Water is the most critical element in the human body. It is not only the source of all body fluids but is also essential for the proper and healthy functioning of all the major organs and regulates body temperature. Pure drinking water plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Tap water is not as pure as it is claimed to be. To ensure that the water you are drinking is pure and fit to consume, you needed to have extra filtration systems. There are a lot of companies available in the market which are providing water filtration systems in different sizes, shapes, and capacities. One such company is Aquasana. Aquasana, due to its innovative and efficient water filtration systems, has gained a lot of attraction from customers and also a winner of Eco-Excellence Awards™.
In this review, we will be evaluating some of the popular products of Aquasana. We have done considerable research on all the Aquasana products and want to help you in making the best purchase decision.
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Aquasana offers products in the following categories:
- Aquasana Whole House Filtration System
- Aquasana Drinking Water Filtration System
- Aquasana Shower Water Filtration System
- Aquasana Replacement Filters
Best Aquasana Water Filter Systems
1. Aquasana Whole House Water Filter System
- Capacity: 1 million gallons/year
- Efficiency: 97%
- Installation: Easy to install
More Features: It removes chlorine, lead, mercury, pesticides, and herbicides from water to make it pure and clean. Even it improves the taste and removes odor from water.
Usage: There are very few companies offering filtration systems for the entire house. If you do not want to compromise on the water quality for any household tasks other than washing and watering your garden, then this is the best option for you. It is also perfect for drinking purposes and saves you from the hurdle of attaching a separate filter on your tap or getting a pitcher/dispenser for your drinking water. Bathing from filtered water will improve your skin and hair quality in a concise time.
Efficiency: This filter removes 97 percent of chlorine and other harmful elements in water like lead, mercury, pesticides, and herbicides. The carbon and KDF filters are designed in such a way to leave the healthy minerals in the water and reduce the harmful contaminants. This filter does not reduce the total dissolved solids (TDS) from the water.
Capacity: The whole house filtration systems usually work for an extended period. This model is good enough for 10 years or 1 million water gallons. The pre and post-filters work for 3 months and need to be changed for a better flow rate.
Design and Installation: Installation is easy and is explained in the user manual, which comes with the package. It comes with all the essential elements needed for installation. Design is simple, and there is no complexity in understanding the system and dealing with it later on.
Our Rating and Verdict: As this filter does not remove the dissolved solids, so it is not as efficient as other competitors when it comes to drinking water. It is perfect for bathing, washing eatables, and cooking purposes. We give it a 4/5 rating.
2. Aquasana 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filter System – Review
- Weight: 6 Pounds
- Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
- Battery: 1590 hours
More Features: This 3-stage water filter system removes rust, sediments, silt, mercury, lead, chlorine and organic chemicals. It doesn’t harm TDS.
Usage: An instant option to transform tap water into purest drinking water. It is also an excellent option for washing all your eatables like fruits, vegetables, and meat.
Efficiency: The filters installed in this model are more efficient than the whole house model. It is mainly for drinking purposes, and Aquasana has not compromised on filter quality in this model. It removes 99 percent chlorine and other contaminants present in the water. One problem is still there; it does not remove TDS. The three filters work simultaneously to give you the best results. 1st filter catches rust, sediments, and silt, 2nd filter reduces organic chemicals and chlorine, while the third one takes on heavy metals like lead and mercury.
Capacity: It can filter half a gallon of water in 1 minute. Your work will not slow down with this much speed. It outnumbers other filters with this filtration speed. Overall, the filters can filter 600 gallons. It lasts for around 6 months for an average household of 2-4 people.
Design: As the name suggests, it works under the sink. The filters are attached under the sink, and the faucet remains over the counter. Fitting is easy; replacing filters is just a twist away. It comes with three different colours of faucets so that you can choose the one according to your kitchen décor. The faucets are 100 per cent metal and lead-free.
Our Rating and Verdict: A fast flow rate and economical water filtration, despite the inability to filter out TDS, earns this model a 4.3/5 rating.
3. Aquasana Countertop Drinking Water Filter System, White – Review
- Weight: 0.16 ounces
- Capacity: 450 gallons
- Flow Rate: 0.4 GPM
More Features: This 3-stage water filter doesn’t harm healthy minerals and remove heavy metals, lead, mercury and pharmaceuticals from the water.
Usage: A countertop option for you to get instant drinking water.
Efficiency: When it comes to chlorine removal, it is slightly less effective than the previous model, as it removes 97 percent chlorine. It is certified by NSF to remove lead, mercury, and pharmaceuticals. It retains the healthy minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium for healthy drinking water. Carbon, catalytic carbon, and ion exchange filters work together to provide you with the best drinking water.
Capacity: Half a gallon filtration speed per hour and 450 gallons of total water filtration capacity make it quite an economical purchase. 450-gallon capacity lasts for around 6 months for an average American household.
Design: The design makes the installment easy and hassle-free. Replacing the filters is just a twist away. All you need to do is attach the pipe to the faucet, and you are good to go.
Our Rating and Verdict: This countertop water filtration system has been creating a lot of buzz due to its innovative and efficient features. We give it a 4.5/5 rating.
