I ordered the new 2 stage filter system after a stressful year dealing with the 4600 under counter model. I had numerous leaks and was frustrated with the poor quality. I was hoping the new system would elininate all of the leaks. Although the filter installation system is better, there are now a new problems. The poorly cut hoses (which are too short also) make it difficult to get a proper fitting. It's obvious there is a step down in quality from the previous model. The faucet assembly is lighter and cheaper quality, and the hoses are no longer permanently attached. The low-quality fittings and poor instructions make it very difficult to get a proper attachment and avoid leaks. If you don't mind spending an afternoon trying to install this thing, then the quality is reasonable. However come prepared with buckets and paper towels, and a flashlight. And be prepared to watch for leaks over and over again
Pros: Clean taste, Easy to clean, Long lasting filter
Cons: Difficult to install, Hose Too Short, Hoses Cut Poorly, Mediocre Quality, Not durable, Poor Instructions, Prone To Leaks, Quality Getting Worse
I live in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Tap water has lot of Calcium, I was hoping that this unit will remove the Calcium but it did not. I am not satisfied.
Saving a lot of money on bottle water. The taste of my water is so much better I am drinking a lot more of it. Purchased Aquasana glass bottles to keep cold water in fridge or take to gym with me instead of a plastic bottle, really happy with my purchase and the ease of installation.
As easy or easier than a pitcher product. Nice quality faucet. Nice working faucet. Fast enough water flow. Not certain if change light is working, not green or red. Hard to tell if light/battery at correct place. Adding anything under a sink is a challenge. Rather easy to install considering it's under the sink. Haven't replaced the filter yet, so not certain how easy to replace a filter.
We use the under-the-counter Aquasana filter for our daily water needs for drinking and cooking for the whole family. We used pitcher filters but those did not provide enough volume of water and were too slow, and expensive. We switched to buying those 5 gallon bottles from the grocery store, but it is a pain to run down to the store every week and having to carry those heavy bottles. The Aquasana system has solved all of these problems. We never have to leave the house for water anymore. The brushed nickel faucet provides sufficient flow rate and looks pretty good on the counter. And it was very simple to install, I did it in less than an hour (we did have to get a granite guy to drill a hole in our counter top, since the sink does not have any surfaces to drill a hole).
Pros: Clean taste, Easy to install, Takes Up Minimal Space
We have serious chlorine-tasting water in our town. I bought this to rid our water of that. The unit works great. Absolutely no chlorine taste. The water now tastes very fresh and pure. Installation was easy. The faucet fit where the sprayer was. Now we don't have to remember to fill the pitcher water filter. Good, clean water is close at hand.
Pros: Clean taste, Durable, Easy to clean, Easy to install