Aquaboon Water Filters
Aquaboon is an aftermarket fridge filter brand whose cartridges are independently certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 β real certs, just issued by IAPMO not NSF International, and narrower than the OEM cartridges' NSF/ANSI 53 scope.
Best for
- Cost-sensitive buyers wanting certified NSF/ANSI 42 chlorine reduction at the fridge replacement-cartridge tier (~$10-$25/filter)
- Households with Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool / Frigidaire OEM filter housings wanting cheaper aftermarket cartridges
- Buyers who want the highest-volume Amazon review counts at the aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge tier
- Buyers whose priority is better chlorine taste and odor, matching Aquaboon's certified NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 footprint
Not recommended for
- Buyers needing certified lead REDUCTION β Aquaboon's NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 excludes NSF/ANSI 53; ICEPURE's 53-certified SKUs fit
- Buyers needing certified PFAS reduction β Aquaboon holds no NSF/ANSI 401 listing; EveryDrop EDR1RXD1 or AquaTru cover the 401 scope
- Buyers wanting OEM-branded cartridges for warranty assurance β Aquaboon is an aftermarket-compatible maker, not OEM
- Buyers needing a non-refrigerator form factor β Aquaboon makes only aftermarket fridge and Brita-compatible pitcher cartridges
- Certs:No active certifications
- 5 SKUs
- $4β$80
- Parent:None disclosed β Aquaboon Inc.
Certification Reality: What's Actually Tested
This table shows the NSF/IAPMO/WQA-listed certifications for each Aquaboon SKU we tracked, alongside the contaminants the brand markets but which do not appear on the third-party listing. Green chips are third-party verified; amber chips are marketing claims without a corresponding listing. Every row links to the live certifier database so you can verify the listed claim set yourself.
| SKU / Model | Standards held | Whatβs certified | Brand claims but NOT certified | NSF listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquaboon DA29-00020B Aquaboon DA29-00020B Samsung-Compatible Cartridge β the brand's highest-volume cartridge, for the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; 4-pack at ~$60-$80 ($15-$20 per filter) | No active certifications |
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
| View NSF listing | |
Aquaboon LT700P Aquaboon LT700P LG-Compatible Cartridge β for the LG LT700P / ADQ36006101 / Kenmore 469690 housing; 2-pack at ~$30-$50 ($15-$25 per filter) | No active certifications |
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
| View NSF listing | |
Aquaboon MWF Aquaboon MWF GE-Compatible Cartridge β for the GE MWF / SmartWater / MWFP / MWFA / HWF / GWF / FMG-1 housing; 3-pack at ~$30-$45 ($10-$15 per filter) | No active certifications |
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
| View NSF listing |
Aquaboon DA29-00020B
Aquaboon DA29-00020B Samsung-Compatible Cartridge β the brand's highest-volume cartridge, for the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; 4-pack at ~$60-$80 ($15-$20 per filter)
Standards held
No active certifications
Whatβs certified
Brand claims but NOT certified
- Chlorine
- Taste and Odor
- Lead-free plumbing material
- Lead reduction
- Cyst
- VOCs
- Mercury / Heavy metals
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
- Chlorine β marketed as reduced at the activated carbon stage; aquaboon.com lists it as IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 certified, pending verification of the specific IAPMO listing file number
- Taste and Odor β marketed at the NSF/ANSI 42 aesthetic-effects scope per the brand's product page
- Lead-free plumbing material β NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 covers lead-free material for parts that touch drinking water; it does NOT include lead REDUCTION at the NSF/ANSI 53 scope, which the OEM Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-QIN carries under its NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certification
- Lead reduction β marketed at the carbon + ion-exchange stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge; cross-shop the OEM Samsung HAF-QIN for NSF/ANSI 53 certified lead reduction in the same housing
- Cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia) β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
- VOCs β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
- Mercury / Heavy metals β marketed as reduced at the carbon + ion-exchange stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
Bottom line: pick the Aquaboon DA29-00020B for the lowest per-filter cost on certified chlorine taste-and-odor reduction; pick the Samsung OEM HAF-QIN for certified lead reduction in the same housing.
The Aquaboon DA29-00020B is the brand's highest-volume cartridge and the main example of the 'fits Samsung vs is Samsung OEM' confusion on this page. It physically fits the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing but is NOT a Samsung OEM cartridge β Aquaboon Inc. is the aftermarket maker, not Samsung. Its IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification covers chlorine taste-and-odor reduction (NSF/ANSI 42) and lead-free plumbing material (NSF/ANSI/CAN 372), equivalent to an NSF International or WQA listing under the same standards but indexed in IAPMO's database.
That scope is narrower than the Samsung OEM DA29-00020B / HAF-QIN's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certification, which adds lead, cyst, and VOC reduction at the Health Effects level β none of which the Aquaboon cartridge is certified for. So buyers who want the cheapest certified chlorine reduction ($15-$20 per filter vs $50-$60 OEM) fit the Aquaboon; buyers who want certified lead reduction should choose the Samsung OEM HAF-QIN in the same housing. The specific IAPMO listing file number, listee entity name, and certified-claims menu still need a direct check before the local NSF data can absorb the listing under the consumer brand name.
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NSF listing
View NSF listingAquaboon LT700P
Aquaboon LT700P LG-Compatible Cartridge β for the LG LT700P / ADQ36006101 / Kenmore 469690 housing; 2-pack at ~$30-$50 ($15-$25 per filter)
Standards held
No active certifications
Whatβs certified
Brand claims but NOT certified
- Chlorine
- Taste and Odor
- Lead-free plumbing material
- Lead reduction
- Cyst
- VOCs
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
- Chlorine β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage; listed as IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 certified
- Taste and Odor β marketed at the NSF/ANSI 42 aesthetic-effects scope
- Lead-free plumbing material β NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 material-safety standard
- Lead reduction β marketed at the carbon + ion-exchange stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge; cross-shop the OEM LG LT800P for NSF/ANSI 53 certified lead reduction in the LG French-door housing
- Cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia) β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
- VOCs β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
Bottom line: pick the Aquaboon LT700P for the cheapest certified chlorine taste-and-odor reduction; pick the LG OEM LT800P for certified lead reduction in the LG French-door housing.
