Customer Ratings & Reviews

First of all, the filter really works. The tap water in my area is not great. There is a smell and a taste that this filter almost completely removes. So two thumbs up there. The other thing is that installation was unexpectedly easy. Total time was maybe 20 minutes, and I was really taking my time. Most of the fittings are those new press-fit, and there are adapters to tie into your existing threaded connectors. The filter is very easy to get in and out of the holder, so there's no problem with putting this all the way in the back of your cabinets, and the lines are plenty long enough to give you flexibility in where you want to mount it. The only drawback here is that this is in-line with your normal faucet. It's not a separate line for dispensing water. That means you don't have to make any new holes in your sink or take over an existing one, but that also means that all the cold water you run through your sink is also going through the filter. If you just want to use this for drinking water or cooking water, then you're also going to waste a lot of filter capacity by using it for washing dishes or your hands or anything else you use that tap for. I put this in my wet bar, so it's almost exclusively used for water that's going to be consumed. If you're going to put this under your kitchen sink, that's something to consider.

I love this water filter! This is the perfect kind of project for the handy homeowner. This system installs under the sink and ties directly into your cold water line. Installation was a breeze. I mounted the bracket and attached the lines as the instructions outline. It took all of 15 minutes. After installation, I was excited to try my new water! I turned on the faucet and water started trickling out. I was alarmed at first, but after a minute, the water flow increased. However, it still wasn’t flowing like it was without the system. I was a little disappointed and started contemplating whether or not to take it out as the pressure was not where it needed to be. I let it run for about 5 minutes and the thing started sputtering before the pressure came alive, almost back to where it was before installing the filter and more than adequate for my tastes. Now for the taste. My water is a million times more drinkable!! No more filter pitcher in the fridge or jugs of drinking water!!! My water is now delicious!!! Can’t recommend this enough!!

As a person who is trying to employ ‘clean’ healthy living into every aspect of my life, this product comes right on time in order to strive towards fulfilling this personal mission. I drink tap water as I rarely buy bottled water and when I do, it is only to get the liter bottles to use after consumption for refills of tap water. Suffice to say, I did not realize how much germs are in regular tap water. I understand that it goes through a filtration process, but organisms and germs still exist. After installing this unit, in which I chose to put under my kitchen sink, which is a very simple process which took about 10 minutes, I have noticed a vast difference in my water quality as it tastes better and cleaner. Suffice to say, I highly recommend this simple system that helps filtrate water immensely!

It is a very simple install: Turn off the water. A few drilled holes, guide holes, to mount the mounting bracket. Attach the mounting bracket. Connect the cold water line. (Do not attach to hot water line!) Connect the hose to the faucet. Insert the filter... You are ready to roll. There is a noticeable difference in the taste of the water. My son even says the water feels like water. Not sure what that means but worth a repeat. Definitely sign up for the filter replacements to be sent, that way you don't have to remember when it is due. The filter is good for 6 months.

Our home's water comes from a private well and for the most part is decent for drinking. In the summer months when there is less rain the water tends to have a bit of an earthy smell and taste, so I was really excited to get the 3M Filtrete system installed. As listed by the manufacturer, it took about 30 minutes for the complete installation. It's pretty simple, there are a couple of screws to mount the bracket and push-type connections for most of the provided tubing. One section of tubing is screwed onto the existing cold water line under the sink. I would recommend laying everything out first and making sure there is room for the tubing and for removing the filter for replacement down the road. DIY Tip - The two pieces of provided 3/8" tubing were a bit stiff when trying to install, so I let them sit in the direct sun to soften them up and make them more pliable for installation. Once all the tubing was connected to the existing cold water line, it's time to install the filter. It's a simple 1/4 twist to engage and you're ready to run some water. I let the water run for approximately 10 minutes to make sure there were no leaks and to rinse the filter. 3M Provides a "time strip" to remind the user to change the filter in 6 months, so I stuck that on the filter and we're off and running! Whether it's psychological or not, the water seems to taste and smell much better and knowing that microbial cysts, lead, sand, silt, etc. is being filtered out puts my mind at ease. Overall, the 3M Filtrete system is an affordable and easy-to-install water filtration system I would recommend to anyone who drinks their well or town/city provided water.

I've been using the Filtrete for a little over a week.You can absolutely taste the difference and I wish I had done this years ago. We live in our older place and occasionally water has come out off-color. With the Filtrete, we don't have to worry anymore and it means all the water we drink, cook, and wash our dishes with is crystal clean. Installation was easy enough, took under 2 hours. In case you're wondering, there's no change in water pressure. Seriously recommend this to everyone and now I would never live anywhere without a Filtrete.

