I have used this for about a month and I am glad I purchased. We got tired of buying bottled water and having to store the extra bottles, etc. We also tried a water machine, but having to constantly fill the 5 gallon jugs with quarters just got annoying as did having to store the extra jugs. The Brita fits in our refrigerator and the extra filters are small and easy to store. The larger capacity is really nice. The size and the spout is great for placing in the refrigerator to always have cold water. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast the water filters now (my Brita pitcher from many years ago was very slow). It was so fast I initially thought the filter wasn't working! My entire Brita fills up in about 1 minute or less. I love the 'handles' at the top which make it easy to transport from sink to fridge when full. I did buy the higher-end filters. I live in an area where we have extremely hard water and the chlorine levels can be high enough that you can both taste and smell it. I have not had any issues with the Brita filter clearing up such hard, chlorinated water. The water tastes clear. In my opinion, it is better than bottled water taste-wise. I have been very impressed at how well the water is filtered. I also use the filtered water in tea kettles and such and do not get nearly as much hardwater residue. I have recommended this to others in my area as it is a an economical way to get very clean drinking water. This tastes just as good as a reverse osmosis system but is a fraction of the cost even when purchasing more filters. Read more
We ordered this hoping it would help after getting a new well put in. We got a water testing kit for basic testing and our water is pretty good. It has a high total alkalinity, which was really the only thing really out of whack. Iron, pH, bacteria, sulfide, manganese, hardness, mercury, nitrates were all normal. We have a filter on the water coming into the house and this just filters it more. From the tap the total alkalinity was at the 240 range which was the highest measurement. With the Brita it measured 180. So it did help. The water does taste a little bit better too. I can't say anything about the other trace elements because we didn't have them in our water, but it did lower the total alkalinity to normal levels so it is doing something. The slim design fits perfectly in our side by side fridge and I do love having the spout on the front is great for filling glasses and water bottles. So far there have been no leaks from the spout or the container. Of course user error when filling the top while it's still in the fridge or a cat tripping you up on the way to put it back in said fridge cannot be blamed on Brita. The filters are very fast, much faster than the old ones that I used to have. However, when it starts getting full, the filter does slow down, but...physics. So not too surprising. The filter will be very fast until the water rises above the bottom of the filter, then it will slow down...a lot. But it will still filter. I just keep water in the top until the bottom fills up. There is an indicator on top to let you know when to change the filter. Not sure how it works, but it lights up every time I close the lid. Time will tell. That reminds me, I need to order filters so I have them on hand. Sigh. I do keep a pitcher to fill the top so I don't have to carry it from the sink to the fridge. It's not too heavy if it's empty and you are only filling the top, but water weight begins to add up. 1 gallon = about 9 pounds, roughly. So it's up to you haw much you want to carry. Keeping a pitcher to fill up the top is much easier, and remember the cat, sometimes safer. Also if you have dogs, small children, etc. It's also wonderful not having to spend money on cases of water bottles every month!! Less waste and save money! It works great, functional, and actually did make a difference in my water testing. I do recommend it. Better than the old Brita pitcher and the filters are better too. So far! Read more
This was really good because it got rid of the horrible flavor of my water. I will say I like the capacity and narrowness for the sake of keeping the water cold. It has worked great so far, but I have only had it for about a month! It is decently quick in filtering. I would buy it again. Read more
Exactly what I needed since I don’t have a refrigerator with a water dispenser. The Brita Dispenser with filter is easy to set up and fits perfectly on my refrigerator top shelf. The city water taste is gone. Fresh filtered water from now on, delivered with a steady moderate stream. No longer need to buy bottled water for the home! Good buy for health and finance reasons! It all adds up! Read more
I use this daily. Filters are easy to buy and change out. Holds a good amount of water, easy to pour. It's the perfect size to fit in my fridge. For someone who drinks a lot of water, you may have to fill it up a few times per day, but less than other smaller filters. You also do not have to take it out of the fridge and pour, the nozzle makes it easy. I've used it for months it's been great. Read more
