Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
- Refrigerator
- Point of use
- City water
- Replacement element
- Listed
$36.99as of 2026-08-30MSRP $49.99 as of 2026-08-30
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Retailer listing
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Our verdict on the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP is the OEM replacement element for the Samsung refrigerator models in the brand's fit list; NSF lists HAF-QIN/EXP and DA97-17376B with integrated system DA97-08006C for reduction claims under NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, and NSF/ANSI 401, with a 316-gallon service cycle.[1][2][3][4][5]
Best for
- Owners of a Samsung refrigerator model explicitly listed by Samsung for HAF-QIN/EXP who want the OEM cartridge.
Not for
- Refrigerators whose installed cartridge is HAF-CIN or HAFCU1, or Samsung models absent from the published HAF-QIN fit list.
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand officialNSF listing
Which models the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP fits
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP fits the 107 models listed below, verified 2026-08-30.[1]
BRF365200** · BRF425200** · RF18A5101** · RF20A5101** · RF22R7351** · RF22R7551** · RF23A9071** · RF23A9671** · RF23A9675** · RF23A9771** · RF23BB8200** · RF23BB8600** · RF23BB8900** · RF23DB9600** · RF23DB9700** · RF23DB9900** · RF23M8070** · RF23M8090** · RF23M8570** · RF23M8590** · RF23M8960** · RF23R6201** · RF23R6301** · RF24BB6200** · RF24BB6600** · RF24BB6900** · RF24R7201** · RF26CG7400** · RF27CG5010** · RF27CG5100** · RF27CG5400** · RF27CG5900** · RF27T5201** · RF27T5241** · RF27T5501** · RF28R6201** · RF28R6202** · RF28R6221** · RF28R6222** · RF28R6241** · RF28R6301** · RF28R7201** · RF28R7351** · RF28R7551** · RF28T5001** · RF28T5021** · RF28T5101** · RF28T5F01** · RF29A9071** · RF29A9671** · RF29A9675** · RF29A9771** · RF29BB8200** · RF29BB8600** · RF29BB8900** · RF29DB9600** · RF29DB9700** · RF29DB9900** · RF30BB6200** · RF30BB6600** · RF30BB6602** · RF30BB6900** · RF31CG5100** · RF31CG7200** · RF31CG7400** · RF32CG5400** · RF32CG5900** · RS22T5201** · RS22T5561** · RS23A500A** · RS23CB7600** · RS25H5111** · RS27T5200** · RS27T5201** · RS27T5202** · RS27T5561** · RS28A500A** · RS28A5F61** · RS28CB7600** · RF23DB9750** · RF29DB9750** · RF23B7671** · RF70F23*E* · RF70F29*E* · RF70H25*E* · RF70H30*E* · RF90F23AE** · RF90F29AE** · RF90F29BE** · RF90F23BE** · RF90F23EE** · RF90F29EE** · RM80F23V** · RM80F22W** · RM70F22N** · RF27CG5B10** · RF32CG5B10** · RF27CG5B30** · RF32CG5B30** · RF25C5551** · RF32CG5300** · RF22A4221** · RF80H25*E* · RF80H30*E* · RF32CG5D00** · RF25C5A01** · RS70H27S**
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Certification check: Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 401, NSF/ANSI 42, and NSF/ANSI 53, checked in the certifier directories as of 2026-08-30.
- NSF
- NSF/ANSI 401NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53
| Directory | Result | Listing |
|---|---|---|
| NSF | Listing found (checked 2026-08-30) | View listing |
| IAPMO R&T | No listing found (checked 2026-08-30) | View listing |
| WQA | No listing found (checked 2026-08-30) | View listing |
Claimed vs. certified: Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
| Contaminant | Status | Third-party listing | What the brand says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants | Marketed only | No entry |
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| 2,4-D | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Asbestos | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Atenolol | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Atrazine | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Benzene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Bisphenol A | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Carbamazepine | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Carbofuran | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Chlorine | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Chlorobenzene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Cyst | Certified only |
| No entry |
| DEET | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Endrin | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Estrone | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Ethylbenzene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Ibuprofen | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Lead | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Lindane | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Linuron | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Meprobamate | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Mercury | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Metolachlor | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Naproxen | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Nominal Particulate, Class I | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Nonylphenol | Certified only |
| No entry |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Phenytoin | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Taste and Odor | Certified only |
| No entry |
| TCEP | Certified only |
| No entry |
| TCPP | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Toxaphene | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Trimethoprim | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Turbidity | Certified only |
| No entry |
How long the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP lasts, and what it costs a year
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP is rated for 316 gallons or 6 months, verified 2026-08-30. Replacing it on that schedule costs $73.98 a year, verified 2026-08-30.