Someone told me getting a water system was going to be good for my cooking water and filtering water through my filter picture. I now filter my water not only through this system but through a picture system. With that double filtration I have got some of the best tasting water on Earth. This system is the beginning of everything your cooking water your cleaning water, And trust me people It makes a difference. This is how you treat your body right so treat your body right.

Mounted under sink. With garbage disposal, was a tight fit in slim cabinets but works nicely! Noticeable difference

This is a cool concept. I like the option of having my kitchen sink water filtered. During installation the tubes provided were short so I have to crawl way under the counter to change the filter in the future. Otherwise I cannot taste a difference but knowing we are filtering the water is a good feeling. Less impurities the better. I hope Gen 2 will be smart enabled so I can get notifications when the filter is due for replacement. For now I just need to remember.

I live in an apartment that has really gross hard water and it has a chlorine taste so I'm going through pitcher water filters like crazy. The instructions were easy to follow and came with everything I needed except for a couple tools but I had them lying around. The water now is amazing and I'm glad I don't have to deal with waiting for a pitcher of water to slowly pittle out.

So I had been looking at much more expensive options. I wanted to have filtered water on my basement sink, which is near the Exercise equipment. This is going to do PERFECTLY. First the MAX unit is pretty large, almost 20" in length. So make sure you have room under your sink, to account for that, and have room to remove and replace the filter in the future. Installation is really easy, but the instructions (in my opinion) need one change. It refers to the INPUT installations, as what I would call the output of the filter. It really isn't a big deal, as the pictures provided in the instructions make it EXTREMELY clear on what goes where. Two Screws, and two water connections.. No new pipes, if you can use a simple adjustable wrench, and a screwdriver... you can install this yourself (don't pay $100+ for a plumber). Now after you flush the filter the first time, you are good to go... and I can say I didn't notice any real change in water pressure, and it just works. I am in The Chicago water system from the lake, so I already had good water... but I could taste the difference once this filter went on. It is going to be sometime till I know how long the filter will last from my usage... but overall. Perfect Price, for what it is and what I am using it for.

The first thought I had was I did not know what I was doing but the instructions are encouraging and make you feel confident in doing the job. A side note, they do encourage you to see a specialist if you are not sure about the tools and installation. So, the box says it will remove certain contaminants in the water and I can't measure that but the taste is great. I have a filter system in my fridge but having multiple filter systems in the home have been helpful because my other system makes water flow slowly. My friends and family love water, especially during our 100+ degree weather in Texas or after the gym. I wasn't excited to have to drill holes underneath my sink and the filtration tube is pretty large. We all know under sink space is limited so I wish that was a little smaller. Overall I'd recommend this for the home because it has changed the quality of the way water tastes, the ease of setting it up, and hopefully makes my water healthier.

First it was more difficult to install, took about an hour, I am pretty handy but found parts and connections difficult to use on my refrigerator water line. Maybe because of the line size as I had to buy some adapters. In the end, the filter does its job as my refrigerator water never seem to taste better and so last way longer than the 6 month change frequency...I think I should get over a year easily.

The city water where I live is lauded as being very good and, overall, it is. That said, my family has been using bottled water out of habit for years, but due to a recent relocation we're back to tap water currently. Relative to the bottled water, the tap water has varying levels of a chlorinated taste and feels like it has slightly more "substance" to it- which I attribute to sediments of some sort. Thus my eagerness to try the Filtrete Advanced Under Sink Water Filtration System 3US-PS01. Installation: took me only 20 minutes with very clear instructions and all the parts I needed. The only complications involved my own contortions required to mount it under the sink and behind the garbage disposal. I could have made it somewhat simpler with some longer tubing, but I was excited and didn't want to head out to the hardware store for supplies I didn't really need. Results: Since the filter is under the kitchen sink, I've been taste-testing the water from the kitchen vs. the bathroom all week. There's little doubt that both the chlorine taste & the slight sedimentation have been reduced with the Filtrete Advanced Under Sink Water Filtration System. My 4 vs. 5 star review relates to the water flow impact of the filter. While it is NOT a significant issue for me, the product descriptions and marketing materials clearly state that it won't impact the flow of water & that's simply not true. Again, it's not enough that I'm concerned, and it will never mean that it takes more than a few extra seconds to do most any task, but if you're going to state plainly that it won't have an impact... then it shouldn't.