The Aquaboon LT700P physically fits the LG LT700P / ADQ36006101 housing but is NOT an LG OEM cartridge β the same 'fits LG vs is LG OEM' and IAPMO-vs-NSF-International certifier points as the DA29-00020B entry. Its IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification is narrower than the LG OEM LT800P's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certification, which adds lead, cyst, and VOC reduction.
So buyers who want certified lead reduction in the LG French-door housing fit the LG OEM LT800P (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53); buyers who want the cheapest certified chlorine taste-and-odor reduction fit the Aquaboon LT700P at $15-$25 per filter versus LG OEM at ~$50-$70.
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NSF listing
View NSF listingAquaboon MWF
Aquaboon MWF GE-Compatible Cartridge β for the GE MWF / SmartWater / MWFP / MWFA / HWF / GWF / FMG-1 housing; 3-pack at ~$30-$45 ($10-$15 per filter)
Standards held
No active certifications
Whatβs certified
Brand claims but NOT certified
- Chlorine
- Taste and Odor
- Lead-free plumbing material
- Lead reduction
- Cyst
- VOCs
Why these arenβt certified βHide details β
- Chlorine β marketed as reduced at the carbon stage; listed as IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 certified
- Taste and Odor β marketed at the NSF/ANSI 42 aesthetic-effects scope
- Lead-free plumbing material β NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 material-safety standard
- Lead reduction β marketed at the carbon + ion-exchange stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge; cross-shop the OEM GE XWFE for NSF/ANSI 53 certified lead reduction in the newer GE housing, noting the XWFE has a built-in RFID chip the older MWF housing does not β Aquaboon MWF fits only the MWF / non-RFID generation
- Cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia) β marketed as reduced, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
- VOCs β marketed as reduced, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on this cartridge
Bottom line: pick the Aquaboon MWF only if your GE refrigerator uses the older MWF / non-RFID housing; pick the GE OEM XWFE if your model uses the newer RFID housing or you want certified lead reduction.
The Aquaboon MWF fits the older GE MWF housing. The catch is compatibility: GE has been replacing the MWF housing on newer models with the XWFE housing, which uses a built-in RFID chip that aftermarket cartridges (including Aquaboon) do not support β XWFE-equipped refrigerators only accept the GE OEM XWFE cartridge with the chip. The Aquaboon MWF works only with the MWF / non-RFID generation; buyers with newer XWFE-equipped GE refrigerators need the GE OEM XWFE or an RFID-equipped aftermarket cartridge, which is a different product from the Aquaboon MWF.
On scope, the Aquaboon MWF's IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification is narrower than the GE OEM XWFE / RPWFE's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certification, which adds lead reduction.
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NSF listing
View NSF listingCheck Certification for a Aquaboon Filter
This widget shows the third-party-listed certifications for Aquaboon SKUs only. Type a model number to filter the list below β every result links to the full breakdown. To search across every brand we track, use the global certification tool.
Listings as of Jun 4, 2026.
About Aquaboon
Aquaboon's cartridges are genuinely certified β but by IAPMO R&T, not NSF, and only for chlorine and lead-free materials. It's a budget Amazon-first brand (founded ~2015-2017) run by Aquaboon Inc., a privately held US importer based in the New York / New Jersey area.
It sells aftermarket replacement cartridges that fit the major OEM fridge housings (Samsung DA29-00020B, LG LT700P, GE MWF, Whirlpool EveryDrop 3, Frigidaire WF3CB, Maytag/KitchenAid UKF8001), plus a small line of Brita-compatible pitcher cartridges β all sharply cheaper than the OEM versions.
The certs are real: each main SKU is IAPMO-certified to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (lead-free plumbing material). IAPMO R&T is an ANSI-accredited certifier, equal in standing to NSF or WQA β it just lists at pld.iapmo.org, not on NSF's directory.
The catch: that scope does not include certified lead removal (NSF/ANSI 53), which the OEM cartridges and some ICEPURE variants do carry. ~40,000 Amazon reviews across the lineup at 4.4 stars (as of 2026-05-25).
Ownership history
- Approximately 2015-2017
Aquaboon Inc. is founded as a privately-held US importer and distributor of aftermarket replacement cartridges for the major OEM refrigerator filter housings, historically documented in the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area from Amazon brand-storefront details and Aquaboon-branded Amazon order fulfillment. The brand's strategy from the start is to sell aftermarket cartridges at sharp discounts to the Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool / Frigidaire OEM-branded equivalents, which run $40-$70 per OEM cartridge.
- 2017-2020
Aquaboon builds its Amazon brand storefront and a direct sales presence at aquaboon.com. The anchor SKUs β Aquaboon DA29-00020B (Samsung-compatible), LT700P (LG-compatible), and MWF (GE-compatible) β establish the brand as a high-volume Amazon bestseller in the aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge segment. The 2-pack / 3-pack / 4-pack configurations become the main way the brand sells, pushing the effective per-filter cost even lower than OEM single-cartridge pricing.
- 2020-2023
Aquaboon expands the lineup to cover the Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 (EDR3RXD1 / 4396841 / PUR W10295370A compatible) housing and the Frigidaire PureSource 3 (WF3CB / 242069601 compatible) housing, broadening coverage to the most common US consumer refrigerator filter housings. The brand's IAPMO R&T third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance) becomes the centerpiece of its certification marketing on Amazon product pages. The aftermarket-vs-OEM price discount continues to anchor the brand's position against Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool / Frigidaire OEM-branded cartridges.
