I never figured these would help me, as I hate the taste of water. I just have always disliked it a lot. I love this, however. It fits nicely in the fridge, hold a bunch of water, is easy to clean, seems very strong and well made, and it does make the water taste much better to me.
I have read some reviews that say you cannot clean it, but the black top of mine comes off very easily. Not sure if they had some that were made in error or made differently, but mine comes right off, so it's super easy to clean. Witha new filter in, it filters very fast and fills quickly. After a month or so, it started to filter much more slowly, but I just sit it on the counter and fill the top black part up and go back for a second time if I need to. Very easy. All the parts disconnect easily to clean out, which I have done a few times. I see no mold or anything like that. I have had no issues, and the 3 pack filters cost around $14 and seem to last quite a while. I changed my out, likely too early, just because the price of the refills is so low, and I wanted it to filter faster.
I used to not drink any water, but this makes for very cold, better-tasting water in my book, and I am definitely thankful for it. It holds a lot of water, the spout seems solid and strong, have seen no leaks at all so far, have filled it up and drank at least 20 or so full containers of it, so it seems to be long lasting so far after 2 months.
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| purification method | — | ✗ | ✗ | — | Activated Carbon | Ion Exchange |
| capacity | 216 ounces | 80 ounces | 48 ounces | 216 ounces | 40 gallons | 160 fluid ounces |
| model name | UltraMax | Everyday | Metro | UltraMax | PUR PLUS 30 CUP DISPENSER CRF950Z | 22-Cup Ready-Read Water Filter Dispenser |
| material | Polystyrene | Polystyrene | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| included components | Water Dispenser and Filter | filter, jug | filter | Water Dispenser with Filter | 1 Dispenser, 1 Genuine PUR filter | 1 x 22-Cup Dispenser, 1 x 5-Stage ZeroWater Ion Exchange Filter, 1 x TDS Meter |
| weight | 3.04 pounds | — | 451.78 grams | 3 pounds | 1.9 kilograms | 2.3 pounds |
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Amazing quality water
Purchased this after many, many hours of research. We have hard water and previously had a fridge filter but after 10 years and the filters being replaced, the water tasted awful and sometimes worse than the actual tap water. I'm assuming the water line was probably bad and since the fridge is old I wasn't investing in anything to fix it.At first I was buying the 2.5 gallon jug from the supermarket. Of course when it ran out we all pointed fingers to who would pick up another one. It seemed like yucky tap water was an option more times than not.Decided on this larger pitcher for the fridge as we have a large family and we go through water a lot.I read the negative reviews and decided I have a 50/50 shot this would be defective. I have waited to write this review as I have now used this every day for the past 3 months.Very easy to insert a new filter. Fills up slowly but not slow enough to be frustrated especially since once you give it a good fill to the top you don't have to until the next day. The spicket seems to be holding up well and no leaks as of yet. We are gentle with it and I haven't taken it apart for cleaning yet either.The water tastes very good like PS if you know which one I'm referring to. That was our go-to brand. I can't tell the difference actually. Also upon researching the filters to replace inside I decided upon using the regular britta brand. They last 2 months. The one it came with lasted 2 months exactly. I bought the replacement filters as well in a 3 pack and it's still going strong as I have a few weeks left.To fill, lift the lid, I used my faucet and pour into the well to the max fill line. Once the water gets filtered, I add more water until it's completely full. Off to the fridge it goes. I can't fill inside the fridge as we put it on the top shelf and can't open the lid.We love this water. And I forgot to mention the water we add smells like bleach really bad. This filtered water has no taste or smell. Just tastes refreshingly clean.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
Color: BlackSize: 18 CupStyle: Standard FilterPattern Name: Water Dispenser + 1 FilterVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
Color: BlackSize: 18 CupStyle: Standard FilterPattern Name: Water Dispenser + 1 FilterVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
✓ The product arrived on time and in perfect condition! The packaging was excellent.
✓ Comes with one standard Brita filter, an instruction manual and a filter replacement indicator sticker ( I've put up a picture of this sticker too).
✓ Please do read the instruction manual carefully before setting up. Especially the instructions on filter replacement.
✓ Holds approximately 200 oz of water if filled up to the Max fill line. And for me this dispenser requires refilling every 1.5 days. This varies according to the number of people per household and each person's average water intake. Also, in order to increase the filter efficiency, it is recommended to fill water up to the Max fill mark. I love the fact this pitcher holds a large amount of water when compared to other Brita filters. This means less effort from my side :p
✓ Also, this water dispenser from Brita is a real space saver. It easily fits into quite small spaces in the Kitchen as well as refrigerator (pictures included). I have a small kitchen and a medium sized refrigerator. So this water dispenser works really well for me.
✓ Since this dispenser has a tap - easy pour mechanism, you don't have to move it much.
✓ As per the Brita guidelines, each standard filter requires to be replaced every 2 months. And the filter replacement tracker sticker helps keep track of this!
✓ Another point that I'd love to mention here is the fact that this purifier helped reduce the salty taste of water (due to water hardness) to a great extent. This really helped us a lot!!
That's all I can say now. Will update my review after using this item for a longer time.
Enjoy your dispenser!
Color: BlackSize: 18 CupStyle: Standard FilterPattern Name: Water Dispenser + 1 FilterVerified Purchase
Space saving + Easy to pour Water purifier
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
Amazing product! Exactly what I needed for my small kitchen!Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
✓ The product arrived on time and in perfect condition! The packaging was excellent.
✓ Comes with one standard Brita filter, an instruction manual and a filter replacement indicator sticker ( I've put up a picture of this sticker too).
✓ Please do read the instruction manual carefully before setting up. Especially the instructions on filter replacement.
✓ Holds approximately 200 oz of water if filled up to the Max fill line. And for me this dispenser requires refilling every 1.5 days. This varies according to the number of people per household and each person's average water intake. Also, in order to increase the filter efficiency, it is recommended to fill water up to the Max fill mark. I love the fact this pitcher holds a large amount of water when compared to other Brita filters. This means less effort from my side :p
✓ Also, this water dispenser from Brita is a real space saver. It easily fits into quite small spaces in the Kitchen as well as refrigerator (pictures included). I have a small kitchen and a medium sized refrigerator. So this water dispenser works really well for me.
✓ Since this dispenser has a tap - easy pour mechanism, you don't have to move it much.
✓ As per the Brita guidelines, each standard filter requires to be replaced every 2 months. And the filter replacement tracker sticker helps keep track of this!
✓ Another point that I'd love to mention here is the fact that this purifier helped reduce the salty taste of water (due to water hardness) to a great extent. This really helped us a lot!!
That's all I can say now. Will update my review after using this item for a longer time.
Enjoy your dispenser!
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