Samsung DA97-17376B Water Filter: Complete Replacement Guide + Best Compatible Options (2025)
Samsung DA97-17376B Water Filter: Complete Replacement Guide + Best Compatible Options (2025)
If your Samsung refrigerator is a 4-Door Flex, Bespoke 4-Door, or Family Hub model from 2019 onwards and your filter is located in the bottom-left front grille — the DA97-17376B is your filter. It is the external-mount successor to the DA29-00020B and the source of constant ordering confusion for buyers who assume all Samsung fridges use the same filter.
Also known as: HAF-QIN, HAF-QIN/EXP | Type: External push-in, bottom-left front grille | Life: 6 months / 200 gallons | NSF: 42 and 53 | Compatible price: $21.95
DA97-17376B vs DA29-00020B — The Critical Difference
This is the most important distinction in Samsung’s entire filter lineup. Thousands of buyers order the wrong one every month.
🟠 DA97-17376B (This Guide)
- External — bottom-left front grille
- Samsung 4-Door Flex, Bespoke, Family Hub (2019+)
- Push-in with quarter-turn lock
- Compatible price: $21.95
🟠 DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN)
- Internal — upper right fridge compartment
- Samsung RF28, RF26, RS25 (2012–2022)
- Push-in internal housing
- Compatible price: $17.95
The DA97-17376B and DA29-00020B have completely different housings, different locations in the fridge, and different mounting systems. Installing the wrong model is impossible — housings will not accept the incorrect filter. Always check your installed filter label or use our Filter Compatibility Checker before ordering.
Which Samsung Fridges Use the DA97-17376B?
| Samsung Series | Model Examples | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Door Flex | RF23BB, RF29BB, RF32CG series | 2019–present |
| Bespoke 4-Door Flex | RF23A9771SR, RF29BB6900AC | 2021–present |
| Family Hub 4-Door | RF22R9381SG, RF23M8960SG | 2019–present |
| Select French Door | Confirm via filter label or model checker | 2020–present |
The definitive check: look at the bottom-left front grille of your Samsung fridge. If you see a circular filter housing there — you need the DA97-17376B.
DA97-17376B Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | DA97-17376B, HAF-QIN, HAF-QIN/EXP |
| Filter Location | External — bottom-left front grille |
| Mounting Type | Push-in with quarter-turn lock |
| NSF Certifications | NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI 53 |
| Lead Reduction | Greater than 99% |
| Cyst Reduction | Greater than 99.95% |
| Rated Life | 6 months or 200 gallons |
| OEM Price | ~$52.99 |
| Compatible Price | $21.95 at SwapMyFilter |
How to Install the Samsung DA97-17376B — Step by Step
Find the Filter Housing
Crouch down and look at the bottom-left front grille of your Samsung fridge — the plastic panel at floor level. The filter housing is a circular opening in the grille with the installed filter’s end visible inside.
Turn Off the Ice Maker
Switch off the ice maker from inside the freezer to prevent water demand during the swap.
Remove the Old Filter
Grip the visible filter end. Rotate counterclockwise approximately a quarter-turn, then pull straight out. Have a towel ready below — a small drip of water is normal.
Remove the Protective Cap
Unpack the new DA97-17376B. Remove the plastic cap from the O-ring end before inserting. Leaving this cap on is the most common cause of post-installation leaks.
Insert and Lock
Align the filter with the housing notch. Push straight in, then rotate clockwise approximately a quarter-turn until locked firmly. No wobble when correctly seated.
Flush 2–3 Gallons
Run the dispenser for 4–6 minutes, discarding the water. Expect grey or cloudy water initially — harmless carbon particles. Continue until clear. Full guide: How to Flush a New Refrigerator Water Filter.
Reset the Filter Indicator
Samsung reset methods vary by model. Most 4-Door Flex: press the Filter Reset button or hold Child Lock for 3 seconds. Family Hub: tap the screen → Settings → Water Filter → Reset. Full guide: How to Reset the Filter Light on Any Refrigerator.
💡 Hold the button for the full 3 seconds — a quick tap will not reset the indicator.Samsung Family Hub Filter Reset — Complete Screen Navigation
The Family Hub touchscreen reset is the most frequently misunderstood reset in the Samsung lineup because the path changes slightly depending on your Family Hub software version. Here is the step-by-step path for each version:
| Device / Version | Exact Screen Path | What to Look For |
|---|---|---|
| Family Hub (2019–2021) | Tap Home screen → Apps → Settings → Refrigerator Settings → Water Filter → Reset Filter | A “Reset” confirmation dialog appears. Tap “Reset” to confirm. Indicator resets immediately. |
| Family Hub (2022–2023) | Tap Home screen → Settings (gear icon, top right) → Refrigerator → Water Filter → Reset | Shortcut: Pull down notification shade → tap “Water Filter” tile → Reset |
| Family Hub Plus (2023+) | Tap Home screen → Refrigerator card → Filter Status → Reset Now | Filter Status shows days remaining. “Reset Now” button appears when filter is due or overdue. |
| Bespoke 4-Door (touchscreen panel) | Tap the Water Filter icon (droplet icon on external panel) → hold for 3 seconds until indicator changes | No navigation menu — the icon itself is the reset trigger when held |
| 4-Door Flex (button panel) | Press and hold “Filter Reset” or “Child Lock” button for 3 seconds | Indicator changes from red/orange to blue or turns off |
If the Samsung SmartThings app is connected to your Family Hub, you can also reset the filter indicator via the app: open SmartThings → select your refrigerator → tap the Filter icon → Reset. This works remotely and can be a useful workaround if the touchscreen reset path is unresponsive. If neither the panel nor the app reset works after a correct filter replacement, performing a soft reset of the Family Hub (press and hold the two top buttons on the Family Hub display for 3 seconds) will reload the interface and allow a fresh reset attempt.
Savings — OEM vs Compatible DA97-17376B
At $52.99 OEM vs $21.95 compatible — you save $31.04 per filter or $62.08 annually at the recommended two-per-year schedule. Over 5 years, the saving is $310.40 for water tested identically under NSF International independent certification. Full buying guide: Best Samsung Refrigerator Water Filters.
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