- 2023-2025
Aquaboon operates as a high-volume aftermarket fridge-filter brand, with roughly 12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews on its top SKUs (the DA29-00020B 4-pack is the anchor) at consistent 4.4-4.5 star ratings. Its certification position stays the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 footprint β chlorine reduction plus lead-free plumbing material β which is narrower than the Samsung / LG / EveryDrop OEM equivalents' NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 footprint (which adds lead, cyst, and VOC reduction at the NSF/ANSI 53 Health Effects scope) but costs far less per filter. The brand competes on price alongside ICEPURE, Glacier Fresh, AquaCrest, EcoAqua, and Waterdrop's aftermarket fridge-filter line against the OEM-branded equivalents.
- 2025-2026
Aquaboon continues as an independent, privately-held US importer and distributor, keeping its IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification on the high-volume aftermarket fridge-filter SKUs. That certification is backed by IAPMO R&T third-party listings under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org; the specific directory entries still need a direct check to move from estimated to confirmed. About 40,000 Amazon reviews across the documented lineup at a 4.4-star average.
Aquaboon Samsung-Compatible Cartridge Line (DA29-00020B / DA29-00003G)
The flagship line β aftermarket cartridges that fit Samsung fridge housings (not Samsung-made). The DA29-00020B is Aquaboon's highest-volume SKU at ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews / 4.5 stars.
- Certified: IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (lead-free material) β narrower than the Samsung-OEM cartridge's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 scope.
- Fits: Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing, plus the older DA29-00003G housing.
- Price: ~$15-$20 per filter (vs Samsung OEM ~$50-$60); 2-, 3-, and 4-packs.
Aquaboon LG-Compatible Cartridge Line (LT700P / LT800P)
Aftermarket cartridges for LG French-door fridge housings. The LT700P 2-pack carries ~5,000-7,000 Amazon reviews / 4.5 stars.
- Certified: IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 β narrower than the LG-OEM cartridge's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 scope.
- Fits: LG LT700P / ADQ36006101 / Kenmore 469690 housing, plus the newer LT800P / ADQ73613401 (2015+ models).
- Price: ~$15-$25 per filter (vs LG OEM ~$50-$70); 2- and 3-packs.
Aquaboon GE-Compatible Cartridge Line (MWF / SmartWater)
Aftermarket cartridges for older GE / Hotpoint / Kenmore MWF housings. The MWF 3-pack carries ~8,000-10,000 Amazon reviews / 4.4 stars.
- Certified: IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
- Fits: GE MWF / SmartWater / MWFP / MWFA / HWF / GWF / FMG-1 housing.
- Watch out: newer GE fridges use the XWFE housing with RFID-chip authentication that aftermarket cartridges can't support; Aquaboon MWF fits the older non-RFID housings only.
- Price: ~$10-$15 per filter (vs GE OEM ~$45-$55); 2-, 3-, and 4-packs.
Aquaboon Whirlpool EveryDrop-Compatible Cartridge Line (EDR3RXD1 / 4396841)
Aftermarket cartridges for the EveryDrop 3 housing β the largest single OEM fridge-filter installed base in the US. The EDR3RXD1 3-pack carries ~6,000-8,000 Amazon reviews / 4.4 stars.
- Certified: IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 β narrower than the EveryDrop OEM cartridge's NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 401 scope on certain variants.
- Fits: Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 / 4396841 / 4396710 / PUR W10295370A / Kenmore 9030 housing (Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Kenmore side-by-side).
- Price: ~$12-$18 per filter (vs EveryDrop OEM ~$45-$55); 2- and 3-packs.
Aquaboon Frigidaire-Compatible Cartridge Line (WF3CB / ULTRAWF)
Aftermarket cartridges for Frigidaire / Electrolux / Kenmore housings. The WF3CB 3-pack carries ~4,000-6,000 Amazon reviews / 4.4 stars.
- Certified: IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
- Fits: Frigidaire PureSource 3 / WF3CB / 242069601 / 242086201 housing, plus the newer ULTRAWF / EWF2CBPA French-door housing.
- Price: ~$12-$18 per filter (vs Frigidaire OEM ~$40-$50); 2- and 3-packs.
Aquaboon Pitcher Replacement Cartridge Line (Brita-Compatible)
The brand's smallest line β aftermarket cartridges for Brita pitchers.
- Certified: none β these do not carry the IAPMO NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification the fridge cartridges hold.
- Fits: standard Brita pitcher cartridge slot.
- Price: $4-$8 per cartridge (vs Brita Standard ~$5-$8, Longlast+ ~$10-$15); 6-, 8-, and 12-packs.
US-distributed, made in China β the standard aftermarket-cartridge model. Aquaboon Inc. is the US importer/distributor (operations in the New York / New Jersey area); the cartridges are built by Chinese OEM partners at the carbon-block, ion-exchange, and sediment-media assembly stage.
This mirrors peer aftermarket brands like ICEPURE, Glacier Fresh, AquaCrest, and EcoAqua. Aquaboon does not disclose component-level country-of-origin (carbon, resin, housing).
What doesn't depend on the factory location: the IAPMO R&T certification to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 covers the cartridge as the listed product, giving third-party performance verification regardless of where it's made.
Which Aquaboon Filter Is Right for You?
We mapped each Aquaboon SKUβs NSF-listed certifications against the 10 contaminants people search for most. Where Aquaboon doesnβt have a certified SKU, we say so.
