Aquasana AQ-PWFS-R-D Replacement Water Filter Cartridge - Removes 96% Chlorine & 99% of 77 Contaminants - 1 Pack - For Clean Drinking Water at Home, Office & Travel

I like how this works. I only have to dump about 1 gallon out to get the charcoal to disappear. However, I haven't been using my aquasana that often and it only lasts 2 months and I live alone. A little pricey. When this machine breaks I'll go with a non electric one that doesn't use as pricey a filter.When the water dispenser on our refrigerator broke, I started searching for a filtration system that would suit my requirements. I immediately learned pitcher type water filters are certainly inexpensive but basically make the water taste and look good while removing a few impurities (which often leech back into the water). I wanted to have a much more robust filtering system that met higher requirements. There was a huge jump in price from pitchers at $30 or 40 dollars to a several hundred dollar investment which would require plumbing, etc. So the Aquasana was a rare middle-of-the-road solution. I have to admit that I really wanted/needed to like this system; the good news is that it has not been an effort to do so.After choosing Aquasana I had to decided whether I wanted the dispenser or pitcher type. I wanted a constant supply of filtered water, not what would fit in the pitcher. Also, it was not important to me that the water be chilled; I was fine with room temperature water over ice. Now that I own the unit, I am extremely happy I made that choice.The potential problems with this entire set-up are the result of removing the tank or pitcher from the unit and replacing it. I have had my unit for several months and have only separated the two pieces once, when replacing the filter. Otherwise, my tank stays put on the dispenser and is refilled via a regular pitcher and a funnel. It can be refilled as often as I like and there is no opportunity for leaks. As long as you put water in, there will always be available filtered water. In other words the dispenser works just as well for one person or a family of eight.I didn't understand what the reviewers meant when they talked about the loud noise. The only time you hear a noise at all is when you push the button to dispense water into your glass. It might last a whopping 15 - 20 seconds and is obviously the sound of a pump forcing the water through the filter. It is not a jolting noise which suddenly occurs with no warning; you are the one controlling it.Replacing the filter does involve removing the dispenser from the base unit; therefore, there probably will be some leakage which I anticipated. I moved my entire unit over to as near the sink as I could so any escaping water wouldn't be a problem. After I finished replacing the filter (a breeze to do), I carefully reseated the dispenser in the "socket" and made sure it was properly aligned. Then I moved the entire unit back to its normal place on the kitchen counter and refilled the dispenser.A blinking red light comes on to alert you the filter will be out soon; when it changes to constant red, it is time to change it out. Depending on use, there will be a few days in between. You will reset the alert by pressing a reset button - very intuitive.This system can be monitored on a Smart Phone though I cannot imagine how it would be necessary - perhaps fun!Si fue perfecto , Justo lo que necesitaba??Sep 17, 2019 - Day 60 UpdateOur (original) Aquasana began to leak ... slightly.Discovered the dispenser is cracked. Hmmm, don't know how that happened, but likely MY fault.Called Aquasana to discuss and was offered the option to sign up for their filter program for $4.99.(Twice a year they send a new filter @ $59.99, I think)AND, they will send a complete new Aquasana under warranty. Agreed.Then, thought about the crack and used tape to seal it back up and continue using, leak free.Swapped in the new one with plans to give the repaired one to a friend.After about a week, the new one started leaking at the base. GRRR!Replaced the new base with the original base and again leak free as I type this.With nothing to lose (except gifting one to a friend) I took the unit apart that leaks.Not difficult, just a number of screws in the bottom.Did not find the source of the leak. Where plastic tubes attach, the clamps are tight.Possibly a crack in the pump housing, but it's covered with foam rubber, so checking wouldlikely wreck it.Reduced star rating from five to four.BUT, support was responsive - kudos for that!Recommend using the filter program in case a leak develops in yours.SLURP, SLURPING tasty water.Aug 9, 2019 - UPDATEOur Aquasana is working perfectly - withOUT leaking!Note: When refilling, be careful when replacing the dispenser lid.It can sit on the receptacle lip. Push the lid toward the back gently - you should hear it "click" into place.HAPPILY SLURPING clean, fresh water in Rockledge, Florida while watching rocket launches.I just now installed the Aquasana Clean Water Machine - July 14, 2019 at 3:45 PM.This model includes a one gallon dispenser.Posting my review now in case others are in a similar situation.That is to say, we feel our refrigerator's built in water dispenser with charcoal filter is inadequate.Note: our water is provided by Cocoa, Florida - and tests well when tested using a rudimentary kit.The water tastes fine, but the iron discoloration in our shower indicates a shortcoming.Resolving iron is expensive, so we're living with it.We will use a 2 quart measuring cup to dispense water from our refrigerator torefill the Aquasana. Since the water will already be filtered once, we anticipate thatwill help the Aquasana perform optimally ... and ensure maximum life of the Aquasana filters.Many reviews complain about leakage. Since this is day one, it's too soon for me to comment.Except to say that leakage is a risk when frequently removing and replacing the receptacle.Which is why we chose a dispenser instead of a pitcher.We did notice the sound when dispensing water. So, we folded an old hand towel and put itunderneath. That muffles the sound and will also help should we experience leakage.If we experience no problems, who knows when I will update this.Works wellI have owned an Aquasana water machine that worked well for over 7 years. My old Aquasana had started to leak out of the bottom of the machine so I decided to buy a new machine, as I was completely satisfied with the performance and durability of Aquasana. I purchased the new machine in Oct. of 2019. I didn't set it up for a couple of months because of Christmas and the old machine was still working. When I set up the new machine in late December I had no qualms because of the performance of the original machine. Imagine my disappointment when I noticed a lot of water leaking out of the hole that the power cord was housed in. Every morning I would wake up to a puddle on the counter. Yesterday the machine stopped working completely. Even when plugged in there was no power. Today for the first time in almost 8 years I had to drink water directly from the tap. I guess I will have to contact Aquasana to see if they will help me as it is way past the time for Amazon's help. I know how well this machine cleans tap water, I had done my research before purchasing the original machine. I don't want to go elsewhere for my water needs. Aquasana please tell me this was just a bad machine and that your products have not become what so many other appliances have; faulty after only a few years of use.Good replacement filters for my Aquasonic machine.Filtre très performantGood replacement filters for a good water filtering machine.