Customer Reviews With Photos

These filters seem ok but they dont look as high quality in person as they do in the product photos. Mine were undamaged but compare my photo on this review to the first two product photos...its hard to believe they are the same filter. Anyway as long as they filter to 5 micron i guess how neat the pleats are doesnt matter that much, but what if the quality of the manufacturing also affects the filtering ability? Its hard to tell of course. I just use these after a 5 micron carbon/kdf filter anyway to catch any carbon or particles from clogging my water softener venturi so its not that critical. That said, ive had a lot higher quality filters than these ones before but if they do the job then i guess they are fine.

The water drop, spotless car washing system is easily the best bang for your buck compared to others. I won't name those other brands, but just for an idea, one starts with a C and ends with an R. The Waterdrop blows that away in all categories! Value: The standard 4.5”x10” resin filter changes are much easier & affordable to replace than any brands I've seen, and for the overall size, too, you just can't beat it. Water-Drop sells a replacement kit, or you can fill your own resin for better value & increased resin lifespan The build quality: is terrific, with stainless steel where needed, a thick steel mounting bracket, a bypass/off valve, and an excellent design for the bypass pipe. The bypass valve is also stainless steel, and the pipe threads are cut/protected perfectly. Make sure to Teflon tape the threads, which are standard 3/4 NPT (NOT HOSE THREAD). The results: were precisely as claimed on the listing! No water spots were left behind, not even one, during my wash process. I haven’t changed the filters yet. I’ve gone through maybe 150 gals. In addition, I'm using some pre-filters (in-line) before this unit for the high chlorine content in my area, and I hope to get 4-600 gals of spot-free rinse before needing a resin change. Please remember that the frequency of resin changes may vary depending on how clean your inflow water is. A good rule is to check your TDS with a meter before & after using. Additional notes: -This is NOT meant for drinking water. -Once TDS is above ten, it’s time to change the resin. -The units bracket can be swapped if you need to switch flow direction. -Came well packaged with Teflon tape, filter wrench, hardware, and easy-to-read instructions. -I recommend to buy it as a “package” with an extra set filters for additional savings -Pre-filtering the water for specific contaminates before this unit saves money in resin -TDS tester not included like some others. -unit is heavy but compact enough to fit behind my head in my detail van.

This is what's inside the black plastic shell. This filter was used for 3.5 months in a prewar building upper east side Manhattan, NYC. I don't know what it looks like when brand new, but flow decreased after 3.5 months. Flow and taste is better with replacement. Single user and daily water drinker.

I moved into an apartment and this part of Florida has hard water. I decided to purchase this filter and see how it would work since I don't want to waste time and money boiling and storing water inefficiently or pay the highway robbery prices at the store (seriously). I had to use the original hose to complete the line to the faucet which wasn't my original plan but it worked. I ran the water for a while as directed and poured some into a glass and it had no taste at all, which is amazing because the spout in the bath smells bad (thankfully I bought a filter for the showerhead and use that exclusively). Knowing I'll be set on drinking water for the 3 years is peace of mind. I went the extra step of buying a filtered pitcher and haven't had a single issue with either. This part of the state doesn't usually suffer from storms, but if the need arises I can easily fill a few 5-gallon pails and keep myself safe, clean, fed, and hydrated for literal pennies. I might be fanboying really hard right now, but I saw someone at Publix buy two big 24-packs of water with a smile, thinking he did well. Investing in a good set of reusable bottles would pay off quickly and the convenience factor would be moot since paying for and lugging those cases of nonsense is more of a chore than refilling a bottle or two and tossing it in the fridge. I keep one (added a pic) at home and it's never empty so I'd wager I'm saving something like $10 a week in just drinking water, that's $520 a year! I got this filter on sale and it ran me $87, the water bottle was $9.99. Get on board and stop paying advertisers and brands for something that you can access and treat freely with the simplicity of a Waterdrop filter.