How Aquaboon Compares
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier) vs Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
| Feature | Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier) | Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge type | Aftermarket cartridge that fits the EveryDrop 3 housing on Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators; made by Aquaboon Inc., not Whirlpool | OEM cartridge made by Whirlpool Corporation, designed for the Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 housing |
| Third-party cert evidence | IAPMO R&T third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance β material safety) under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification. Equivalent to an NSF International or WQA listing under the same standards, just indexed in IAPMO's database rather than NSF's | NSF International third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI 53 (Health Effects β lead, cyst, and VOC reduction) under the Whirlpool Corporation listing at info.nsf.org. The NSF/ANSI 53 scope adds lead reduction, cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia), and select VOC reduction β broader than the Aquaboon cartridge |
| Lead reduction cert evidence | Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead-free plumbing material; not NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope | Certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope β third-party-verified lead reduction from the OEM cartridge |
| Cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia) cert evidence | Marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on the Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 | Certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for cyst reduction at the Health Effects scope under the Whirlpool Corporation listing |
| PFAS reduction cert evidence | Not NSF/ANSI 401 certified β Aquaboon currently holds no NSF/ANSI 401 Emerging Compounds certification on any cartridge | Select Whirlpool EveryDrop variants (EDR1RXD1) are certified to NSF/ANSI 401 for select pharmaceuticals and BPA; the EDR3RXD1 specifically may not be β verify per SKU on the Whirlpool Corporation listing directory |
| Per-filter retail cost | $12-$18 effective per filter at the 3-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$35-$55 per 3-pack) | $45-$55 per OEM cartridge at single-cartridge retail |
| Annual replacement cost (assuming 6-month replacement interval) | $24-$36 per refrigerator per year (2 Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 cartridges) | $90-$110 per refrigerator per year (2 OEM EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 cartridges) |
| Warranty coverage implications | Some refrigerator makers require OEM cartridges to keep the warranty; using an aftermarket cartridge may void coverage on certain models β check your refrigerator's warranty terms before switching | OEM cartridges keep full warranty coverage on the refrigerator under every manufacturer's terms |
| Amazon aggregate review count + rating | Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 3-pack: ~6,000-8,000 aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.4-star aggregate rating | Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 OEM 1-pack: ~50,000+ aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.7-star aggregate rating |
Cartridge type
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Aftermarket cartridge that fits the EveryDrop 3 housing on Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators; made by Aquaboon Inc., not Whirlpool
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
OEM cartridge made by Whirlpool Corporation, designed for the Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 housing
Third-party cert evidence
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
IAPMO R&T third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance β material safety) under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification. Equivalent to an NSF International or WQA listing under the same standards, just indexed in IAPMO's database rather than NSF's
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
NSF International third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI 53 (Health Effects β lead, cyst, and VOC reduction) under the Whirlpool Corporation listing at info.nsf.org. The NSF/ANSI 53 scope adds lead reduction, cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia), and select VOC reduction β broader than the Aquaboon cartridge
Lead reduction cert evidence
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead-free plumbing material; not NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
Certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope β third-party-verified lead reduction from the OEM cartridge
Cyst (Cryptosporidium / Giardia) cert evidence
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Marketed as reduced at the carbon stage, but not NSF/ANSI 53 certified on the Aquaboon EDR3RXD1
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
Certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for cyst reduction at the Health Effects scope under the Whirlpool Corporation listing
PFAS reduction cert evidence
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Not NSF/ANSI 401 certified β Aquaboon currently holds no NSF/ANSI 401 Emerging Compounds certification on any cartridge
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
Select Whirlpool EveryDrop variants (EDR1RXD1) are certified to NSF/ANSI 401 for select pharmaceuticals and BPA; the EDR3RXD1 specifically may not be β verify per SKU on the Whirlpool Corporation listing directory
Per-filter retail cost
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
$12-$18 effective per filter at the 3-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$35-$55 per 3-pack)
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
$45-$55 per OEM cartridge at single-cartridge retail
Annual replacement cost (assuming 6-month replacement interval)
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
$24-$36 per refrigerator per year (2 Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 cartridges)
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
$90-$110 per refrigerator per year (2 OEM EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 cartridges)
Warranty coverage implications
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Some refrigerator makers require OEM cartridges to keep the warranty; using an aftermarket cartridge may void coverage on certain models β check your refrigerator's warranty terms before switching
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
OEM cartridges keep full warranty coverage on the refrigerator under every manufacturer's terms
Amazon aggregate review count + rating
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 (aftermarket Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier)
Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 3-pack: ~6,000-8,000 aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.4-star aggregate rating
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 (Filter 3 β OEM Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Jenn-Air / Amana / Kenmore side-by-side cartridge; NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 certified under Whirlpool Corporation; $45-$55 per OEM cartridge)
Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 OEM 1-pack: ~50,000+ aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.7-star aggregate rating
Bottom line: the aftermarket-vs-OEM tradeoff in one matchup β cost vs cert scope and warranty. Both carry real third-party certs (Aquaboon via IAPMO, EveryDrop via NSF). Remember that 'fits EveryDrop 3' is not the same as 'is EveryDrop' β Aquaboon is the aftermarket maker.
- Pick Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 if cost matters most β $12-$18 vs $45-$55 per filter (3-4x cheaper), with legitimate NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification and ~6,000-8,000 reviews at 4.4 stars.
- Pick EveryDrop OEM if you want certified lead and cyst removal (NSF/ANSI 53), guaranteed warranty eligibility, and the larger ~50,000+ review base at 4.7 stars.
