FiltreteMaximum Under Sink Water Filtration System 3US-MAX-S01

I got this filter when I read some articles about lead in our local water and realized that the pitcher filter I had been buying didn't remove lead. I did some reading and comparing, and decided that this under sink filter that comes through the cold water faucet was the way to go. Installation was pretty simple. My husband handled that and it didn't take a lot of time. The directions were pretty clear, and he didn't seem to mind doing it, and he HATES plumbing.The water: I found this does a very good job filtering our water. It is clear and tastes good. And when you leave water sitting around for hours in a glass it still tastes good when it is warm. It had no metallic flavor or chlorine smell or taste.The cold water faucet: This is much more convenient than the pitcher we used for years. I used to fill and wait for water. Now I don't have to wait. I can fill a pot for pasta, the coffee maker for coffee, fill the dog's water bowl, and all kinds of things one after the other without waiting for a pitcher to filter the water. It has saved me a lot of time in the kitchen, and I feel better than all my food only comes in contact with the lead-free water.I do find that the cold water stream in my kitchen has slowed down a bit. It is noticeable, but not so much that I would give up on all the benefits of this filter. If it get substantially slower near the end of the filter life, I will update this review.I like the filter, the convenience, the taste, and feeling like we are doing something positive for our health. I definitely intend to continue filtering my water.

It arrived right on time & was so easy to remove the old one to replace with the new one

Been buying them for 4 years now, water taste better and I have this for a dedicated water filter faucet, last a year for 2 people.

This is our third or fouth filtrete filter order. After trying several other brands and configurations, this one is perfect for us. Easy to remove and install and lasts for at least a year of filtering out the baddies. The only reason I gave this four stars is this filter connector top was cracked. Luckily the O ring was keeping it held together and it installed fine and is working perfectly.

Just installed this and so far so good. I haven't tested the water for lead/pesticide levels after installation yet, but I did beforehand for reference. I will update when I do.No where on the description or the manual does it mention why there is a short piece of white tubing attached to the top of the housing. The filter can be unscrewed without shutting off the water due to a nifty valve in the housing. What they don't tell you is that water from the valve shoots out of the white house when you remove the filter. So when removing the filter, hold the end of the white tube in a cup so that you don't ruin your cabinets with all the water that shoots out.All the hardware included will be sufficient for an under sink install, but I needed 50 bucks worth of fittings and tube to install this a floor below in the basement which pipes up to the kitchen above. The reason I did this is some of the reviews mentioned cracks and leaks that occurred which caused flooding. My filter is installed over a basement sink and floor drain for this reason. I recommend this if it's possible for you.Lastly, I realize that a lot of people who report cracked filters might have pretty turbid water or use the filter longer than recommended. It seems strange that the filter would crack due to pressure from the water when it is always under the same pressure, but as the filter becomes clogged, pressure builds in one part of the filter and isn't distributed through the whole filter as when it's not clogged. It seems that the (poor) design of the filter is such that it can't handle this unbalanced pressure and can crack. Water damage can be tremendously costly to repair so I think 3m should improve this issue. The filter should still be able to withstand normal water pressure even if fully obstructed in my opinion. Of course we should be changing filters at the recommended intervals to maintain clean water, but a failure to do this shouldn't compromise water tightness.

The replacement filter works nicely

We have used Filtrete water filters for years and have always been very happy with them.

these filters are great.

Good product that meet my needs. Easy to install. I am using the 5th one now.

Very easy to install. It cost about $70 to purchase. It replaced an existing reverse osmosis system in our kitchen. Why replace? The old system needed 3 filters replaced. Local company who are the local manufacturer's representatives quoted $500 for the set of 3 filters. I said "You must be kidding". They were insulted and said "no we have the best home water filtration system in the business". Their opinion only. $500 for 3 filters. Installation extra? So I started looking on Amazon's website looking for a replacement system and found 3M's Filtrete system. Great. Already use 3M Filtrete air filters in my furnace. I am already a 3M fan as in a previous career I was a senior assembly plant buyer for Ford Motor Company and 3M was, probably still is a major supplier of many products to all auto manufacturers. I was at Ford for 10 years and I can't ever recall any 3M shipments ever being rejected for quality issues and 3M always delivered on time. My personal opinion: 3M are among the greatest companies on the planet----not just for the Automotive Industry but for home products as well. I've never ever been disappointed by a 3M product,

This is technically my 3rd order1st order is 5 years ago and really like the product.2nd order and 3rd is is just recently.2nd order came in a plastic bag like envelope. Crushed and with the very important accessories missing.I have no choice but to return it.Unlike in USA, where they have home depot and other similars.Over here, Those acceesories that come with it is not easily available locally. Thus the 2nd order is literally not usable.I have no choice but to return it.3rd order came in perfect in a cardboard box. everything is intact.Product itself. Using it for 5 years previously. Zero complains. It filter away chlorine taste (My primary intentions) and other weird ordor from the water. It last about 6 months. Value for money.It's a product worth getting for the price.However, Amazon should pay attention more on the shipping package. Items that does not have a thick cardboard box. I don't think it is a good idea to ship them in plastic envelopes.Other from the rude shock on the second order of this product.All my orders from amazon is up to my expectations.

water tastes good

Took me 30 minutes to install, and no complaint at all.The water taste good and water pressure is the same as previous.