Setup First off, I live in an area with very poor water quality. The water is poor in terms of hardness and overall TDS. These are the two primary attributes that affect taste and can easily be measured. A simple TDS meter can be had for less than $15 on waterdropoutlet.com. Hardness/scaling is generally noticed by water spots on your dishes, and white or green crust that builds up on your faucets. Water from my tap tested at over 500 TDS which is extremely bad. Installation As far as the installation, it really is quite simple. When they say an average person can install this in 30 minutes, they are being accurate. I took my time reading through all the instructions and watching the video installation and probably finished in no longer than 45 minutes. A simple drill should be all you need. Drilling a quick hole in the drain pipe & installing a slot for the included water faucet, if you don't already have one, are the only things that may give you pause. These are covered in the manufacturer's YouTube video and I felt more than comfortable after watching it. Many people likely wouldn't need to drill a slot for the faucet, but I did. They give you a sizing circle but I actually went much smaller as the actual faucet is smaller than indicated by the sizing circle. Results As originally mentioned, my water tested at over 500 TDS. Using the highest quality Samsung fridge filter from WaterDrop my TDS dropped by about 100 and was in the low 400's, which is still quite high. After completing draining I tested my water at approximately 100, which was higher than expected. As I ran the water a bit longer I saw it drop further. After running through some cycles the faucet started producing water that tested as low as 40 in terms of TDS. This is extremely good in terms of where I started. The system claims to reduce TDS by about 90% or more and that's right where I am at. If you have a better starting point, your results should be even better. Other Thoughts Overall I'm thrilled with this little device. My in-laws have a traditional R/O system that takes up the entire cupboard under their sink. Doing some research, these can have issues with mold growth if left unused for any sort of prolonged period. I feel much better with this system and it fits in nicely aside my waste disposal unit. This system has a water waste ratio of 1:1 meaning that for every one cup of filtered water you produce, you produce one cup of water waste that goes down the drain. This is actually substantially better than most systems I've seen but worth noting if you care about that. It produces a sort of low hum when in use but I actually kind of like it. It lets me know it's working. I drink tea almost every day and now I finally have good water that won't cause build up on my electric kettle. The taste is akin to bottled water as well. Additional Considerations One of the things that bugs me is that my fridge produces ice that ends up flaking in water. As it melts you can tell there are clear particulates in your water. These are termed as "harmless" and should just be minerals that are in your pipes but I definitely don't like it. Going forward I may pick up a second unit to hook up behind my fridge. The only challenge would be figuring out how to connect direct to the unit since it would not be directed to the included faucet. Overall I think this is one of the best purchases I've made in the past year and have been happily using the system for over a month now.

If you have your top shelf at the highest level of your Samsung frig (as I do), you might be a little dismayed because this filter is slightly longer than the Samsung (OEM) filter. That requires you to remove the shelf (which is easy to do) in order to install the filter. But once installed, the filter will clear the shelf and can be put back at the highest level. Other than that, it fits "like a glove" and IF it truly has a one year guaranteed working life (as opposed to the 6 month life of the OEM filter) it is a tremendous bargain! Even if you decide to replace it on the 6 month schedule, it's still a great deal. (I've long thought the OEM filter was way overpriced...it's just a simple filter!) Don't forget to initially dispense about 2-3 gallons of water into a pitcher from the frig's tap after installing to bleed off air bubbles and manufacturing sentiment. The filter instructions omits this step (it just says to "dispense one glass full"...that's insufficient.). Other than that, this seems like a "best buy"!

