Waterdrop UA-5Y 5-Year Under Sink Water Filter System, Ultra Long Life, Reduces Lead, Chlorine, Bad Taste & Odor, Water Filter for Sink Faucet Connects Directly to Your Faucet

The Waterdrop under sink filter system is perfect for kitchen and bathroom. I purchased this product last year (october) and the water is still clean and tastes very good. Easy installation and you too will taste the difference in your water.

A ten minute install for me, including getting my tools out and putting them away. I already have good water (Bremerton WA; reservoir water amazing, well water ok) and was just looking for a bit of "polish". This unit is meeting all of my needs very well. So quick and easy I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Like I said, my water is already good, so this just raises it up. Removes all chlorine aroma and water tastes and smells clean and fresh. I can't speak to longevity yet, but my water is very low in particulates so I don't anticipate any problems. Replacement filters are affordable, and I'll upgrade to their improved cartridge when the time comes. They install and remove with just a quarter turn lock. Very nice. Read the specs to see if it'll meet your needs. I'm very happy with mine.

Let me preface this by saying this is my second time buying this exact filter from this company. I bought one for my first apartment and it outlived my stay there. I moved into a new apartment and purchased it again without hesitation. Water taste? GONE. 100%. The strong chemical taste and smell are completely gone. I live in Fort Worth, Texas, where the municipal water is treated with chloramines and has a higher, alkaline pH (this is publicly reported in the city’s water quality data). If you’re sensitive to taste and smell like I am, you’ll immediately notice the difference. Design and installation: It’s long, slim, and takes up very little space, which is perfect for apartment living. I bought the quick-connect version and installation was quick and straightforward. It does require a few basic tools, but the process is simple and well explained. Important install tip: Keep filter replacement in mind when choosing the install location. You’ll need enough clearance underneath to remove it. Replacement is a twist-and-pull-down motion, so don’t install it too close to the cabinet floor. Planning ahead makes future filter changes easy. (Leave like 2-3 inches open) Practical and environmental bonus: I’ve stopped buying bottled water. A 40-pack at Walmart is around $6 and it goes fast. This filter cost me $129.99, and spread over about 5 years that’s roughly $26 per year, which is far cheaper than constantly buying bottled water. On top of the savings, it significantly reduces plastic waste, which matters to me. (Although I would never let it reach max capacity to be honest) Final thoughts: I genuinely love this filter. It’s effective, compact, easy to replace, and ideal if you live in an apartment and don’t have the option for a whole-house system. (Reverse osmosis still the best thing BUT I CANNOT AFFORD IT) Everyone should have one. My only wish is that I had the same filtration in my shower as well. Highly recommend.

This product comes with everything to install as a main filter or on a single line. IF you bought a water filter faucet to be installed in addition to the original OR you purchased a Kitchen Faucet WITH Water Filter Faucet, you will need to buy an additional splitter for the cold-water supply valve. Really good choice if you live in a apartment or rental property. Not a install and better than using a pitcher for drinking water. The price and ease of installation makes it easy to remove and take it with you for the next place. The filter is thin and a little tall but fits nicely under the sink. The part that you mount, where the filter installs to, has the ability to lift up and be removed as a complete unit before taking the filter off. That helps to have something under it to catch water when you remove the filter. I purchased a pressure gauge to see when the filter is getting to the end of its life. Ad says 2 years of use, MAX. That depends on many factors but the two easiest is water Use and Quality. Water quality can greatly reduce the life. If you have a well or if the municipality has sediments, mineral deposits, and "other", the life will be far less. If you have the filter in line with the main faucet and dishwasher, more water flow, the more water used, the more the filter is catching. The 10UA is good for 11000 Gallons. The 15UA is good for 19000 Gallons. You can look up water usage on USGS. Can you buy the 10UA and upgrade the filter to 15UA later, yes. The mounts are the same. Water quality is really good; Price point is great; Filter replacement cost is budget friendly.

I've been using the Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System for a few weeks now, and I'm overall quite pleased with it. The water tastes noticeably better, and I appreciate the reduction in chlorine and other contaminants. However, the one downside I've noticed is a significant decrease in water pressure. Pros: Excellent water quality: The filter effectively removes chlorine, sediment, and other impurities, resulting in cleaner, fresher-tasting water. Easy installation: The system is designed for DIY installation, and the included instructions make it straightforward to set up. Long filter life: Each filter cartridge lasts up to 24 months or 16,000 gallons, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Affordable price: Compared to some other under-sink filter systems, the Waterdrop 15UA is a budget-friendly option. Cons: Reduced water pressure: The most noticeable drawback is the decrease in water pressure. While it's still usable, it's definitely a trade-off for cleaner water. Overall: If you're looking for a reliable and affordable under-sink water filter that significantly improves water quality, the Waterdrop 15UA is a good choice. However, be aware that you may experience a decrease in water pressure. Additional Tips: If water pressure is a major concern, you might consider a different type of filter system, such as a reverse osmosis system. Regularly check the filter cartridge and replace it as needed to maintain optimal water flow and filtration. I hope this review is helpful!

