Culligan FM-15A Faucet Mount Filter with Advanced Water Filtration, White Finish

I used to purchase PUR water filters because I loved the way they made my water taste. Earlier PUR models would last at least a year or two. Then, they cheapened down the device so much (while increasing the cost) that they begin to crack and leak after just a month or two of use. The newest model cost me the most and kept falling off the faucet, since it was only held on by a plastic device that would lose its shape. To their credit, when I contacted PUR, they mailed me a new faucet ring immediately. After a week of using the new fixture, it fell off again. I called them and got another ring. It fell off in a matter of days. Altogether, I've gone through 5 Pur filter systems (in different styles) in one year, hoping to find one that would hold up. I've finally run out of refills (I bought them in bulk, so I kept trying to find a PUR that would last so I could use them up--they're expensive!) and decided to try a different brand. The Culligan arrived very quickly from this seller. I was pleased with the cost, too. The refill filters cost as much as a PUR filter refill but lasts twice as long. The actual filter itself is a fraction of the cost of a PUR. The Culligan has a very simple design (without all the bells and whistles), and I was pleased--the simplier the design, the less that can go wrong. It was EXTREMELY easy to put on--I did it myself in 30 seconds. The fixture to the faucet is metal, so I don't expect there to be a warping problem as with the PUR filter. It is VERY light weight, so there is less strain on the faucet itself. It has great water pressure. The water tastes great. It does NOT automatically stop running when the filter is dirty, so you do have to keep track of when to replace it yourself. I just put a date on my replacement filter so I know when to install the new refill. The device is easy to open--the PUR filter, with the round design, was almost impossible to unscrew at times. There are ridges at the base of the Culligan that makes this no problem. So far, we are extremely pleased with the filter. I can't see any design flaws, yet. I will write again if any arise. Update: There aren't many products I will take the time to review let alone write an update to my review, but Culligan deserves an update because they've done something right when so many others have really screwed up. We are still loving the simplicity and reliability of the Culligan faucet filter over any other brand we've tried. I've just had to buy a new Culligan faucet filter mount after three years because it formed a small leak where the plastic part forms against the metal faucet part. Considering what we paid for the filter, and how often we've used it, I'm not complaining at all. We love the taste of the water, and we don't miss the fancy features of a PUR filter or other brands because we like the reliability of the Culligan. It doesn't put any strain on our faucet (PUR just got too heavy for it's own good). The refills are affordable, as is the new faucet mounts if they do go bad. Culligan has a winner here--I hope they don't feel pressure to upgrade to add features--just remember; if it isn't broken, don't fix it!

My town is currently going through upgrades to most of the water mains around my house. This has caused our water to take on a horrible chlorine like smell and sour taste. The water department told us that it is just the residual ......(they never explained what the residual is!!) and that the smell and taste would be gne within a few days. After a full week and living off of bottled water, I decided to give this faucet water filter a try due to its low price. I got the filter and had it installed in under 30 seconds. For me, that is huge as I am petrified of anything plumbing related. For anyone with modern plumbing this filter just screws on to your existing faucet with no tools necessary. If you have an older faucet, this comes with multiple attachments that are supposed to fit most other connections. I can't comment on that as mine went on without needeing them. Once it is installed you need to run the water for about 10 minutes or so to completely clean out the filter and then you are ready to go. To activate the filter you need to pull out the metal tab. Once the water is shut off, the tab automatically returns to its closed position so the filter is shut off. The water will automatically run through the normal faucet until you pull the tab agin for filtered water. After my filter was "cleaned" I filled to glasses with water. One from the unfiltered tap and one from the filter. The unfiltered water had the horrible chlorine smell and sour taste(and waht appeared to be a lot of sediments). The filtered water had zero smell, no sediments and tasted, well...didn't really have a taste at all. Just plain water which is what I expect from my water! So far, I am very happy with this filter. I will post back once I need to change out the filter (2 months or 200 gallons) to give an update if I have any problems. But for now, the price can't be beat to get great tasting and clean water from my tap. And I am happy I don't have to spend $1 or more per gallon for water at the market which, in my opinion, is no better than most tap water. Update: February 18, 2009***** After a full two months of use I can say that my initial impressions have not changed. The water filter has continued to operate as expected and I find myself drinking more water than in the past due to the clean taste. My only issue is with replacement cartridges. The only place I can find them is here on Amazon. Problem is that the seller has them listed for $9.50 or so plus $7.50 for shipping bringing the total cost to $17.00 (or my original purchase price of the unit itself. The listing only states one filter so the cost to replace a filter is the same as buying an entire unit. Amazon recently reduced the price of the whole unit to $14 and change. Because of this, I find it cheaper to just buy the entire unit rather than just the filter. I get free shipping from Amazon so I ended up buying two more units. Hopefully the filters will become available through Amazon (as the seller) so we are not hit with shipping charges that are almost as much as the filter itself. Otherwise, I will end up with a ton of leftover parts!

