Samsung DA29-00020B / HAF-CIN Fridge Filter

The DA29-00020B (also sold as HAF-CIN and HAF-CIN/EXP) fits Samsung side-by-side refrigerators from 2015 onwards, including the RS50N, RS50K, RS52N, RS52K, RS68N, RS68A and RS8000 series. It also fits select older French Door models in the RF28H, RF23H and RF263 ranges. Send the full model number and we confirm exact compatibility before the install.

Yes. HAF-CIN is the Samsung part name, DA29-00020B is the Samsung part number, and HAF-CIN/EXP is the current generation export version. All three refer to the same physical cartridge with the same housing, flow rate, NSF-42 and NSF-53 certification, and 0.5 micron rating. If your fridge takes any one of these, it takes all three.

Samsung rates the cartridge at 1 890 litres or 6 months, whichever comes first. In Joburg municipal water, most households hit the time limit before the volume limit. The indicator on the door counts down automatically and switches from blue to red when the cartridge is due. If water starts tasting off or dispenser flow slows before six months, replace earlier regardless of the indicator.

Yes. Genuine Samsung HAF-CIN / HAF-CIN/EXP cartridges are certified to NSF-42 (chlorine, taste and odour reduction) and NSF-53 (lead, cysts and select health contaminants). Reputable compatible cartridges carrying the DA29-00020B designation should also carry both certifications on the packaging. If the packaging only shows a generic NSF logo with no standard numbers, the cartridge is not actually certified.

On the RS side-by-side range the housing sits in the top right corner of the main fridge compartment, just under the ceiling. Twist the cartridge a quarter turn anti-clockwise and it drops out. The new cartridge twists back in the same way. On older RS models the housing is inside the base kickplate at the front of the fridge, which means pulling off the front grille. The model number confirms which layout applies.

On most RS50 and RS52 models, hold the Ice Type and Child Lock buttons together for three seconds. Older RS68 models use Power Cool and Power Freeze held together. The panel beeps and the red filter light switches back to blue. We reset the indicator on every install visit as part of the service.

For fridges outside the manufacturer warranty window, a certified compatible from a reputable brand (matching NSF-42 and NSF-53, matching 0.5 micron, matching flow rate) is a legitimate choice and is what we fit in most installs. For fridges still under warranty, we default to genuine Samsung to avoid any argument on a claim. Our quote lists both with their certifications so you choose.

Yes for a straight replacement. The cartridge is designed for homeowner replacement and takes about three minutes including the indicator reset. Turn the water feed off at the fridge, twist the old cartridge out, twist the new one in, flush for three minutes by pressing the dispenser until the water runs clear of carbon fines, reset the indicator. We supply the cartridge with a printed instruction sheet if you prefer DIY.