DA29-00020B filter: genuine vs replacement
Last checked October 28, 2026
Either, if you pick a matching tier
The genuine Samsung DA29-00020B is listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 at the exact model level (NSF).
We found 18 replacement models listed by number: 5 cover the same standards, and 8 are listed to NSF/ANSI 42 only, which covers taste and chlorine, not lead.
Verdict: either is fine if you pick a matching tier, such as AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-D, Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-P, Maxblue MB-00020B-D and 2 more. Skip the basic tiers if you want lead reduction.
Sources: public listings read October 28, 2026, linked below. How we check.
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Your options, by listed certification
Fit note: each replacement above carries the DA29-00020B number or HAF-CIN, the name NSF lists for the same Samsung filter in its own model name, so its seller presents it as a replacement for DA29-00020B. We did not confirm fit with the replacement makers; confirm with your manual.
Side by side
| Filter | NSF/ANSI 42 | 53 | 401 | Lead claim | Rated | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine Samsung DA29-00020B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 or 600 gal (two listed versions) | NSF listing |
| AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-D | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-P | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Maxblue MB-00020B-D | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Overbest OB-00020B-D | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Waterdrop WDP-DA2900020B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-P | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-A | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Maxblue MB-00020B-P | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Overbest OB-00020B-P | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Waterdrop WDS-DA2900020B | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| AQUA CREST OAQF-00020B | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-S | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-1 | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-2 | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-2-C | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Maxblue MB-00020B | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Overbest OB-00020B | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
| Waterdrop WD-DA29-00020B | Yes | No | No | No | 300 gal | NSF listing |
What the tiers mean for DA29-00020B
Most replacement brands sell the same filter shape in up to three versions with almost the same name. For DA29-00020B we found 8 basic, 5 mid and 5 top tier models.
- Basic tier, NSF/ANSI 42 only: listed for aesthetic claims such as chlorine, taste and odor. No health claims such as lead.
- Mid tier, adds NSF/ANSI 53: health effect claims. Check the listing for the exact contaminants; for these models it includes lead where marked above.
- Top tier, adds NSF/ANSI 401: a set of emerging compounds such as some medicines and pesticides, each named in the listing.
The model numbers differ by a letter or a suffix, so read the exact number on the box before you buy. NSF 42 vs 53 vs 401 explained.
Which refrigerators use the DA29-00020B
32 model entries as listed by Samsung (maker page, read October 28, 2026). ** means any color or revision suffix. Linked models have their own page.
- Samsung RF23J9011**
- Samsung RF261BEAE**
- Samsung RF263BEAE**
- Samsung RF28HMEDB**
- Samsung RS25J500D**
- Samsung RF220NCTA**
- Samsung RF22K9381**
- Samsung RF22KREDB**
- Samsung RF22N9781**
- Samsung RF22NPEDB**
- Samsung RF23HCEDB**
- Samsung RF23HTEDB**
- Samsung RF25HMEDB**
- Samsung RF25HMIDB**
- Samsung RF260BEAE**
- Samsung RF262BEAE**
- Samsung RF263TEAE**
- Samsung RF265BEAE**
- Samsung RF26J7500**
- Samsung RF26J7510**
- Samsung RF28HDEDB**
- Samsung RF28HDEDP**
- Samsung RF28HFEDB**
- Samsung RF28HFEDT**
- Samsung RF28JBEDB**
- Samsung RF28K9070**
- Samsung RF28K9380**
- Samsung RF28N9780**
- Samsung RF30KMEDB**
- Samsung RH22H9010**
- Samsung RQ48T9432**
- Samsung RS22HDHPN**
Genuine DA29-00020B specs from the maker
| Other numbers the maker lists | HAF-CIN |
|---|---|
| Maker's rated capacity | 300 gallons |
| Maker's change interval | 6 months |
| Maker's own claim | “Samsung water filters reduce 40 different contaminants, including chlorine, lead, and mercury” |
| Source | Samsung product page, read October 28, 2026 |
Questions
Is a cheap replacement DA29-00020B filter as good as genuine?
It depends on the exact model. Of the 18 replacements we found, 8 are listed to NSF/ANSI 42 only. Top tier models such as AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-D, Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-P and 3 more are listed to 42, 53 and 401. The genuine filter is listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401.
Does the DA29-00020B filter remove lead?
The genuine filter's NSF/ANSI 53 listing includes lead reduction. Among replacements, 10 of 18 list lead reduction.
Where do these certification facts come from?
From the public NSF, IAPMO R&T and WQA listings, searched by the exact model number, with the read date shown. A second, separate lookup confirmed each row before publishing. We never call a filter certified unless the listing names that exact model.
Sources
- NSF listing for Samsung DA29-00020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=DA29-00020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-D: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-00020B-D&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AMZN-00020B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Maxblue MB-00020B-D: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=MB-00020B-D&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Overbest OB-00020B-D: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=OB-00020B-D&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Waterdrop WDP-DA2900020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WDP-DA2900020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-00020B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-00020B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-A: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AMZN-00020B-A&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Maxblue MB-00020B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=MB-00020B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Overbest OB-00020B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=OB-00020B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Waterdrop WDS-DA2900020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WDS-DA2900020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for AQUA CREST OAQF-00020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=OAQF-00020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Amazon Basics AMZN-00020B-S: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AMZN-00020B-S&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-1: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=NS-HAF-CIN-1&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-2: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=NS-HAF-CIN-2&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for INSIGNIA NS-HAF-CIN-2-C: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=NS-HAF-CIN-2-C&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Maxblue MB-00020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=MB-00020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Overbest OB-00020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=OB-00020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- NSF listing for Waterdrop WD-DA29-00020B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WD-DA29-00020B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
- WQA search for DA29-00020B, no listing found: https://find.wqa.org/find-products (read October 28, 2026)
- Samsung product page: https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliance-accessories/haf-cin-refrigerator-water-filter-sku-haf-cin-exp/ (read October 28, 2026)
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