My well water has always been very good for being hard and unconditioned. Some of my neighbors have orange toilet bowls and bath tubs from rust and iron. One neighbor’s water smells like rotten eggs – a sure sign of sulfur. So filtering your household water is pretty current around here. The only quandary I ever had with the water in my house is sandy sediment. Back in 2007, I wrote “GE Smartwater Household Sediment Filtration System Review”. I gave this water filter a thumbs up because it works well… as long as you keep the filter changed. But I kept forgetting. A friend recommended that I have a Culligan Depth Filter installed. Read this informative review and find out about the pros and cons of having a Culligan Depth Filter Installed in your home.
The Pros
My friend was legal. The Culligan Depth Filter I rent sits quietly (most of the time) in my basement filtering the sandy sediment out of my water. It’s been several months since it was installed, and it’s working ravishing. The water in my house is filtered by Culligan 24/7 and I don’t have to lift a finger (except to write the monthly checks.)
Before the depth filter was installed, Culligan tested my water for free. They checked mine to glean out if it needed conditioned, as well as filtered. It didn’t.
The installation of the Culligan Depth Filter was quick and easy. The filter is tall, but not real large in diameter, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space. The filter requires a standard electrical outlet and a water drain to operate.
The Cons
An annoying con was communication with the Culligan office I deal with. I was given conflicting installation dates and times. I was told, for example, that my Culligan Depth Filter will desirable itself every 7 days. They set the timer for a specific day and time. You have to retain track of when the filter purges itself because you can’t exhaust any water during that hour and 15 minutes. I found out the filter actually purges itself every 6 days- not 7- when I started a load of laundry one night… right before the Culligan Depth Filter stopped cleaning my water and started purging itself. The water supply line plugged up instantly. I was ticked.
Now that I know my Culligan Depth Filter actually runs on a 6-day cycle, it’s easier to hold track of. But, keeping track is still an inconvenience.
Another con of having a Culligan Depth Filter installed in your home is the cost. You can purchase and install a whole house water filter, plus buy oodles of replacement filters for the $200. a year the filter is costing me to rent. But, you pay for the convenience. If anything goes defective, I’ll be on the phone to Culligan to fix it.
The biggest con is the length of the contract. I expected to sign a one or two-year commitment. Imagine my shock when the salesman handed me a five-year contract! I had 30 days to try the Culligan Depth Filter and keep it or send it packing. After that, if, for any reason, I don’t fulfill the contract, I still have to pay Culligan any remaining balance. So, no matter what, Culligan mild gets their money for the depth filter.
Conclusion
Overall, I highly recommend having a Culligan Depth Filter installed in your home if you have a problem with sandy sediment. I’m very satisfied with it.
Resources
http://www.culligan.com/en/products/? gclid=CNXw78vu55wCFado5QodHjDGGQ
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Filed under Whole House Water Filter Reviews by on May 19th, 2011. 
Last year, we needed to buy a replacement filter for our whole house water filtering system. After shopping around and doing price comparisons, both online and off, the cheapest place turned out to be the FiltersFast.com website. We did our homework and found several satisfactory customer reviews about the site and felt comfortable ordering from them.
While browsing the dwelling, we discovered they also carried the water filters we use in our Whirlpool refrigerator and decided to go ahead and get some of those too. We didn’t really need any fridge filters at the time, but figured it wouldn’t hurt to stock up and have some on hand when our others ran out.
The website is easy to navigate and very intuitive. It was easy to find the filters we needed using their intuitive product selection menu. They offer a wide range of filters for many different manufacturers, and their menu system makes it easy to determine which part is needed. At the time we placed the original order, the process went smoothly and we received the filters quickly. Designate that this was early 2008.
We replaced the whole house filter and it worked perfectly. We didn’t have a need to use one of the fridge filters we had bought from FiltersFast.com until the first section of 2009 – almost a year after placing the order. We naively waited an entire year before using one of the filters we had bought from this website. It honestly never entered our mind that they would be defective.
Here’s how the story plays out …
We installed one of the filters from FiltersFast and it didn’t work for some reason. The water coming out of our refrigerator had a strong chlorine smell and taste. We had never encountered this problem before. The water coming straight out of our tap did not smell or taste like chlorine, so we knew the predicament was with the filter. We removed the filter and the smell and taste went away.
Luckily, I had kept the receipt from the purchase, otherwise we probably wouldn’t have remembered where the items had come from. I logged on to the company website and got their customer service phone number. I called and the phone rang and rang and rang … no one ever picked up. I then went to their contact us page and sent an e-mail complaint using their web form. A couple of days passed by and I got no response. I sent another message via their contact us page and waited a few more days and still got no response. I was beginning to mediate the company had gone out of business but decided to try calling them again. This time I was routed through an automated phone system and waited for about 30 minutes for a customer service come by to come on the line. Every few minutes an automated voice gave me the option to the leave a voicemail message and have a service derive call me back. I finally gave up and left my name and number, expecting to never hear from them.
About two days later I got a call from the company. After explaining my problem to the rep, who’s name was Alex, I was informed that since it had been a year since the products were purchased that there wasn’t much they could do for me. Poor Alex … I wasn’t going down that easily and asked him if I could explain to a supervisor.