Cost per year
| Element | Replace | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| HAF-QIN/EXP | every 6 months, or every 316 gallons | $73.98 |
| Total per year | $73.98 | |
EstimatedVerified 2026-08-30Brand officialNSF listingRetailer listing
What the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP does not do
HAF-QIN/EXP is not the correct replacement when the refrigerator's existing filter model is HAF-CIN or HAFCU1; Samsung directs owners to identify the installed filter model before buying. The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP's recorded operating limits are NSF-listed flow rate up to 0.4 gpm, verified 2026-08-30.
HAF-QIN/EXP is not the correct replacement when the refrigerator's existing filter model is HAF-CIN or HAFCU1; Samsung directs owners to identify the installed filter model before buying.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Operating limits
| Parameter | Limit | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| NSF-listed flow rate | up to 0.4 gpm[1] | Listed for Samsung integrated refrigerator system DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B. Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30NSF listing |
Fit and sizing: Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP is a refrigerator unit installed at the point of use, for city water. It is rated for 0.4 gpm of service flow, verified 2026-08-30.
What the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP really costs
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP costs $36.99 as of 2026-08-30. Over ten years, including installation and replacement elements, the recorded total is $776.79.
Manufacturer list price
$49.99 as of 2026-08-30[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Retailer listing
DIY install[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Replacement schedule
| Element | Replace | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| HAF-QIN/EXP | every 6 months, or every 316 gallons | $73.98 |
EstimatedVerified 2026-08-30Brand officialNSF listingRetailer listing
Ten-year cost of ownership
| Purchase price (as of 2026-08-30) | $36.99 |
|---|---|
| Replacement elements, 10 × $73.98/year | $739.80 |
| Sum of the lines above (as of 2026-08-30) | $776.79 |
| Recorded ten-year total | $776.79 |
Installing the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Installing the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP is an easy job. DIY install, verified 2026-08-30.
Manufacturer documentation
- Install manual: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00060149/ (accessed 2026-08-30)
- Install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSCn2Ebtf4c (accessed 2026-08-30)
Ongoing maintenance
- Replace the cartridge and reset the refrigerator's water-filter indicator — every 6 months
Primary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Brand official
Track record: Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Amazon shows 4.6 out of 5 from 43,777 reviews as of 2026-08-30.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 4.6 out of 5 | 43,777 | 2026-08-30 |
What owners praise
Amazon's review summary reports praise for fit, easy installation, and improved water taste among buyers of the exact HAF-QIN/EXP listing.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Amazon review
What owners complain about
Amazon's review summary reports mixed installation experiences and many complaints that filter life fell short of the advertised six months.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-08-30Amazon review
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP against its family and its rivals
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP has one sibling in its family: HAF-QIN-2P/EXP.
The rest of the family
| Model | What differs |
|---|---|
| HAF-QIN-2P/EXP | A two-pack of HAF-QIN cartridges rather than the one-pack covered by this record. |
The Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP and cartridges sold as compatible
Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP questions, answered
Which refrigerators are compatible with HAF-QIN/EXP?
HAF-QIN/EXP fits only the Samsung refrigerator model families in Samsung's published compatibility table; examples include RF23BB, RF24BB, RF28R, RF29A, RF29BB, and RS27T families, with suffix wildcards exactly as shown in the fit list above.
Sources: [1]
How often should I replace the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP filter?
How do I install a Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP filter?
