I was very impressed with the water quality of our new filter (I wish I had it for the WHOLE house). Having said that, I will say, if you aren't "handy" do yourself a favor and pay a plumber to do the install. I figured I could do it on my own and ended up flooding my kitchen. It isn't nearly as easy to install as you might think. Especially with the complication of a very cramped cupboard, wrenches that wouldn't fit and the faucet (which is what leaked...the tubing wouldn't stay in) placement. The plumber had it installed in to time flat and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. We're all drinking more eater and I've also replaced my dogs' drinking water with filtered.
We use it just for our drinking water and cooking. Nice clean taste and we like the spout that fits in the 3rd hole in our sink. Easy Peasy to install.
Pros: Clean taste, Easy to clean, Easy to install, Long lasting filter
I cannot speak to durability or the length of time one can use a filter. I can say that the Aquasana filter has made my previously undrinkable water (based on the taste) not only drinkable, but excellent. This is the best decision we have made in a long time.
I did a good amount of research on several product before choosing this one. It was easy to install without needing a bunch of tools. The unit is compact enough that is doesn't take up very much space underneath the sink and like some other products you don't have that additional pressurization tank. I hooked the unit up to filter the water to both the sink and fridge, and have no issues with water pressure. After running water through the system for 10 minutes you could taste the difference in the water. There are other products out there that are more expensive but this does an amazing job.
Love this filter! Water is delicious and always available. Unfortunately,it wasnt as easy to install. I hired a plummer who had to cut the cold water pipe in order to properly instal filtration system. Im overall very happy.
We use the filter every day to make coffee and to fill our Brita drinking pitcher we keep in the refrigerator. I was first concerned that there seems to be a film on the top of the water and that the water forms bubbles on the surface that don't dissipate right away. The water has a bit of an odd taste to it as well. We are currently filtering the filtered water through a Brita filter to remove these effects.
Pros: Durable, Easy to install, Long lasting filter
I replaced a Seagull IV with the Aquasana 3 stage. I hope it cleans the water as well or better. Hard to tell. Taste is great, easy enough to install. Most impressed with the young lady with whom I spoke when purchasing. Very nice, helpful, courteous. Set me up for purchase, gave me my options, got it out promptly (my old filter failed and I needed it quick) set up future auto-renew filters based on my need rather than the comany's.
this seems to be a quality water filter for drinking and cooking. I am so impressed soon as my current water softener fails I will be upgrading the whole house well system.
Pros: Clean taste, Easy to install, Long lasting filter