I'd been relying on those pitcher-base water filters, but wanted to take the leap to an RO based system after moving into my new place this past summer. After doing a lot of research, I settled on the Waterdrop G3P800 system because it seemed to hit the sweet spot of great design and filtration performance (I own a number of products that have won the Red Dot Design Award and trust me, you will never regret owning a product that has won the Red Dot). So even though the jG3P800 was pricey, I reasoned the cost couldn't compare to being able to drink and cook with water that is free of not only common contaminants like lead, but newer, harder-to-filter stuff like PFAS "forever chemicals" that many filters won't catch. As such, the main points about why I chose the Waterdrop 800GPD are: * 800 gallons per day capacity * Efficiency (only 1 cup of waste water for every 3 cups of purified water) * Informative indicators on both smart faucet and main filtration unit (see pictures) * Easy-to-replace filters with indicators that let you know when you need to do so * Tankless, on-demand system (no need to worry about bacterial build up in tanks) * Integrated, in-line UV light to kill any bacteria that might have bypassed filtration * Extensive 9-stage filtration, including PFAS "forever chemicals" * Sleek, futuristic, integrated design that looks great both above and below countertop (and leaves plenty of space under) So it was to my great dismay that when my package arrived, I discovered the smart RO faucet was actually missing in the box! I immediately contacted Waterdrop support via waterdropoutlet.com.com, but in my anxiousness, I also ended up calling their toll free number. I was pleasantly surprised when someone actually answered the call in less than 5 minutes, as I was in a fairly sour mood given that a major component was missing on an expensive purchase. After explaining my situation, Waterdrop offered to send a replacement faucet out immediately. There was no back-and-forth—the agent on the phone just asked me to verify my shipping address and the missing part. Just two days later, I received a package with the smart RO faucet inside! The installation itself took a few hours (it helped that I already had a hole for the smart faucet pre-drilled into the countertop). I'm sure it would have gone faster had I had more experience with plumbing, but as long as you read the directions carefully and/or watch the installation videos, installing the RO system should be relatively straightforward. The most difficult part was drilling a 1/4" hole into the waste water pipe in order to connect the wastewater line from the Waterdrop filtration unit to. The best moment? When I plugged in the RO system to the under-counter power outlet and turned the 800 GPD on. It was lovely watching the displays light up and the RO system do its thing (you need to initially flush the system for 30 minutes, but the smart display on the faucet will let you know when the water is ready for drinking). I've now been using the Waterdrop RO system for almost 2 weeks now. I naturally use it for all drinking and cooking needs now, but given the extremely fast flow rate and the endurance of the 3 hefty filters, I am also using it to do a final rinse of all my dishes and flatware (I prefer to hand wash my dishes vs. running the dishwasher). I've also noticed my cats seem to love the taste and the purity of the water as well. In conclusion, I am completely delighted with my Waterdrop RO system. The hiccup with the missing smart faucet was annoying, but Waterdrop's responsive and helpful customer service really made up for the packaging oversight. Thus, without any reservations, I can heartily recommend the Waterdrop G3P800.

Like that this pitcher filters my drinking water. Liked that it worked great at first. Like that the charged battery for the filter last a very long time. Like that I have this upstairs for filtered drinking water for nighttime. Downstairs at this time! Dislikes that I can't trust that it will stop when I press the button to stop it. Sometimes it stops on first try, sometimes second time or third and sometimes it doesn't stop and glass over flows. I had to put this grilling tray under it to protect my cabinet.

Great filter for the value of money, doesn’t add flavor to the water and it is very easy to install!

I really like this water filter! 1 I don't like having water bottles and do like to conserve. It tastes like good water and my house halls hard water. It is very easy to use and set up the filter. The filter is easy to set up. It holds a lot of water I can fill up my gallon jug that I make crystal light with about 3 times. The price isn great. The filter works great!

I used this in the undersink, 3 stage system that is white instead of using the included CS filter. This UF filter cleans out more. It is more expensive and will also last longer than the CS filter. The reminder lights on my system will be off, but no big deal there. I set reminders with Alexa so she will tell me when to change all of the filters in my home as there are many. I am hoping this will be NSF certified soon............ Also, I think waterdrop should have some of these filters on subscribe and save....what could be a better reminder to change the filter than receiving the new one in the mail??!! And STOP LYING to your customers, Waterdrop!! This UF filter DOES fit PERFECTLY in the TSC system as well as the TSU system. I know, I have the TSC system. IT WORKS PERFECTLY!

Los filtros de agua son dispositivos esenciales que mejoran la calidad del agua potable al eliminar impurezas y contaminantes.

I've used WaterDrop filters before and am a fan of how easy they are. I especially like that this filter sits on the bottom of the cabinet floor and doesn't require installing a hanging bracket. This makes it great for apartment dwellers who don't have to worry about leaving behind some holes. The insulation took about 10 minutes tops and was super easy. They included supply hoses are of really good quality, but… The hoses have red striping on the stainless steel braiding. That is typically used in plumbing to indicate a hot water hose, but these are for cold water. I'm not sure why they didn't use traditional blue striping. Not a problem for the installer and owner, but if a plumber wants to come in, he or she might be a bit confused as why there are hot water supply lines going into a cold water filter.

I have a five year filter in front of my cold side for my kitchen sink. The manufacturer of the five year filter sent for free the filter holder to put in front of it since I am on Phoenix AZ city water. I am thrilled with the savings over bottled water and the taste this system provides. I don't get five years out of my main filter but at least 3 using these filters inline. I do not have a separate water dispenser, all cold water coming out of my sink faucet is filtered so use is heavy. All water for cooking, pets and the line going to my refrigerator ice and cold water as well. Will purchase these filters again.