Why (And How Much) You Should Know About Water Filter Certifications

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When our team of reviewers is looking at a new water filter system, what do you think we check for first? It’s not the price, or the build quality, or even the ease of installation. It’s the filter’s certifications. Two governing bodies are in charge of providing certifications for water filters, and they’re what separates … Read more

Hydroviv Reviews

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Look at enough reviews of water filters, and you’ll start shaking your head. One person will say that System X makes the best tasting water they’ve ever had. Another will say that System X didn’t change their water at all. What gives? The trick is that water quality differs depending on where you live. Hydroviv … Read more

9 Types of Water Filter Media, Explained

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It’s common knowledge that water filters remove bad tastes, smells, and contaminants from your water. But understanding how exactly filters do their work will make you a more informed buyer. And the best way to do that is by getting to know the materials (media) that your water will be filtered through. In this short … Read more

CuZn‌ ‌UC‌ ‌200‌ ‌Review‌ ‌

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If your tap water tastes and smells like chlorine, chances are good you don’t feel encouraged to drink it. And if you’re not drinking enough water each day, you’re losing out on a ton of easy health benefits. Installing an under-counter water filter like the CuZn UC 200 can get you back on the right … Read more

Express Water Elite RO Review

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Reverse osmosis (RO) filters offer an impressive level of filtration that can clean up even the nastiest water. But that often comes with a hefty price tag, and installation can be a bear. So if you’re looking to buy one, you want to know that you’re getting the best for your money — and this … Read more

Waterdrop Under Sink Filter Review

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Does your tap water smell and taste bad? If so, it’s probably discouraging you from drinking your daily water needs. Luckily, fixing the taste of your tap water doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—and Waterdrop’s under sink water filters are as easy to install as they are affordable. For our review of … Read more

Aquasana AQ-5300 Review

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The AQ-5300 system is our top pick for under-sink water filters. Its top-notch filtration certifications, huge filtering capacity, and excellent flow rate make it more than capable of providing an entire household with an endless supply of clean, healthy, great-tasting drinking water. Water is absolutely essential to the health of you and your family. But … Read more

Home Master Artesian Review

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Among Home Master’s large catalog of reverse osmosis filters, the Artesian occupies a safe middle ground. It’s not as expensive as the more thorough Hydroperfection series, and it has fuller filtering capabilities than their basic TM series. Our team has researched, tested, and compared each of Home Master’s offerings to what’s available on the market … Read more

Clearly Filtered Under Sink Review

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If you’re shopping around for an under sink water filter, the Clearly Filtered 3 stage system will no doubt grab your attention. At double the price of many of its competitors, can it really be worth the investment? That’s what our team is here to answer. By testing and examining dozens of under sink water … Read more

iSpring RCC7 Review

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If your water is seriously cloudy and filled with hard minerals, a reverse osmosis (RO) system is the best way to go. But the sticker shock associated with most RO filters might keep you from buying one. The iSpring RCC7 reverse osmosis filtration system is one of the very few RO systems that’s affordable enough … Read more