Watts 5YR Premier Filter 5-Year/20,000-Gallon Inline Ice Maker Water Filter
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Watts 5YR Premier Filter 5-Year/20,000-Gallon Inline Ice Maker Water Filter
Customer Review: Better Ice
Summary: 5 Stars
Installation took all of 15 minutes ... can already see greater clarity in ice from the automated icemaker ... even if filter only lasts half of the 5 years, I would consider it a great investment.Customer Review: Better tasting ice
Summary: 5 Stars
Our fridge didn't have an integrated filter for the ice machine, easy install with proper lines, purged the water until it ran clear, ice had no taste or odors and looks clearerCustomer Review: Does The Job!
Summary: 5 Stars
Shortly after installing filter in line on our Refrigerator Water Dispenser we noticed a significant difference in the taste of our water. Excellent value over most filters which are only scheduled to last approx. 6 months.Customer Review: Doesn't work
Summary: 1 Stars
I installed this filter 3 weeks ago into my water line that feeds the ice maker. I previously had a different brand filter that had been working but was getting old and needed to be replaced. After flushing this filter for the recommended amount of time, I let it make some ice. I discarded the first few batches before testing the ice. It is more cloudy and has more white floaties than it did with the old filter. I've never done a review before, but the ineffectiveness of this product caused me to want to warn others. Buy something else and avoid the regret/lost time.Customer Review: Easy to Install and Does the Job Removing Clorine Taste
Summary: 4 Stars
I use the Watts 5YR filter as a pre-filter for my coffee maker. As far as improving the chlorine taste, it does about the same job as the $10 filter it replaced, but takes up much less room. The filter is simple to install. My coffee maker is designed for an in-line filter. Installation was a snap. I have not noticed any scale buildup on the coffee maker, but then our water is from Lake Michigan and has few dissolved solids.
I have not run into the quality control problems that other buyers mention. The quality control issue does concern me, but I do not know how wide spread it is.
I think that from my experience, if you are looking to remove all volatile organics, small particulates, and specific water-borne contaminants, there are much better filters on the market. However those filters also have a case, wall mount brackets and are more expensive initially. For ease of installation for a coffee maker or refrigerator, this is a good choice.