Fairly easy to install for an under sink product. Does not include the female fitting adapter for the faucet side hose. Instructions say that they will send you one, but everything is apart and scattered on the floor. I need that now, not in a few days. So a trip to the local hardware store might be required to complete the installation. With the proper connections in hand the installation goes smoothly. Wall mounted unit comes with a sticky back drill guide to locate the mounting screws. Just stick it to the wall where you want it and drill in the marked places. Unit mounted up with no issues. After running water through it for the specified time the water tastes so much better than before. Easy-peazy.

We moved into a home that had really terrible tasting water. We ordered this filter and it worked immediately and made it completely tasteless. Very easy install as well. It states it’s supposed to last for 24 months, but after about six months of use, we started to get a hint of the bad earthy flavor again. I contacted their customer service and they sent a replacement out within two days. Very satisfied, hopefully this one will last the full two years and when I need to replace it will continue with this product

I have one primary criteria for a water filter: the water coming out the other end needs to taste good. This filter was a smashing success in that regard. The next criteria are ease of filter changes and ease of installation. Changing the filter is dead easy, but I'm not anticipating having to do that for 5 full years. My last house had a 4-stage RO filtration system and changing those filters was a royal pain, involving wrenches, buckets, towels to mop up spills, etc. So, through painful experience, it was one of the things I looked for this time around. I want to be able to change a filter in 3 minutes - not 3 hours. Installation was very easy, too, but because I am using this as an in-line filter for our refrigerator, it did not come with the correct fittings. It assumes you are installing it in the cold water line under your kitchen sink, and those are typically 3/8" compression fittings - which understandably match what is on this unit. A fridge, on the other hand, uses 1/4" compression fittings for its water line (as well as the valve in the wall behind the fridge) and so I had to make a run to my local plumbing store to purchase two adapters - one for the inlet and one for the outlet - for a grand total of $8. I also found that the threaded connection at the water supply valve leaked unless I used the Teflon tape that (thankfully) ships in the box. I torqued everything up and observed it for 30 minutes: no leaks. This is important since it will be behind the fridge where slow leaks wouldn't be obvious until the floor and/or walls were ruined. So, why TWO filters for my fridge? Simple. The one inside my Whirlpool fridge (Everydrop EDRARXD1) is both expensive and it doesn't do a very good job. I had to fire it. Nothing personal. They retail for $60 and need to be replaced every 6 months. So that's $120/year - all for the privilege of bad-tasting water. And, both the water and the ice in my fridge tasted horrible, even with regular filter changes. So, for essentially the same price, I purchased this 5-year filter and put it in-line with the fridge. Now, I have dual filtration: the first is this one and then the one inside the fridge. I figure that the fridge filter will no longer have to do much of anything, since this filter does all the heavy lifting, so I do not plan to change it - it can act as a pass-through piece of pipe for the next 5 years. After installation, I ran the water for 5 minutes as instructed and then had my wife and a guest in our house taste the water. Moment of truth... We all agreed it was pristine. No odor. No taste. Mission accomplished.

Most people can install this themselves as long as they have more up to date plumbing.

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J'ai récemment installé le système de filtre à eau Waterdrop 15UA sous mon comptoir, et je suis vraiment impressionné par ses performances. C'est un concurrent sérieux à Brita, et il fonctionne vraiment bien. L'eau a un goût frais et pur, et je peux dire adieu aux bouteilles en plastique ! Ce qui m'a le plus surpris, c'est la durée de vie de la cartouche. Le modèle moyen dure jusqu'à 24 mois, ce qui est énorme par rapport à d'autres systèmes. Cela signifie moins de remplacements et plus de tranquillité d'esprit. L'installation a été simple, et le design compact s'intègre parfaitement sous l'évier. Si vous cherchez un système de filtration efficace et durable, je ne peux que recommander le Waterdrop 15UA. C'est un excellent investissement pour une eau de qualité !

Easy installation. This model works on it's side which was crucial for fitting into my kitchen cabinet. It says it's good for 2 years but it also says it's good for 19,000 gallons. I use a maximum of 3 gallons a day from my cold kitchen tap, so shouldn't it be good for 17 years???. Regardless, the taste is improved and more importantly the heavy metals are hopefully gone.

Worth the money for sure. No more plastic bottles. Even better tasting water