fountain is great, filters are great
580070
so glad I found a way to provide fresh water the cat loves to drink and it will stay fresh if we go out of town for a few days -- easy to clean and replace filters. at first, I didn't see why we would need a filter -- the water we put in it is already filtered, but I feel like the filter helps keep dust or anything else that gets in the fountain filtered out so that the water stays fresh and clean for kitty -- very smart
4605188
I bought this fountain about 6 months ago for my 2 cats. I read several reviews that all said to skip the filter, and to just use your own purified water. I decided to try this to save money on the replacement filters.
The fountain worked great for the first 3 months, but then I slowly noticed that I had to clean out the whole fountain more and more frequently. At first I go could go 3-4 weeks between cleanings, with a great stream of water the whole time. Now, I can't even go a full week without the poor little motor getting clogged with kitty spit, and the water basically stops coming out.
My opinion is that the little motor that comes with the fountain is simply not meant to have to run water through it as it natually gets "slimy" from 2 cats drinking from it constantly.
I am ordering a new one and will be using the filters as it was intended. My cats LOVE this fountain, and we used the Original Drinkwell for years before the 360 came out, and have always been pleased with it. GREAT FOUNTAIN, just don't skip the Filter!
437736
These are great filters and work very well with our cats' fountain. They drink so much more water from it than out of a bowl.
4458360
I've been using this system for over a year now and have been very pleased with it. It was purchased due to slightly high flouride in otherwise perfect well water. It's used primarily for drinking water since the tap is fine for cooking. I occasionally use it to fill up pots for pasta or soup and the tanks refill quickly and quietly under the sink. The taste of the water is great although I can't tell a difference with our tap water but I can certainly tell a difference when I drink water elsewhere. The installation process was really easy and filters seem reasonably priced considering how long they last. I previously had a Berkey water filter which I loved but having to refill it constantly and clean it got tiresome - also took up valuable counter space. I also discovered, after having a water test, that the Berkey flouride filters weren't reducing flouride enough. The Home Master suits my needs and lifestyle much better. It's a low maintenance, quality filter system.
2730061
Great filters.  The carbon filters on top will help you know how well they work.  It's sad to know how much crap is floating around in the air.
4357967
Great for 1 dog and 2 cats.
Make sure to rinse the filter out before putting it in the fountain.
3858759
My cats love their DrinkWell fountain. Keeping it clean was a little bit of a hassle and the filters at the local pet stores were rather pricy. We ordered the 12 pack on Amazon along with a set of cleaning brushes made just for the fountain, and it eliminated the hassle of cleaning and we now have enough reasonably priced filters to last us for a year!
1704990
My dog is very happy with this fountain! He was wanting to drink out of the tub faucet all the time vs. his regular bowl and when I found this, I knew he'd like it. We've had it for a few weeks and no complaints. However, I did just realize that I had to purchase replacement filters - 2 different types. I just ordered the foam pre-filters (12 filters for $30; should last 6+ months) and the brita type water filters (also 12 filters for $30 to last 6 months). So the maintenance cost is about $12/month which isn't terrible but it was unexpected so when I had to shell out another $60 I was a little shock. So far that's really the only "con" to the fountain but if it makes my dog happy and he drinks more frequently, then it's all good :-)
4763506
I thought I already wrote a review. Anyway. The filters are really good.
3284068
I'm three years into owning this guy and my only regret is that I didn't buy the upgraded version that has four filters instead of two.  It's expensive, but it's never needed more than the counter space I gave it to clean up the well water that comes into my house.
1371474
These Drinkwell Fountain Premium replacement filters are great.  My cat loves drinking water out of the fountain, and these filters keep the water so much cleaner.
420683
I bought this filter to replace an older aquasana model (AQ-4500 series). The flow is pretty much the same as our old one. The cartridge replacement system is much better and the faucet is beautiful and works just fine. I know that newer models have a different faucet system that doesn't fit quite right for a replacement (the hole needed is much smaller). That's also one of the reasons why we bought this one, and we saw an excellent review on it. We agree, this model is perfect.
562170
We have 3 cats (Persians) and 2 dogs (Pekingese) and they all utilize the Drinkwell Fountain.  We have had our Fountain for about 8 years now and go through a filter every 4 weeks or so.  These filters are a very good buy as local prices of these (for a 3 pack) are much more than I am willing to pay...getting them on Amazon in bulk, enough to last a year or so is outstanding!
1171068
Carbon filters do a great job with my cat's water fountain.  Just be sure to rinse new filters with cold water to remove loose carbon before installing in the fountain after cleaning.
2341216
I just received and installed this filter along with a Moen S5530SRS beverage faucet.  The system was easy to install on my own, with a small amount of assistance holding the faucet in place while I tightened it.  To be clear, I have absolutely no experience installing these things, and by no means consider myself a 'handywoman.'  Now that it is installed, it is working very well, with very good water pressure (much better than the tripple filter I was replacing that I bought Home Depot many years ago).  The water tastes great, and so far I am pleased.

I did see another review mentioning the difficulty of replacing the filters.  I haven't had to replace it yet, but I will say that it was VERY difficult to screw in the filter once the system was installed.  I really struggled, and at one point, I had to take a break then come back and try again.  I now worry about the issues I may have when I need to replace it.  I'll update the review when the time comes.
2069059
These filters do an excellent job of filtering the water to where I notice less particles when I clean the fountain each week. A good rinse under clear running water and they last about five or more cleanings.
3097434
This is a great filter!  I researched all of them and Aquasana seems to filter out the most amount of nasty stuff from tap water.  Here is a good website: [...]  The water through this filter truly tastes great which is so important-there are no funny tastes from the filter if you follow the easy instructions and run water through it for 10 mins when the filters are changed.  I find it easy to change filters with a pair of plyers or forceps to loosen the old filters.  The filters have to be snug so the system doesn't leak; I never had a problem with any leaking.  Best part is that I was able to hook it up to a standard faucet and also a sprayer type faucet using a plumber's size adapter (from any hardware store for a few dollars) to the sprayer's aerator.  Aquasana has very nice customer service; they once sent me a new unit when I had flow problems and were available by phone and e-mail when I needed help as I had accidentally kinked the hoses and then couldn't figure out why the water wasn't flowing well.  And their Water for Life auto ship program has worked well for me; it makes me change the filters on a regular schedule and also gives me a discount.  This system sure beats paying for water bottles to be delivered to the door, or lugging large bottles of water home from the store.  And it gives the flexibility to use it for cooking, washing vegetables, as well as drinking.