FiltreteStandard Under Sink Quick Change Water Filtration System 3US-AS01

We recently moved into a new home with a municipal water supply. After 34 years of great tasting well-water, the chlorine taste and smell was really noticeable. We had initially planned to install a faucet mounted filter (like a PUR) but with a pull-out spray type faucet this wasn't possible. Some of the competing filters either reduced flow rate or required drilling through the countertop to install a secondary tap. The reviews on this were positive, so we gave it a shot. It was easy to install, and provides very effective filtration, providing good tasting water from the cold tap. A secondary benefit is that the hot water supply remains chlorinated, providing at least a low level of disinfectant to dish washing. Finally, when it's time to change the cartridge (recommended every 6 months), it's a very easy twist-off, twist-on procedure (you don't even have to shut off the cold water supply). Have only been using it for a month now, so I can't attest to the length of time the cartridge remains effective, but so far we are very pleased,

Just arrived yesterday and installed in less than an hour. Had to install a new shut off valve, otherwise it would have taken 40 minutes. Seems to be working great. Installed this to replace our Brita water filter jug. One thing that I liked about product was the ability to order 3 different levels of replacement filters. Water tasting good. Thanks Filtrete.

I am not a handyman, but only took me 20 min or less to install it under our kitchen sink. No leaks at all, works well.

This under-sink filter system made attractive claims that enticed me to try it: it is easy to install (they claim under 30 minutes), and does not require a separate faucet (it works through the existing cold tap). In addition, it claimed that you still have "full water flow." But would it really turn out that way? Often such claims prove to be more marketing than reality.I was adding this filter to a wet bar sink, so there was not much room under the cabinet, and I really needed not to have a separate faucet, as there was no space for it. The installation was easy (two screws to hold the bracket to the side of the cabinet - while the bracket seems to slide out of the screw, so it is not firmly fixed in place, it is stable and that is adequate), and the filter inserts with a twist.The plumbing was easy - if your fittings do not need to be replaced. In my case the risers (from the hot and cold shutoff valves up to the underside of the faucets) were old copper fittings, and didn't quite stretch to the new positions, so a trip to the hardware store was required to replace them with newer, flexible, risers. Once that was done, inserting the Filtrete fitting between the riser and shutoff, and back to the faucet, was simple.One word of advice - the included blue tubes which push in to the fitting on the filter bracket push in a short distance and stop. I stopped there, and when I turned on the water, they leaked. I checked the instructions, which said to push the blue tubes in HARD until they stop. When I did it again, they went past the first "stop" and went in noticeably farther. This time there was no leak.When I turned on the tap and let the water run for 7 minutes, as recommended, all seemed well. But when I returned to use it later, it was only a trickle. Clearly this was not "full water flow." I had noticed some charcoal particles loose on the outside of the filter, which I assumed resulted from shipment. I contacted the manufacturer, who, after verifying the model, said this was probably charcoal from the filter, and, if so, the filter may have been damaged in shipment. To verify, she suggested I try the unit without using the filter, to see if pressure returned. It did not, but I also noticed that my hot water (which was not filtered) was also running just as slowly. I suspected that something was blocking the water at the output spigot, rather than in the cold water line, as it was affecting both hot and cold. I removed and cleaned the output, and found some bits of charcoal caught in the small filter at the end of it (I should point out that the customer service agent informed me that there is a higher model that uses a one-piece filter, where this type of problem can not occur).Re-assembling, I turned on the tap and found very near full water pressure. It is definitely not "full water flow" - as in 100% of what it was without a filter. However, it is probably in the vicinity of 85%, which is more than adequate for my use.In summary, installation was indeed easy and quick, but subject to normal home plumbing issues. If there are charcoal bits loose in the filter package, you may need to clean them out if they are caught in the faucet output filter, but the filter really does do the job, and water flow remains good. I'm pleased with it.

easy to install