAWP, RFG237ACRS, RFG238AABP, RFG238AAPN, RFG238AARS, RFG238AAWP, RFG295AABP, RFG295AAPN, RFG295AARS, RFG295AAWP, RFG297AABP, RFG297AAPN, RFG297AARS, RFG297AAWP, RFG297ACBP, RFG297ACRS, RFG297ACWP, RFG298AABP, RFG298AAPN, RFG298AARS, RFG298AAWP, RFG299AARS, RH269LBSH, RM257ABBP, RM257ABRS, RM257ACPN, RM257ACRS, RS21HKLBG, RS21HKLMR, RS22HDHPNBC, RS22HDHPNSR, RS22HDHPNWW, RS2520SW.
Note: Waterdrop’s spare part is compatible with various manufacturers’ products and has been referenced by their names and part numbers for reference purposes only. Waterdrop is a separate, independent brand.
Didn’t Find the Alternative Water Filter You Were Looking for?
I hope the above list was helpful and that you found a substitute water filter that worked for your refrigerator. However, if you are still having trouble, feel free to leave a comment below and I will try my best to find you a suitable water filter.
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5 Responses
We’ve used Tier1 brand and have been happy with them as well.
Hi I can’t find my water filter on the lists. My filter number is RF22M9581SR/AC.
could you tell me if there is an alternative that will work?
thank you
Based on information found here: https://www.canadianappliance.ca/product/Samsung_RF22M9581SR_French_Door_Refrigerator_Samsung_RF22M9581SR.html
It looks like it takes the HAF-CIN. The Genuine Samsung water filter can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N1ZSYG?tag=sizzleandse08-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
The alternative generic can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CA34OVK?tag=sizzleandse08-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
I hope this was helpful.
I don’t think my Samsung refrig has a water filter because I can’t find one. Model isRF18HFENBSG. If it has one can you tell me where to find it. Thanks
My research tells me that you’ll need to have a HAF-EX external water filter if you want filtered Ice. You can find some here: https://amzn.to/3ZIcNKB
I got this information from the spec sheet located here: https://furnitureden.ca/pdf/RF18HFENBSG_EN.pdf