Question 1

will it filter estrogen

Accepted Answer

No it doesn't. Neither NSA/ANSI 42 or 53 standard removes estrogen (this filter is certified for both), you would need a filter that is NSF/ANSI 401 certified; as far as I can find there is no filter for the Samsung (or any other refrigerator) with that certification, you would need a separate filtration solution for your entire water supply. The NSF/ANSI description/standards can be found here: http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards/

Question 2

Has anyone else gotten a bunch of grey water right after replacing? Is this normal? It clears up after a gallon or so but haven't had this on previous

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As per the manual, you need to run a bunch of water through the filter to clear charcoal sentiment.  The exact procedure I follow is:1. Turn off ice maker (to prevent water from running into it)2. Change water filter.  It is not necessary to turn water off first, but be careful as there will be water in the filter you remove.3. With a pitcher collect water from the door until the water is clear and appears drinkable (maybe 2-3 gallons typically).4. Turn ice maker back on.5. Reset water filter light.

Question 3

my current filter says haf-sin/xme and da29-00020a/b. is this a compatible replacement?

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Yes! My filter says the same thing. I went to lowe's and asked about it, they said its the same exact filter they just changed the last letter just to update it. But, yes, it is compatible.

Question 4

Do you have to turn the water off to change the filter?

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I just had to clean up over 1" of water all over my kitchen floor because I turned the water filter left to loosen it, but the endcap broke off in the fridge, still screwed in, and sprayed water like a hose all over the kitchen.  It was the original water filter, installed by the manufacturer.  This is the second major issue I have had and the fridge is not even 1 year old.  My advise, shut off the h20!

ASIN	B003N1ZSYG
Best Sellers Rank	#4,770 in Appliances ( See Top 100 in Appliances ) #49 in In-Refrigerator Water Filters
Brand Name	Samsung
Compatible Water Purifier Models	Aarke Purifier
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (35,468)
External Testing Certification	NSF 42 - Reduces aesthetic impurities, NSF 53 - Reduces contaminants with health effects, NSF 401 - Reduces 1 or more of 15 emerging contaminants
Included Components	HAFCIN
Item Dimensions D x W x H	5.4D x 5.4W x 22.5H centimeters
Item Part Number	Da29-00020b
Item Type Name	Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter 1 Pack
Item Weight	249 Grams
Manufacturer	Samsung
Manufacturer Part Number	HAF-CIN/EXP
Material Type	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Model Number	HAF-CIN/EXP
Number of Items	1
Product Benefits	Reduces contaminants, delivers clean and clear water, protects refrigerator components, ensures compatibility with specific Samsung refrigerator models
Set Name	HAF-CIN/EXP
UPC	036725569768
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Samsung Electronics HAFCIN Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter 1 Pack, Multicolor

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