After waiting on hold for about 10 minutes, a lady named Karen came on the line and identified herself as a supervisor. Amazingly, I didn’t have to rehash the story with her because Alex had explained everything before she got on the line. She explained the company policy of 90 day returns and said the only thing that could be done would be for me to send the bad parts attend and order a different part number, plus pay a 20% restocking fee and pay shipping costs.
To me, this was not a satisfactory solution for several reasons:
1) They had no other part numbers for my refrigerator model and this was the part number their merchandise selection menu system said was the correct one for my unit when I placed the order.
2) I should not have to pay a restocking fee fair because they sent me defective merchandise.
3) I should not have to pay shipping costs to send wait on a defective product.
I nicely explained to Karen that while I could understand and enjoy their 90 day return policy, my circumstances were a bit current. We politely went back and forth for a few minutes on who, what, when, why, etc. Karen then asked me how I thought the situation should be resolved. I said I wanted the company to stand behind their product – and do do so without it costing me any more money. She again patiently quoted me the standard “company policy” reasons as to why my request could not be honored. I politely reminded her that the economy is very bad right now and the company might not want to have a bad mark against them from an unsatisfied customer. I told her I would be very grateful if she could work a bit of “customer service magic”.
I’m not determined if I just wore the nice lady down or if I said something meaningful, but finally she relented and agreed to send me one replacement for the filter I knew for certain was bad. She sent it via FedEx overnight and I did not have to send the bad product succor or pay shipping fees or restocking fees. I’m not overjoyed that they wouldn’t replace all four of the parts I originally ordered but am happy that they at least replaced one unit. I will have to repeat this entire process six months from now when I replace the next filter if it turns out to be bad … but at least now I know how to get around their customer service department and how to explain my situation.
Bottom line: FilterFast.com came through for me in the ruin and I am a satisfied customer for now – which is something all companies should strive for.
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Filed under Whole House Water Filter Reviews by on Apr 21st, 2011.
Water filters are very accepted with many households. You will find yourself saving a lot of money by purchasing a water filter. Instead of buying bottled water it is a lot more affordable to buy a water filter and honest replace the filter when notable. When I first decided to purchase a water filter, I did not realize how many options there are currently available. There are a few things that you will want to look for when shopping for a water filter and a few things that you will definitely want to discontinue away from.
The first thing that you need to decide is what you need to filter out of your water. The type of chemicals and bacteria that can be found in water varies depending on where you are located. Since water contamination can get worse over time, there is no need to have your water tested. Within a month after testing your water supply can suddenly become snide with something that was not there before without you even shiny. Where your water comes from can also play a huge role in the type of filter you need. If you have well water your water can easily become putrid with bacteria and parasites. This does not mean that you can not have these types of items in a municipal water supply they are just more common in well water.
If you believe your possess home you may find it to be a good idea to install a filter on your main water line. This method your water will be filtered as it is coming into your home. You can use this type of water filter in conjunction with the faucet filters to give yourself an even bigger safety cushion. It is not necessary to still use the sink filters if you are using a main water line or whole house filter. These types of products will be a bit more expensive initially and will have to be installed by a professional.
Another type of water filter are the under sink filters. These are very easy to install yourself and can be found at your local home supply stores. It is important that you choose an under sink filter that will take out contaminates. Be obvious to read the label on the product before you purchase it or ask a sales associate at the store. The third option is a faucet mounted filter. These are the most affordable and easiest to install. You can find these types of items at your local Wal-Mart, or Target, store. You can also find it at your local home supply store. You will need to make sure that you change the filter regularly.
Regardless of which one you choose be sure to do your homework. You will want to take the time and research each product thoroughly and find out which offers you the most affordable option, and one that works the best. There are plenty of reviews on the various filters that are available for recall. Remember that by taking the time to research before you purchase you will be saving yourself a lot of money in the long run.
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Filed under Whole House Water Filter Reviews by on Mar 29th, 2011.
Water filters are very popular with many households. You will find yourself saving a lot of money by purchasing a water filter. Instead of buying bottled water it is a lot more affordable to buy a water filter and just replace the filter when well-known. When I first decided to win a water filter, I did not realize how many options there are currently available. There are a few things that you will want to leer for when shopping for a water filter and a few things that you will definitely want to stay away from.
The first thing that you need to choose is what you need to filter out of your water. The type of chemicals and bacteria that can be found in water varies depending on where you are located. Since water contamination can catch worse over time, there is no need to have your water tested. Within a month after testing your water supply can suddenly become contaminated with something that was not there before without you even intellectual. Where your water comes from can also play a tremendous role in the type of filter you need. If you have well water your water can easily become execrable with bacteria and parasites. This does not mean that you can not have these types of items in a municipal water supply they are just more common in well water.
If you own your own home you may find it to be a genuine thought to install a filter on your main water line. This way your water will be filtered as it is coming into your home. You can consume this type of water filter in conjunction with the faucet filters to give yourself an even bigger safety cushion. It is not necessary to still use the sink filters if you are using a main water line or whole house filter. These types of products will be a bit more expensive initially and will have to be installed by a professional.
