Would it better in the long run to buy this water filter than buying a 32-pack Aquafina bottled water pack roughly 1-2 times a month?
1934673
For my family ... no. We just could not tolerate the metallic taste of the water after it was filtered with the EveryDrop. We use the 3-gallon water jugs that we fill at a water filter station (.25/gallon). We tried the EveryDrop once, did not like the taste of the water but gave it another chance - the second 3-gallons tasted worse. We threw the filter in the garbage.
1934674
I think so. Less waste, less expense. It's always better to use a refillable water bottle than to buy water already bottled. It's a huge waste. This filter gives you great.tasting water that's always available.
1401135
I would think that a paper towel every day would eventually add up, if you are looking at $. I also have filtered water, and for that reason, I just use the same filter for months and months.
538240
It depends on the water you are starting with and how much water you go through. For example, my best friend and I both have one, but although we only live 20 minutes away from each other, our water tests totally differently on the dissolved solid test meter included. My tap water consistently measures about 385 tds, and hers tests about 480 (older part of town, older pipes, not sure, but consistent). My husband and I are both home all day, she and her husband work. I use it for filling our Keurig coffee maker in addition to normal drinking water. She and her husband work, don't drink coffee, etc. I change mine about once every 4-6 weeks, but find I change it more in summer when I am hotter, thirstier and drinking more liquids in general. She changes hers about once every 2-3 months. So there are a lot of variables. But, I can tell you that my trash recycling is down significantly that I am not buying all the little bottles and the taste is incredible. Far superior to Brita or any other filtered or bottled water you can buy. Fiji water tests about 120 by the way, and I only drink Fiji now as a last resort, i.e., can't get to my own. So for me, even if I had to change the filters more often, I would still stick with the system.
2043182
The best practice is to change it every 8 to 12 months. Even flowing strongly after that time filter could have lost part of its filtering properties.
277362
When I first purchased pool I could maintain water for about a month without filter. but for up all summer I opted for filter and very happy I did. I change the element about every 3 weeks, so 6 elements last an entire season. I am happy with the filter performance although longevity is a different story, until I learned how to repair it.
2214892
It depends on the kind of water supply: If you use tap water would depend on the quality of the water and if you use bottled water may last longer.I usually check the filter one a month. It is recommended to change the water as well, I change it every day because I have 5 cats and one of them usually puts one of his legs into the fountain....
1469383
It's been 4 months and my water filter still seems to be working great (2 person household.) Would be great if someone could post a link to a consumer reports type article about this subject. Of course the mnfctr is going to recommend faster changes than are necessary to get you to buy more. I just set up 3 month regular shipment from Amazon, to be safe.
1102058
I probably wouldn't, I don't know if the filter is strong enough to handle that. I mainly use it so that it tastes better when I pour water fountain water into my Brita or when I'm living in dorms and have to use the water from the tap.It is handy to have though and saves you lots if your the type that buys packs of water bottles like I used to.It also makes you healthier as your most likely to pick it up and drink from it throughout the day!
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If you're using tap water then know if it's alkaline. The higher the alkalinity, the more often you will need a filter, every 3 to 6 months. If you use filtered or reverse osmosis water, then a filter will last 8-12 months. This also allows the mist to circulate in the air longer. This is what I do and it reduces costs of buying filters.
1022394
The manufacturer recommends changing the filter every 30 gallons. We sell a 12 pack of filters for $14.95. The unit comes with six filters. It just has this one filter.
1018745
Are you testing the water? I test every month to make sure I do not need to replace the filter.
930901
I wondered the same thing. I have used the fqsvf for years but I'm going to try the fqslf because it is cheaper. I also have a filter on my house where the water comes in from the city so I think I should be covered either way.
1918302
How long-equals how many gallons of water you filter in a month- been getting on average about 125 gallons from one filter. I purchase the filters in the 3 pack-which comes out to a little over ten dollars a filter- so if you buy water from the store its around a dollar a gallon so its a great value and its there when you want it,and you don't have to go play fetch to your area market.
284107
We change our filters every 6 months, which is the recommended time. There are only 2 of us in the household, so it might be necessary to change it more often--or less--depending on number of people on the system. I would not want to wait until I noticed a change in water taste or quality. Why take a chance of getting a case of the trots?
185477
Manual (Page 18) says every 3 weeks, but it depends on how hard your water is. If you have soft water then it's much less frequently (I use distilled water so I don't even need a filter).
451844
I've used these faucet filters before, and the manufacturers tend to be pretty optimistic about the life of the filter. Also, the two months quoted is really an estimate because it depends on the condition of your water and how much you use the filter. I haven't had mine long enough here in Florida to get an idea of how long it will last, but I'm pretty careful about only using it for drinking water. From my experience, I'd say a month on a filter is within the 'normal' range. Btw (and I'm not sure if it mentions this in the little manual), I've read that running hot or even warm water through them kills the filter prematurely. The good news is this one has made a huge improvement in the taste of my water, so I have to assume it's doing its job!
1921210
I believe they suggest every 3-4 months...I purchased the filters online at amazon actually.