Refrigerator Water Tastes Bad or Filter Light Is On? Water Filter DA97-17376B – Restore Clean, Fresh Water Fast
A refrigerator that produces bad-tasting water, has a filter indicator light on, or dispenses discoloured water needs a genuine OEM water filter replacement. In Samsung French-door and side-by-side refrigerators, the internal water filter removes chlorine, sediment, and contaminants from your drinking water and ice. When the filter reaches capacity, water quality drops, flow slows, and the filter indicator activates. ⚡ Recommended replacement every 6 months or 300 gallons in Samsung refrigerators with the HAF-QIN filter system. Part DA97-17376B is the genuine OEM Samsung water filter cartridge that restores full filtration performance and resets the filter indicator with an exact factory fit.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct filter if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator is a Samsung French-door or side-by-side model with an internal filter
- ✔ Current filter code or part number is HAF-QIN, HAF-QIN/EXP, or DA97-17376B
- ✔ Filter indicator light is on, or it has been 6 months / 300 gallons since last replacement
- ✔ Water dispenser or ice maker is producing water — not a pump or valve failure
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Filter indicator light is on or flashing
- Water tastes or smells like chlorine or plastic
- Reduced water flow from dispenser
- Ice cubes have an off taste or odour
- Water appears slightly cloudy or discoloured
- It has been more than 6 months since the last filter change
✔ If these symptoms match, replacing the DA97-17376B filter restores clean, fresh-tasting water and resets the filter indicator immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: DA97-17376B
- Retail Filter Code: HAF-QIN / HAF-QIN/EXP
- Type: Internal Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge
- Cross-Reference Codes: HAF-QIN, HAF-QIN/EXP, RAC00WFAAAA, RAC00WFAAAA/DA
- Capacity: Approximately 300 gallons or 6 months
- Brand: Samsung OEM
- Model Fit Count: 8 verified models
Replace your water filter every 6 months regardless of the indicator light — the sensor measures time, not actual water quality. If your refrigerator has a water line connection, inspect the inlet valve screen for sediment buildup while the filter is out. A clogged inlet screen causes slow fill and low ice production that a new filter alone won't fix.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 2–5 minutes, no tools required. Locate the filter housing inside the refrigerator (typically upper right corner of the fridge compartment). Turn the old filter counterclockwise to release, pull it straight out, insert the new DA97-17376B and turn clockwise until it locks. Run 2–3 gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter before use, then reset the filter indicator per your model's instructions.
💡 Pro Tip
New carbon filters release harmless carbon fines that turn your first few glasses of water grey or black. Always flush 2–3 gallons (about 10–15 dispenser cycles) through the new filter before consuming the water. Set a 6-month calendar reminder at installation — most Samsung filter indicators reset to a time-based countdown, not a usage-based one, so the light may not come on even if you've used more than 300 gallons.
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