Turn off the water, rotate the old HAF-QIN counterclockwise and pull it out, remove the new filter's cap, insert and turn it clockwise until the lock mark aligns, then restore water, dispense several gallons, and reset the filter light.
Sources: [1]
What does the Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP reduce?
Verified health claim
NSF's listing for Samsung system DA97-08006C with element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B includes chlorine, particulate Class I, taste-and-odor, lead, cyst, mercury, asbestos, and multiple emerging-compound reduction claims under NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, and NSF/ANSI 401.
Is HAF-QIN the same as HAF-CIN?
No; Samsung treats HAF-QIN and HAF-CIN as different refrigerator-filter models and tells owners to match the model number printed on the existing cartridge.
Sources: [1]
Sources and data report: Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Every figure above is taken from the highest-trust source that carries it and re-derived from that source by a separate check. How we verify product data.
What we could not establish, and why
| Field | Why it is blank |
|---|---|
| identity.upc | Samsung's US and Canada product pages and the exact Amazon listing did not publish a UPC or GTIN for the one-pack HAF-QIN/EXP. |
| certified.certIndexKey | A repository search for HAF-QIN, DA97-17376B, and DA97-08006C found no matching entry in the local certification index; this says nothing about the live NSF listing documented separately. |
| mechanism.treatmentMethods | Samsung calls the product a carbon filter and Amazon lists the material as carbon, but neither OEM source specifies a treatment method that can be mapped without inference to the schema's activated-carbon or catalytic-carbon slugs. |
| fit.bathroomsServed | Bathroom sizing does not apply to a refrigerator replacement cartridge, and Samsung publishes no bathroom range. |
| fit.householdSize | Samsung publishes a six-month interval and a capacity figure but no household-size range for HAF-QIN/EXP. |
| fit.roOutputGpd | HAF-QIN/EXP is a refrigerator cartridge rather than a reverse-osmosis membrane, so Samsung and NSF publish no RO output. |
| fit.roTankCapacity | HAF-QIN/EXP has no RO storage tank, and no tank-capacity specification appears in the OEM or certifier sources. |
| fit.pressureRange | The Samsung product and support pages mention relieving water pressure if removal is difficult but publish no numeric operating-pressure range for HAF-QIN/EXP. |
| fit.temperatureRange | Neither Samsung's HAF-QIN/EXP specifications nor the opened support guide publishes an operating-temperature range. |
| fit.connectionSize | The cartridge twists into a proprietary refrigerator housing; Samsung publishes no conventional connection-size measurement. |
| fit.requiresElectricity | The cartridge is installed in an electric refrigerator, but the opened sources do not state an electricity requirement for the filter element itself, so no boolean was inferred. |
| fit.requiresDrain | Samsung's installation guide instructs dispensing water after replacement but does not state whether the filter element has a drain requirement, so no boolean was inferred. |
| cost.wasteRatio | HAF-QIN/EXP is not a reverse-osmosis product, and Samsung publishes no product-to-waste-water ratio. |
| cost.warranty | Samsung's product page exposed only a generic warranty control; the live page and support guide did not provide cartridge-specific warranty terms that could be cited. |
| cost.moneyBackGuarantee | No product-specific money-back guarantee was found on Samsung's HAF-QIN/EXP page or the exact Amazon listing; ordinary retailer returns were not treated as a guarantee. |
| install.estimatedHours | Samsung says replacement takes a few minutes but gives no numeric duration, so that relative wording was not converted into an hour estimate. |
| seo.verification | The verification loop has not run yet; this field is intentionally left for that later stage to stamp. |
Every source behind this page
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliance-accessories/haf-qin-refrigerator-water-filter-sku-haf-qin-exp/
- Samsung's live US product page identifies HAF-QIN/EXP, shows a current price, and offers it for purchase.
- Samsung's HAF-QIN/EXP specification table publishes the complete refrigerator-model compatibility list reproduced here.
- Samsung identifies the exact HAF-QIN/EXP cartridge and publishes its compatible refrigerator models.
- Samsung publishes product dimensions of 2.13 by 2.13 by 8.86 inches in W x H x D order.
