Making sure the water coming into my home faucets, showers, hoses, and sprinklers is as pure as possible is very important to me. All city and well water has either chemicals for treatment and/or minerals that can reduce the life of appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, and these chemicals and minerals are not good for your skin, hair, sinks, showers, and clothes.
I originally called 5 different plumbers to quote me to install a whole house system that could address these issues. Prices ranged from $3000 to $10,000 installed. I did EXTENSIVE research including talking to my city water department to determine exactly which chemicals were added to treat my water. I also had the water tested to determine the amount of chemicals, minerals, and sediment that I was trying to remove from the water.
After a week of research I found this product on Amazon that would filter most of my concerns for only $329. Because I have brand new appliances including two tankless water heaters, I wanted extra purification features. For this I bought separately the GOLDEN ICEPURE 3 Stage Whole House Water Filter System for $299.
I'm fairly handy but was not comfortable installing on my own. I hired a plumber, and for $600 and they installed both units for me in about 4 hours. So, out the door I only spent $1200 for a great system!
My family immediately noticed a difference in the shower. Everybody noticed their skin was softer and not irritated, soap and shampoo washed off easier, and clothes came out cleaner and softer. I like to wash/detail my cars at home and I noticed the water spotting was much less and easier to clean than before I had the system installed.
PROS:
1. MUCH CHEAPER than a whole house water filtration system even when adding on additional filtration system.
2. Low profile for space saving installation
3. Works great and water tested showing chloramine, sediment, and water hardness removed
4. Saves money up front and long term by extending life of appliances that use water and are normally damaged due to mineral deposits
5. Skin feels better and not irritated
6. No salt to refill
7. If the power fails the system will still function as apposed to electric descalers
8. My wife is happy!
CONS:
1. I would not attempt to install this on my own. Its not really supposed to be a DIY for the average home owner. My plumber said it was easy to install and I'm happy with that.
This has been installed for 9 months without any issues. I will update the review if something changes.
| Manufacturer | AO Smith |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AO-WH-Filter |
| Item Weight | 29.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 30.2 x 9.5 x 9.4 inches |
| Item model number | AO-WH-Filter |
| Color | Black |
| Style | 6-Year Whole House Water Filter |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | English/Standard |
| Special Features | NSF certified, Chlorine Reduction |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