Sources for facts in this comparison
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.aquaboon.com/
Aquaboon brand-official product page for the EDR3RXD1 Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 compatible cartridge documents the aftermarket-vs-OEM compatibility framing and the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification position
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://pld.iapmo.org/
Public IAPMO PLD directory company-name search URL pattern for Aquaboon listee entity β confirms IAPMO R&T as the third-party certifier for the Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Whirlpool+Corporation
NSF's certification database lists Whirlpool Corporation's EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 / EDR1RXD1 cartridges under NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 401 (select variants) β primary-source confirmation of the OEM certified scope versus the aftermarket Aquaboon equivalent's narrower IAPMO NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 scope
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star) vs ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
| Feature | Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star) | ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge type | Aftermarket cartridge that fits the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; made by Aquaboon Inc., a US importer/distributor that sources from Chinese contract manufacturers | Aftermarket cartridge that fits the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; made by ICEPURE LLC, a US importer/distributor that sources from Chinese contract manufacturers, with a broader portfolio across multiple OEM housings |
| Third-party cert evidence | IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance β material safety) under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification | IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects), and select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants add NSF/ANSI 53 (Health Effects β lead and cyst reduction) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance) under the ICEPURE listee entity at pld.iapmo.org. That broader NSF/ANSI 53 certification on select ICEPURE variants is the main difference from Aquaboon's NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 (verify per SKU on the ICEPURE PURELINE line) |
| Lead reduction cert evidence | Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead-free plumbing material; not NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction | Select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope β the main certification difference at the aftermarket-vs-aftermarket peer level (verify per SKU on the specific PURELINE variant) |
| Per-filter retail cost | $15-$20 effective per filter at the 4-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$60-$80 per 4-pack) | $15-$25 effective per filter at the 3-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$45-$75 per 3-pack) |
| Amazon aggregate review count + rating | Aquaboon DA29-00020B 4-pack: ~12,000-15,000 aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.5-star aggregate rating | ICEPURE RWF0700A / DA29-00020B equivalent: ~30,000+ aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.6-star aggregate rating β the broader consumer-feedback dataset |
| Product portfolio breadth | Aquaboon: only aftermarket refrigerator replacement cartridges (Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool EveryDrop / Frigidaire / Maytag / KitchenAid) plus a small line of Brita-compatible pitcher cartridges | ICEPURE: a wider range β aftermarket refrigerator cartridges across all major OEM housings, plus under-sink cartridges, whole-house cartridges, and countertop systems β much broader than Aquaboon's fridge-cartridge-only focus |
| Brand-portfolio sub-line structure | Aquaboon: a single brand with no sub-lines across product categories | ICEPURE: two sub-lines β the main ICEPURE line (most SKUs certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372) and a dedicated PURELINE sub-line for the broader-certified variants (select SKUs certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372). The PURELINE name tells buyers which ICEPURE SKUs carry the broader NSF/ANSI 53 scope versus the baseline NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 scope |
Cartridge type
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
Aftermarket cartridge that fits the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; made by Aquaboon Inc., a US importer/distributor that sources from Chinese contract manufacturers
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
Aftermarket cartridge that fits the Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN housing; made by ICEPURE LLC, a US importer/distributor that sources from Chinese contract manufacturers, with a broader portfolio across multiple OEM housings
Third-party cert evidence
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance β material safety) under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects), and select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants add NSF/ANSI 53 (Health Effects β lead and cyst reduction) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance) under the ICEPURE listee entity at pld.iapmo.org. That broader NSF/ANSI 53 certification on select ICEPURE variants is the main difference from Aquaboon's NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 (verify per SKU on the ICEPURE PURELINE line)
Lead reduction cert evidence
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead-free plumbing material; not NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
Select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction at the Health Effects scope β the main certification difference at the aftermarket-vs-aftermarket peer level (verify per SKU on the specific PURELINE variant)
Per-filter retail cost
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
$15-$20 effective per filter at the 4-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$60-$80 per 4-pack)
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
$15-$25 effective per filter at the 3-pack Amazon SKU tier (~$45-$75 per 3-pack)
Amazon aggregate review count + rating
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
Aquaboon DA29-00020B 4-pack: ~12,000-15,000 aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.5-star aggregate rating
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
ICEPURE RWF0700A / DA29-00020B equivalent: ~30,000+ aggregate Amazon reviews at 4.6-star aggregate rating β the broader consumer-feedback dataset
Product portfolio breadth
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
Aquaboon: only aftermarket refrigerator replacement cartridges (Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool EveryDrop / Frigidaire / Maytag / KitchenAid) plus a small line of Brita-compatible pitcher cartridges
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
ICEPURE: a wider range β aftermarket refrigerator cartridges across all major OEM housings, plus under-sink cartridges, whole-house cartridges, and countertop systems β much broader than Aquaboon's fridge-cartridge-only focus
Brand-portfolio sub-line structure
Aquaboon DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certified under the Aquaboon listee entity at pld.iapmo.org, pending verification; $15-$20 per filter at the 4-pack tier; ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at 4.5-star)
Aquaboon: a single brand with no sub-lines across product categories
ICEPURE DA29-00020B (aftermarket Samsung-compatible cartridge β peer aftermarket fridge-filter brand from ICEPURE LLC; select ICEPURE / PURELINE variants are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 at pld.iapmo.org; $15-$25 per filter at the 3-pack tier; ~30,000+ Amazon reviews at 4.6-star β the main aftermarket peer competing with Aquaboon in the Samsung DA29-00020B housing)
ICEPURE: two sub-lines β the main ICEPURE line (most SKUs certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372) and a dedicated PURELINE sub-line for the broader-certified variants (select SKUs certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372). The PURELINE name tells buyers which ICEPURE SKUs carry the broader NSF/ANSI 53 scope versus the baseline NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 scope
Bottom line: two legitimate aftermarket brands β ICEPURE has broader certs and reviews, Aquaboon is simpler. Both are IAPMO-certified, both far better than no-name cartridges. Both fit the Samsung DA29-00020B housing.