- Samsung's exact HAF-QIN/EXP page publishes the compatible refrigerator-model list.
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?Company=C0560112&Standard=053
- NSF lists a 316-gallon service cycle for Samsung integrated system DA97-08006C with replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF/ANSI 53 listing scope and 316-gallon service cycle for Samsung DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF lists a 0.4 gpm flow rate for Samsung DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF lists a 0.4 gpm flow rate for Samsung DA97-08006C with replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF lists a 316-gallon service cycle for the exact replacement element in Samsung system DA97-08006C.
- NSF/ANSI 53 listing scope names DA97-08006C and replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF lists a 316-gallon service cycle for DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- Exact NSF/ANSI 53 scope and claims for DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00060149/
- Samsung recommends replacing a refrigerator water filter every six months.
- Samsung tells owners to identify whether their existing filter is HAF-CIN, HAF-QIN, or HAFCU1 before selecting a replacement.
- Samsung identifies HAF-CIN, HAF-QIN, and HAFCU1 as three specific refrigerator-filter models and tells owners to match the existing filter.
- Samsung provides consumer replacement steps and says the task should take just a few minutes.
- Samsung recommends a six-month replacement interval.
- Samsung's HAF-QIN replacement procedure consists of shutting off water, hand-turning the cartridge, removing its cap, and locking it in place; it calls for no tools.
- Official Samsung replacement, flushing, and filter-light-reset instructions for HAF-QIN.
- Samsung recommends replacement every six months and instructs the owner to reset the filter indicator after installation.
- Samsung recommends replacing refrigerator filters every six months.
- Samsung's official HAF-QIN replacement, flushing, and indicator-reset steps.
- Samsung lists HAF-CIN, HAF-QIN, and HAFCU1 as separate filter models and explains how to identify the correct one.
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?Company=C0560112&Standard=042
- NSF/ANSI 42 listing scope for Samsung DA97-08006C and replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF/ANSI 42 listing scope names DA97-08006C and replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- Exact NSF/ANSI 42 scope and claims for DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?Company=C0560112&Standard=401
- NSF/ANSI 401 listing scope for Samsung DA97-08006C and replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- NSF/ANSI 401 listing scope names DA97-08006C and replacement element HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- Exact NSF/ANSI 401 scope and claims for DA97-08006C with HAF-QIN/EXP / DA97-17376B.
- Retailer listingaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NFVVNG
- Amazon displayed a $49.99 list price for the exact Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP one-pack ASIN.
- Amazon showed the exact Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP one-pack ASIN in stock at a one-time price of $36.99.
- Amazon's $36.99 one-time exact-SKU price supports the computed $73.98 annual cost at two cartridges per year.
- Amazon's exact-SKU review summary and recent reviews discuss fit, installation, and water taste.
- Amazon's exact-SKU review summary characterizes installation as mixed and records more negative than positive mentions of filter life.
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.samsung.com/ca/home-appliance-accessories/haf-qinexp-haf-qin-exp/
- Samsung describes HAF-QIN replacement as easy and instructs the user to slide and twist it into the refrigerator.
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSCn2Ebtf4c
- Official Samsung Care video showing removal, installation, water-pressure relief, and alert reset for HAF-QIN in Family Hub refrigerators.
- Government agencyaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/recall-data/recalls_recall_listing.csv
- The live CPSC all-recalls dataset contained no exact match for HAF-QIN, HAF-QIN/EXP, DA97-17376B, or DA97-08006C when checked on 2026-08-30.
- Unverifiedaccessed: 2026-08-30https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=%22HAF-QIN%22+lawsuit+recall&FORM=HDRSC6&setlang=en-us&cc=us
- A live exact-model Bing News search returned no results for HAF-QIN with lawsuit and recall terms on 2026-08-30.
Cite this page
TapWaterData Editorial. "Samsung Water Filter HAF-QIN/EXP: Specs & Cert Check." TapWaterData, verified 2026-08-30. https://www.tapwaterdata.com/filters/brand/samsung/haf-qin
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