January 14, 2021

What type of water filter is in your Samsung refrigerator?

Types of Samsung refrigerator water filters.
Types of Samsung refrigerator water filters.

Learn how to install the water filter on your Samsung refrigerator. To ensure the refrigerator’s ice and water is contaminant and odor free, replace your fridge’s water filter every 6 months; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing. If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on water filter replacement tips.

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can install one on the water line behind the refrigerator. Our 2 most popular inline water filters are 3844609 and 3844709. And if you already have an inline filter, we can show you how to replace it.

Need DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.

Types of water filters in side-by-side Samsung refrigerators

Filter numberRemoval methodLocationHow-to video
9101, HAFCU1Twist to removeInside bottom-right, Inside top-rightHow to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Types of water filters in side-by-side 4-door Samsung refrigerators

Filter numberRemoval methodLocationHow-to video
9101Twist to removeInside middleHow to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Types of water filters in French 3-door Samsung refrigerators

Filter numberRemoval methodLocationHow-to video
9101, HAFCU1Twist to removeInside middle, Inside top-rightHow to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Types of water filters in French 4-door Samsung refrigerators

Filter numberRemoval methodLocationHow-to video
9101Twist to removeInside middleHow to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Most common symptoms to help you fix your refrigerators

Choose a symptom to see related refrigerator repairs.

Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…

Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer o…

Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…

Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…

Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…

Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

If the temperature in your refrigerator doesn't match the temperature you set, the problem could be the temperature cont…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your refrigerators

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your refrigerator.

How to Replace the Water Filter in a GE Refrigerator

How to Replace the Water Filter in a GE Refrigerator

See how to install the water filter on your GE refrigerator, no matter the filter type or refrigerator style.…

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Maytag Refrigerator

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Maytag Refrigerator

No matter what style Maytag refrigerator you have, we can walk you through replacing the water filter.…

How to change the water filter in an LG refrigerator

How to change the water filter in an LG refrigerator

Get tips and advice on replacing the water filter in your LG refrigerator.…