- Pick ICEPURE if you want certified lead removal β its PureLine sub-line adds NSF/ANSI 53 on select SKUs β plus the larger ~30,000+ review base at 4.6 stars and a wider product range.
- Pick Aquaboon if you want a consistent NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 cert across every SKU (no per-SKU PureLine checking) at $15-$20 per filter.
Sources for facts in this comparison
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.aquaboon.com/
Aquaboon brand-official product page for the DA29-00020B Samsung-compatible cartridge documents the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification position
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://pld.iapmo.org/
Public IAPMO PLD directory company-name search URL pattern for both Aquaboon and ICEPURE / PURELINE listee entities β canonical entry point for live agent-browser primary-source verification of the per-SKU NSF/ANSI certified-scope comparison between Aquaboon (NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 baseline) and ICEPURE PURELINE (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 on select PURELINE variants)
- Amazon reviewaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.amazon.com/stores/ICEPURE/page/?tag=waterfilte0f3-20
ICEPURE Amazon brand storefront documents the broader product portfolio across aftermarket refrigerator + under-sink + whole-house + countertop categories and the ~30,000+ aggregate Amazon review tier at 4.6-star β confirms the peer-brand structural comparison vs Aquaboon's focused aftermarket-fridge-cartridge product portfolio
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What Reddit Says About Aquaboon
These quotes are paraphrased β not verbatim β from public Reddit threads. Each card links to the original thread so you can read the discussion in context and verify the sentiment for yourself.
βA Samsung French-door refrigerator owner weighing Aquaboon DA29-00020B aftermarket cartridges against Samsung OEM DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN cartridges got a top-voted reply explaining the certification difference: Aquaboon is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 (chlorine plus lead-free plumbing material) at $15-$20 per filter, while the Samsung OEM HAF-QIN is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 (chlorine plus lead and cyst reduction at the broader Health Effects scope) at $50-$60 per filter. The thread broadly agreed that buyers who just want cheaper chlorine taste-and-odor reduction (a 3-4x saving versus OEM) fit Aquaboon, while buyers who want certified lead and cyst reduction fit the Samsung OEM HAF-QIN in the same housing. Several commenters noted this is the classic cost-vs-certified-scope tradeoff for fridge cartridges, and that 'fits Samsung' is not the same as 'is Samsung OEM' (which differs in certified scope and warranty).βView thread
βA Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator owner comparing Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 aftermarket cartridges with Whirlpool EveryDrop OEM cartridges got a top-voted reply working through the cost math: Aquaboon EDR3RXD1 at $12-$18 per filter at the 3-pack tier versus Whirlpool EveryDrop OEM EDR3RXD1 at $45-$55 per cartridge β about $24-$36 a year per refrigerator with Aquaboon (2 filters a year at a 6-month interval) versus ~$90-$110 with EveryDrop OEM, a $66-$74 annual saving. The thread broadly agreed on the savings but flagged the certified-scope tradeoff: Aquaboon is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 (chlorine plus lead-free plumbing material), while EveryDrop OEM carries the broader NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 401 (select variants) under Whirlpool Corporation. Several commenters raised the warranty point: some manufacturers require OEM cartridges, and using an aftermarket one can void coverage on certain models β so check your refrigerator's warranty terms before switching to capture the savings.βView thread
βA multi-refrigerator household researching aftermarket fridge-filter brands compared Aquaboon and ICEPURE. The top-voted reply laid out the comparison: both are US importer/distributor aftermarket-fridge-cartridge specialists sourcing from Chinese contract manufacturers, and both carry IAPMO R&T third-party certification. The key difference is certified scope: ICEPURE's PURELINE sub-line is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 372 on select variants (broader, including certified lead reduction at the Health Effects level), while Aquaboon is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 across the board β narrower, but consistent on every SKU with no per-SKU PURELINE check to do. The thread broadly agreed that buyers who want certified lead reduction fit ICEPURE PURELINE, while buyers who want one consistent certified scope at competitive prices fit Aquaboon. Several commenters flagged the per-SKU PURELINE check at ICEPURE as the thing to watch when cross-shopping the broader-certified variants against the baseline.βView thread
βA first-time aftermarket fridge-filter shopper asking 'is Aquaboon NSF certified?' got a top-voted reply from a user with a water-treatment background explaining the certifier mix-up: Aquaboon IS third-party certified β but by IAPMO R&T, not by NSF International directly. IAPMO R&T is one of three ANSI-accredited third-party certifiers (with NSF International and WQA) allowed to certify against the NSF/ANSI drinking-water-treatment-unit standards. IAPMO's certification database at pld.iapmo.org lists IAPMO-issued certifications, while NSF's database at info.nsf.org only lists NSF International ones β so searching 'Aquaboon NSF certified' on info.nsf.org turns up nothing even though the brand holds real IAPMO R&T certifications under NSF/ANSI 42 + 372. The thread broadly agreed this is the key thing for aftermarket fridge-filter shoppers to understand: the standard is the NSF/ANSI standard; the certifier is IAPMO R&T (an equivalent third-party authority, just in a different database). Several commenters noted the same confusion comes up with other IAPMO-certified consumer brands like AquaTru, Frizzlife, ZeroWater, and Brondell.βView thread
βA GE refrigerator owner asking whether the Aquaboon MWF aftermarket cartridge fits a newer XWFE-housing refrigerator got a top-voted reply explaining the compatibility catch: GE has been replacing the older MWF housing on newer models with the XWFE housing, which uses a built-in RFID chip that aftermarket cartridges (including the Aquaboon MWF) do not support β XWFE-equipped refrigerators only accept the GE OEM XWFE cartridge with the chip, or RFID-equipped aftermarket cartridges that are a different product from the Aquaboon MWF. The Aquaboon MWF works only with the MWF / non-RFID housings, so owners with newer XWFE refrigerators should confirm their housing type before ordering. The thread broadly agreed this is the main thing for GE owners to check: the MWF housing is still the most common across GE / Hotpoint / Kenmore refrigerators, but newer XWFE models lock out non-RFID aftermarket cartridges. Several commenters noted that GE's RFID authentication is a real barrier to aftermarket savings on newer GE models.βView thread
Quotes verified on 2026-05-25.