Aquasana Shower Water Filtration
4. Aquasana AQ-4105CHR Deluxe Water System with 5′ Wand Premium Massaging Head, Chrome shower filter – Review
- Weight: 2.8 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 6.2 x 8.8 inches
- Flow Rate: 2.5 GPM
More Features: This water filter comes with coconut shell, carbon and zinc filter to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and other harmful contaminants from water without affecting TDS.
Usage: There are some areas in our country where the water quality is not fit for bathing. Adults can tolerate the hardness in water, but young ones are unable to do it. Hard water causes a skin rash, irritation in the eyes, and deteriorates hair quality. It is also great for your pet’s health.
Effectiveness: The coconut shell carbon and zinc work to reduce chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and other harmful substance to give you better skin and hair. It also removes breathable elements from your water to provide you with better air quality while you bath.
Capacity: It filters up to 10,000 gallons of water and can last for 5-6 months for an average household.
Design: This model comes with a shower wand of 5 feet and helps in bathing your kids and pets. The chrome shower and wand look beautiful when attached to your shower. The massage option increases your value of money. You can enjoy a good head massage with it as well.
Our Rating and Verdict: One of the best shower filtration systems on the market. The users have reported a significant increase in skin and hair quality after using this filter for a couple of months. We rate it at 4.6/5.
Aquasana Replacement Filters
Replacement filters are the most critical part of any filtration system. Aquasana produces quality replacement filters to complement its filtration systems.
Aquasana Whole House Replacement Filters
Aquasana uses two filters that need to be changed every 3 months for a better flow rate.
5. Aquasana Replacement 20-Inch, Sediment Pre-filters for Whole House Water Filter Systems, 4-pack – Review
- Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 20 inches
- Efficiency: 99%
More Features: It’s indeed one of the best water filters to remove sediments from water. The filter removes sediments up to 99% efficiently.
This filter removes sediments and works perfectly well for three months. After three months, it may start to slow down the flow rate because of the sediment deposit. Deposition guarantees that the filter is working and stopping sediments coming into your water.
6. Aquasana Replacement 0.35 Sub-micron Post-Filter for Whole House Water Filter Systems – Review
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 10 inches
- Size: 1 pack
More Features: This water filter removes chlorine, bad odor, taste, and heavy metals from water without removing healthy minerals from it.
The post-filter helps in chlorine reduction and removal of heavy metals. If the water quality in your area is good, this filter may last for more than 3 months, but do not use it for more than 6 months.
Our Rating and Verdict: Ease of replacement and efficiency of the filters earn them a 4/5 rating.
Aquasana Drinking Water Replacement Filters
7. Aquasana AQ-5300R 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filter Replacement Cartridges – Review
- Weight: 1 pound
- Dimensions: 7 x 2.5 x 6 inches
- Size: 3 Pack
More Features: It’s a 3-stage water filter system that doesn’t occupy much space. It removes the harmful contaminants from water efficiently.
If you are using Aquasana under sink filtration system, then this is the set of filters you need. The replacement is easy and consumes around 5 minutes of your time. Filters work efficiently to remove 99 percent of all the harmful contaminants present in your water.
Our Rating and Verdict: We give it a 4.3/5 rating, which is in accordance with the 3-stage filtration system discussed above.
8. Aquasana Replacement Filter Cartridges for Aquasana Countertop Water Filtration System – Review
- Weight: 0.33 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.4 x 2.2 inches
- Flow Rate: 0.4 GPM
More Features: It’s an affordable water filter that removes sediments and heavy metals from the water to make it pure and clean for drinking.
Countertop replacement filters are an efficient way to ensure that you drink the purest drinking water. They last for around 450 gallons of water and are very economical.
Our Rating and Verdict: Easy replacement and efficient working earn them a 4.5/5 rating.
Aquasana Shower Replacement Filters
9. Aquasana Replacement Filter Cartridge for Shower Filters – Review
- Weight: 1.59 pounds
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 inches
- Size: 1 pack
More Features: This shower filter system removes hard water and sediments from the water to make it healthy for your skin, nails and hair. It doesn’t remove the TDS from water.
Designed to be replaced with just a twist, their replacements are a great way to ensure that you keep on getting softer skin and shinier hair from your Aquasana shower filtration system. It can filter 10,000 gallons of water and can last for around 6 months.
Our Rating and Verdict: These filters do what they are supposed to do. They are rated at 4.6/5.
FAQs
A question-answer session will help you in deciding which Aquasana product is best for you.
Q: How does the whole house filtration system work?
A: The whole house filtration system is composed of 3 filters. The first filter filters sediments in the water, the second filter is the carbon filter, which removes chlorine and other contaminants, and then the 3rd filter, post-filter, ensures further filtration and purification of water.
Q: How can I ensure a faster flow rate?
A: Replacing pre and post-filters every three months ensures there is no clogging, and you enjoy fast running water from all the taps in your home.
Q: Aquasana offers various filtration solutions. Which one should I buy?
A: It all depends on your needs, budgets, and the quality of your tap water. If you live in an area where the water quality is fine and you need to improve it for just drinking purposes, then get a drinking water filtration system. If the water in your area is hard, get a shower filtration system.
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