{"id":1420,"date":"2022-02-02T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watersoftenercritic.com\/?page_id=1420"},"modified":"2022-02-08T15:14:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T15:14:09","slug":"countertop-filters-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/watersoftenercritic.com\/countertop-filters-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Countertop Water Filters (Reviews & Buying Guides)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Countertop water filters can easily get glossed over: they\u2019re simpler than their under-the-sink brethren, they\u2019re not same as reverse osmosis system, and some people might not care for the unit cluttering up their counter space, but read on and you\u2019ll see why picking up the best countertop water filter.<\/p>\n

Considerations for Buying a Countertop Water Filter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Whats the best countertop water filter?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Countertop water filtration systems are great because they\u2019re easy: you don\u2019t have to get under your sink, you don\u2019t have to do much complicated plumbing, or mount heavy units anywhere. Just put it next to your sink, plug it into the pipeline, and you\u2019ve got a great drink. No muss, no fuss.<\/p>\n

A couple things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

Space<\/h3>\n

All these filters sit on your counter instead of in the cabinet under your sink. They take up space; not a lot, but enough you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re okay with it being where it is.<\/p>\n

Connection<\/h3>\n

Most of the inline units here (not the gravity ones like the Berkey and Zen) connect to the nozzle of your kitchen\u2019s faucet. A hose will run from the connector to the filtration unit. If you do not like the aesthetic of this, either take a look at the gravity systems or reevaluate the possibility of a under-the-counter filtration system.<\/p>\n

Installation<\/h3>\n

Similar to connection, make sure your faucet has a removable or replaceable aerator on the nozzle. Some kitchen faucet nozzles have huge shower-style heads on them that will not permit the installation of a countertop filter.<\/p>\n

Replacement Filters<\/h3>\n

You can get most replacement filters without much trouble, but make sure you\u2019re not getting a unit with rare replacement filters. Also, the annual replacement price of the filters should be factored into the operation costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Picks for the Best Countertop Water Filters in 2018<\/h2>\n

We took a look at the marketplace and boiled the options down to the following five options. Here are our picks for the best countertop water filters available right now<\/p>\n

#1 – The Home Master TMJRF2E Jr F2 Elite Sinktop Water Filtration System<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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