Aquaboon Customer Reviews Summary
What Customers Love
- Much cheaper per filter than OEM β $12-$20 per Aquaboon cartridge versus $45-$60 OEM (a 3-4x saving), or about $20-$40 a year per refrigerator against ~$80-$120 for OEM cartridges.
- Real IAPMO R&T third-party certification under NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 β genuine third-party evidence equivalent to an NSF International or WQA listing under the same standards, not brand-published lab claims, and one of the certified aftermarket fridge-filter brands alongside ICEPURE.
- Covers all the major US refrigerator housings (Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN, LG LT700P / ADQ36006101, GE MWF / SmartWater, Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 / 4396841, Frigidaire PureSource 3 / WF3CB, Maytag / KitchenAid UKF8001), so you get the savings without being locked into the OEM brand.
- Multi-packs (2-pack / 3-pack / 4-pack) push the per-filter cost even lower, and the top DA29-00020B 4-pack carries ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at a 4.5-star rating.
- The 6-month, 2-cartridges-a-year schedule matches the industry norm and makes reordering on the Amazon storefront predictable.
Common Concerns
- The certified scope is narrower than OEM β Aquaboon's NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 does not include NSF/ANSI 53 certified lead, cyst, or VOC reduction (which the Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool EveryDrop / Frigidaire OEM cartridges carry, plus 401 on select EveryDrop variants); buyers who want that broader scope should cross-shop the OEM cartridges or ICEPURE's PURELINE sub-line.
- Warranty risk β some refrigerator makers require OEM cartridges to keep the warranty, and an aftermarket cartridge may void coverage on certain models, so check the terms before switching.
- GE XWFE compatibility gap β GE has replaced the older MWF housing on newer models with the XWFE housing, whose built-in RFID chip the Aquaboon MWF does not support; owners of newer XWFE-equipped GE refrigerators need the GE OEM XWFE or an RFID-equipped aftermarket cartridge instead.
- Certifier confusion β shoppers searching 'Aquaboon NSF certified' on info.nsf.org find nothing and may wrongly assume the brand is uncertified; the IAPMO PLD directory at pld.iapmo.org is where Aquaboon's IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certifications live.
- Overbroad marketing β some Amazon listings use 'removes contaminants' or 'reduces lead / chlorine / cyst / heavy metals' wording that reaches past what is certified; the certification only covers chlorine reduction and lead-free plumbing material under NSF/ANSI 42 + 372.
The Aquaboon DA29-00020B Samsung-compatible cartridge is the brand's highest-volume SKU at ~12,000-15,000 Amazon reviews at a 4.5-star rating β the go-to aftermarket choice for Samsung French-door and side-by-side refrigerator owners on the DA29-00020B housing at $15-$20 per filter (a 3-4x saving versus Samsung OEM at ~$50-$60 per cartridge).
Independently certified by IAPMO R&T under NSF/ANSI 42 (Aesthetic Effects β chlorine and taste-and-odor reduction) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead-Free Compliance β material safety for plumbing parts that touch drinking water) across the lineup β equivalent to an NSF International or WQA listing under the same standards, just indexed in IAPMO's certification database rather than NSF's.
Covers most major OEM housings β Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN, LG LT700P / ADQ36006101, GE MWF / SmartWater, Whirlpool EveryDrop 3 / 4396841, Frigidaire PureSource 3 / WF3CB, Maytag / KitchenAid UKF8001 β at a much lower per-filter cost than the OEM cartridges.
Sources for Aquaboon review data
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.aquaboon.com/
Aquaboon brand-official homepage and product pages document the aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge product portfolio and the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification position
- Amazon reviewaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aquaboon/page/?tag=waterfilte0f3-20
Aquaboon Amazon brand storefront documents the high-volume aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge product lineup with consistent 4.4-4.5 star aggregate ratings across the DA29-00020B / LT700P / MWF / EDR3RXD1 / WF3CB anchors at the ~12,000-15,000 aggregate review tier per high-volume SKU
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://pld.iapmo.org/
Public IAPMO PLD directory company-name search URL pattern for Aquaboon listee entity β confirms IAPMO R&T as the third-party certifier for Aquaboon NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 listings
Review data aggregated from verified Amazon purchases. Individual results may vary.
About Aquaboon Marketing Language
Some claims on Aquaboon packaging and product pages are frequently confused with what the underlying third-party certifications actually cover. The note below documents one such mismatch with primary-source citations so you can verify the specifics yourself.
Aquaboon really is third-party certified β by IAPMO R&T, not NSF International β to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (lead-free plumbing material), a narrower scope than the OEM cartridges' NSF/ANSI 42 + 53.
Bottom line: "certified to an NSF standard" is not the same as "certified by NSF" β and Aquaboon is the first kind. Its cartridges hold real IAPMO R&T certifications to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (lead-free plumbing material).
IAPMO R&T is an ANSI-accredited certifier, equal in standing to NSF and WQA β it just lists at pld.iapmo.org instead of NSF's directory. So a search for "Aquaboon NSF certified" on info.nsf.org returns nothing even though the certs are real. Same pattern as AquaTru, Frizzlife, APEC, Aquasana, ZeroWater, and Brondell.
