Replacement water filter for fridge freezer

[aidans]

I have an American style Samsung fridge freezer with inbuilt water filter (mains connected). The indicator is showing that I need a new filter. It turns out that a Samsung replacement filter costs 50 quid! Anyone discovered a cheaper generic route to getting replacement water filters? Thanks

 

[newirishman]

Have some of those "britta" water filter jugs. Filter is good for about a month, and costs around 5 euro. How long does the filter last - if it is a year or longer then I'd say 50 quid is not too bad.

Anyway, you can get them at amazon uk for example, this one is 20 sterling.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-DA29-10105J-Water-Filter/dp/B001HNGMOC
(without knowing your model).
I'd also recommend a search on ebay.

 

[aidans]

Thanks but the water-mains connected filters are a different type. The brita version typically goes with a jug filled water container.

 

[aidans]

Ignore my reply above as have now read your entire post. Thanks again.

 

[44brendan]

You can buy a generic replacement on the internet fir app €25/30. I have a Samsung fridge and buy them regularly. Different sites supply them & I can't recall where I bought the last one but it was a UK site. Indicator turns orange first & then red. It's not a major urgency to get a replacement & you can turn the indicator back to green while your waiting. I do this because it annoys me!! Make sure the replacement filter is suitable for your model.

 

[aidans]

Thanks