Another type of water filter are the under sink filters. These are very easy to install yourself and can be found at your local home supply stores. It is vital that you choose an under sink filter that will take out contaminates. Be sure to read the label on the product before you purchase it or ask a sales associate at the store. The third option is a faucet mounted filter. These are the most affordable and easiest to install. You can accept these types of items at your local Wal-Mart, or Target, store. You can also find it at your local home supply store. You will need to make sure that you change the filter regularly.
Regardless of which one you choose be sure to do your homework. You will want to take the time and research each product thoroughly and find out which offers you the most affordable option, and one that works the best. There are plenty of reviews on the various filters that are available for purchase. Remember that by taking the time to research before you buy you will be saving yourself a lot of money in the long run.
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Filed under Whirlpool Whole House Water Filters by on Feb 15th, 2011.
Last year, we needed to recall a replacement filter for our whole house water filtering system. After shopping around and doing trace comparisons, both online and off, the cheapest space turned out to be the FiltersFast.com website. We did our homework and found several pleasant customer reviews about the site and felt comfortable ordering from them.
While browsing the station, we discovered they also carried the water filters we use in our Whirlpool refrigerator and decided to go ahead and get some of those too. We didn’t really need any fridge filters at the time, but figured it wouldn’t hurt to stock up and have some on hand when our others ran out.
The website is easy to navigate and very intuitive. It was easy to win the filters we needed using their intuitive product selection menu. They offer a wide range of filters for many different manufacturers, and their menu system makes it easy to determine which part is needed. At the time we placed the original order, the process went smoothly and we received the filters quickly. Note that this was early 2008.
We replaced the whole house filter and it worked perfectly. We didn’t have a need to use one of the fridge filters we had bought from FiltersFast.com until the first part of 2009 – almost a year after placing the order. We naively waited an entire year before using one of the filters we had bought from this website. It honestly never entered our mind that they would be defective.
Here’s how the story plays out …
We installed one of the filters from FiltersFast and it didn’t work for some reason. The water coming out of our refrigerator had a strong chlorine smell and taste. We had never encountered this problem before. The water coming straight out of our tap did not smell or taste like chlorine, so we knew the problem was with the filter. We removed the filter and the smell and taste went away.
Luckily, I had kept the receipt from the purchase, otherwise we probably wouldn’t have remembered where the items had reach from. I logged on to the company website and got their customer service phone number. I called and the phone rang and rang and rang … no one ever picked up. I then went to their contact us page and sent an e-mail complaint using their web form. A couple of days passed by and I got no response. I sent another message via their contact us page and waited a few more days and still got no response. I was beginning to think the company had gone out of business but decided to try calling them again. This time I was routed through an automated phone system and waited for about 30 minutes for a customer service rep to reach on the line. Every few minutes an automated voice gave me the option to the leave a voicemail message and have a service rep call me serve. I finally gave up and left my name and number, expecting to never hear from them.
About two days later I got a call from the company. After explaining my problem to the rep, who’s name was Alex, I was informed that since it had been a year since the products were purchased that there wasn’t much they could do for me. Poor Alex … I wasn’t going down that easily and asked him if I could speak to a supervisor.
After waiting on hold for about 10 minutes, a lady named Karen came on the line and identified herself as a supervisor. Amazingly, I didn’t have to rehash the story with her because Alex had explained everything before she got on the line. She explained the company policy of 90 day returns and said the only thing that could be done would be for me to send the abominable parts back and order a different part number, plus pay a 20% restocking fee and pay shipping costs.
To me, this was not a satisfactory solution for several reasons:
1) They had no other part numbers for my refrigerator model and this was the allotment number their merchandise selection menu system said was the correct one for my unit when I placed the order.
2) I should not have to pay a restocking fee unbiased because they sent me defective merchandise.
3) I should not have to pay shipping costs to send benefit a defective product.
I nicely explained to Karen that while I could understand and appreciate their 90 day return policy, my circumstances were a bit unusual. We politely went back and forth for a few minutes on who, what, when, why, etc. Karen then asked me how I plan the position should be resolved. I said I wanted the company to stand behind their product – and do do so without it costing me any more money. She again patiently quoted me the standard “company policy” reasons as to why my request could not be honored. I politely reminded her that the economy is very bad lawful now and the company might not want to have a bad mark against them from an unsatisfied customer. I told her I would be very grateful if she could work a bit of “customer service magic”.
I’m not sure if I just wore the nice lady down or if I said something meaningful, but finally she relented and agreed to send me one replacement for the filter I knew for certain was bad. She sent it via FedEx overnight and I did not have to send the bad product befriend or pay shipping fees or restocking fees. I’m not overjoyed that they wouldn’t replace all four of the parts I originally ordered but am pleased that they at least replaced one unit. I will have to tell this entire process six months from now when I replace the next filter if it turns out to be bad … but at least now I know how to get around their customer service department and how to explain my situation.
Bottom line: FilterFast.com came through for me in the end and I am a satisfied customer for now – which is something all companies should strive for.
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Filed under Whole House Water Filter Reviews by on Jan 22nd, 2011.