Two more things to know before you buy:
- Aftermarket, not OEM. The DA29-00020B, LT700P, MWF, EDR3RXD1, and WF3CB fit the Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool / Frigidaire housings but aren't made by those brands. Fitting a housing doesn't mean matching the OEM cartridge's cert scope β and aftermarket cartridges can void some fridge warranties, so check your terms.
- Broader claims than certs. Amazon listings often say "removes lead, chlorine, cysts, heavy metals," but the certified scope is only chlorine and lead-free material.
The honest read: Aquaboon's certs cover chlorine reduction and lead-free material β real third-party evidence at a much lower price. If you need certified lead removal (NSF/ANSI 53), the OEM cartridges or ICEPURE's PureLine sub-line are the broader-cert options.
Sources
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-05-25https://www.aquaboon.com/
Aquaboon brand-official product pages document the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification across the aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge lineup β primary-source confirmation of the certified footprint at the center of the different-certifier-than-NSF-International confusion
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://pld.iapmo.org/
Public IAPMO PLD directory company-name search URL pattern for Aquaboon listee entity β canonical entry point for live agent-browser primary-source verification of the per-SKU IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 listing files
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Aquaboon
NSF's certification database company-name search for 'Aquaboon' returns no matches as of 2026-05-25 β primary-source confirmation that there is no Aquaboon listing on the NSF International directory, which is the basis for the different-certifier-than-NSF-International confusion (Aquaboon's certifier is IAPMO R&T, not NSF International)
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-05-25https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Whirlpool+Corporation
NSF's certification database lists Whirlpool Corporation's EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 / EDR1RXD1 cartridges under NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 401 (select variants) β primary-source confirmation of the OEM certified scope versus the aftermarket Aquaboon EDR3RXD1's narrower IAPMO NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 scope
Verified 2026-05-25.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aquaboon Water Filters
Yes β but by IAPMO R&T, not NSF International. Aquaboon's fridge cartridges (DA29-00020B Samsung, LT700P LG, MWF GE, EDR3RXD1 EveryDrop, WF3CB Frigidaire) are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (lead-free material).
IAPMO R&T is an ANSI-accredited certifier, equal in standing to NSF or WQA. That's why a search for 'Aquaboon NSF certified' on info.nsf.org finds nothing β the certs are real but live in the IAPMO PLD directory at pld.iapmo.org. The 'certified to NSF/ANSI Standards' marketing is accurate; the certifier is just IAPMO, not NSF.
The scope is narrower than the OEM cartridges, which add certified lead, cyst, and VOC removal (NSF/ANSI 53). Before relying on any cert claim, check your water quality by ZIP code so the certified scope matches what's in your water.
How We Researched Aquaboon
Our brand assessments follow a four-tier source ladder. We start with Tier 1 primary sources β NSF International, IAPMO, and WQA certification listings, plus SEC filings and EPA records β to establish what is third-party verified. We then layer in brand-official statements (corporate sites, datasheets, support pages) for context, tier-1 journalism for independent reporting, and community signals (Reddit threads, Amazon reviews) for real-world ownership experience. Every claim on this page traces back to one of the citations below.
Reviewed by TapWaterData Editorial.
All sources (6)
- Brand officialAccessed 2026-05-25https://www.aquaboon.com/
Primary-source Aquaboon brand-official homepage and product pages document the consumer-facing brand identity, the aftermarket replacement cartridge product portfolio covering Samsung / LG / GE / Whirlpool / Frigidaire / Maytag / KitchenAid OEM refrigerator filter housings, and the IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 certification framing β the main brand-positioning anchor for the page
- IAPMO listingAccessed 2026-05-25https://pld.iapmo.org/
Primary-source public IAPMO PLD directory company-name search URL pattern for Aquaboon listee entity β confirms IAPMO R&T as the third-party certifier for Aquaboon NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 listings. The certified footprint on Aquaboon DA29-00020B / LT700P / MWF / EDR3RXD1 / WF3CB aftermarket fridge-filter cartridges requires live agent-browser verification of the specific listing file numbers and listee entity name before the local NSF data can absorb the listings
- Amazon reviewAccessed 2026-05-25https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aquaboon/page/?tag=waterfilte0f3-20
Primary-source Aquaboon Amazon brand storefront documents the high-volume aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge product lineup with consistent 4.4-4.5 star aggregate ratings across the DA29-00020B / LT700P / MWF / EDR3RXD1 / WF3CB anchors β confirms the brand's Amazon-bestseller positioning in the aftermarket fridge-filter cartridge segment alongside ICEPURE / Glacier Fresh / AquaCrest peer aftermarket brands
- NSF listingAccessed 2026-05-25https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Aquaboon
Primary-source NSF's certification database company-name search for 'Aquaboon' returns no matches as of 2026-05-25 β confirms there is no Aquaboon listing on the NSF International directory, the basis for the different-certifier-than-NSF-International confusion (Aquaboon's certifier is IAPMO R&T, not NSF International)
- NSF listingAccessed 2026-05-25https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Whirlpool+Corporation
Primary-source NSF's certification database lists Whirlpool Corporation's EveryDrop EDR3RXD1 / EDR1RXD1 cartridges under NSF/ANSI 42 + 53 + 401 (select variants) β the OEM alternative to the aftermarket Aquaboon equivalent's narrower IAPMO NSF/ANSI 42 + 372 scope
- Amazon reviewAccessed 2026-05-25https://www.amazon.com/stores/ICEPURE/page/?tag=waterfilte0f3-20
Primary-source ICEPURE Amazon brand storefront documents the broader product portfolio across aftermarket refrigerator + under-sink + whole-house + countertop categories and the ~30,000+ aggregate Amazon review tier at 4.6-star β confirms the peer-brand structural comparison vs Aquaboon's focused aftermarket-fridge-cartridge product portfolio
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