Look the only reason for buying a faucet filter is to get pure water. I still taste chemicals in the water. It does reduce that taste so I'm assuming some filtration is taking place but its not as good as Brita's filter. See updates! Culligan Installation was a snap, and no leakage. Solid fit, I was impressed. I didn't realize you need to run the water first then pull the plunger out to get "no hands filtration", but you must run the water fast or the plunger will fall back and you get tap water again. See updates. Filtration is poor, to get better filtration you need to reduce the water pressure by running the water slow, that means having to hold the plunger out to keep it from falling in, filtration is then adequate by taste. The fact that the plunger falls back easily has a plus, you save the filter from over use, the minus is its a pain adjusting the pressure having to hold the plunger you lose the use of a hand. See update at bottom. Brita I have had installation nightmares, leakage, poping off the faucet, fast aging of the faucet base. I went through 4 basses in 4 years one because it never stayed on but popped off with the slightest water pressure. I've had 3 filters spring leaks in those 4 years after very little use. Had to throw them out. Filtration, the best darn water I've tasted out of any bottle, or any other filter system. My soninlaw paid big bucks to gef an filtration system installed. Besides having to pay for the installation he pays $60 every 6 months for a new filter, filtration is as good as the Brita, no better. Well maybe by chemicle testing it would be better but who knows. PS: Pur reviews are teriible, Pur has some of the same construction problem as Brita. UPDATE 1. 3 weeks After 3-4 weeks the plunger can stay out under low faucet pressure making it easier to pour a glass of pure water. As I indicated running the water slow does purify the water better or so it seems. And because Brita filters have so many physical problems, I now prefer Culligan. UPDATE 2 6 weeks As time goes by the plunger stays out with less and less water pressure. A good thing but why did it take 6 weeks? Maybe mine was faulty or maybe the design? The construction is so much better than Brita I'm forced to give this 4 stars. Relatively skeaking. Comment on my non helpful review ratings. Sorry, It may be that in giving all my experience I'm running on. I'm just trying to report my experiences. Update 3 8 weeks Ok I give up the more I use this the smoother it gets. I'd give it 5 stars but the filtration is not the best unless you run the water slow. and Then I've ever had it tested lol

I want to start out by saying after reading all the reviews (negative and positive), I'm not at all surprised by how amazing this Culligan faucet filter is. During a typical day, I drink well more than the recommended 64 ounces of water. I live in Arizona and, while they say our tap water is "safe" to drink, I'm not entirely sure. Even if it is technically "safe", I can't say I'd want to drink it. The straight tap water out of my faucet is usually cloudy, there's stuff that can be seen floating in it and the strong aroma of chlorine is nauseating. Even when brewing very strong coffee with straight tap water, it had an under taste of chlorine. That being said, I've been buying 20+ bottles of water from Walmart every week or so for many years. Recently, I saw a commercial for a PUR faucet filter and decided I should really consider getting one. I checked them out at the store and they start at $40. Not bad if it meant I'd do away with buying (and, conversely, having to carry) several gallons of water regularly. Before making a purchase, I decided to read some reviews online to make sure I got the best brand and model. I figured I'd be buying either a PUR or Brita (name brands). After checking the reviews at Amazon, I was shocked to see how badly they were reviewed. Then I came across this Culligan filter. It had 300+ reviews with an average 4 out of 5 star rating (while PUR and Brita were the exactly opposite). Upon further research, I found that the Culligan filters tap water identically, if not better, as the 'name brands', but the big difference is that a.) the filter is good for 200 gallons, b.) it's built to last and c.) it's less expensive! That's correct... the sturdier, higher quality filter is the least expensive. Awesome. I purchased it figuring that if it didn't live up to my now huge expectations, it's not as if it broke the bank. After it arrived, installation took probably 20 seconds (no kidding... I unscrewed the aerator from my faucet and then screwed on the filter.... done). I let the filter rinse for the recommended 10 minutes and then poured a glass of water. I was hesitant since I've been living off bottled water for so long and have such a bad view of tap water. Before drinking any, I first noticed that the water had absolutely no smell! Not only that, but it was crystal clear. Now the biggest test.... how did it taste. Like nothing! That's right, water should not have a taste and through this filter, it does not! If I poured two glasses of water, 1 from the Culligan filter and 1 from my store bought water bottle, put on a blindfold and tasted each, I would not be able to tell you which was which. For those few who claim the filter does nothing, you've either done something horribly wrong or you had incredibly good water prior to installing the filter. Another "complaint" I've read is that the water flow from the filter itself is very weak. Well what did you expect? Any water filter (faucet, under the sink or from the fridge door) that I've ever used comes out at exactly the same rate, perhaps even slower. Anyone giving the filter a bad rating because of that should seriously reconsider. The flow from the filter is no worse than any other filter on the market. Period. In conclusion, if you're leery of your tap water and don't want to deal with (or pay for) bottled water, pick up the Culligan FM-15A Level 3 Faucet Filter , you won't be disappointed.

I have lost count of the number of Pur and Brita faucet filtration systems that have blown up or sprung leaks. So I purposely did not review the Culligan system until a few weeks had passed. The verdict? I'm cautiously optimistic for the following reasons: 1) Before I purchased this, I actually got on the phone with one of their technical people and asked him to explain why this will not leak like the other brands. With a degree of swagger in in voice, he explained that the connector that reduces the water flow between the faucet and filter is under a great deal of pressure when in use. The reason for the high failure rate among other manufacturers is that they make these connectors out of plastic. He told me that in the Culligan, the part that is under the most stress is made purely out of metal. The only plastic part is the filter itself. 2) Toggle switch between filtered and non-filtered water automatically switches back to unfiltered when you turn off the water flow. That prevents someone from accidentally turning the water full blast with the filter engaged. Other positives: 1) Easy to install. 2) Collar connecting your faucet to the unit is metal and contains a washer. No leaks. 3) High quality aerator that is comparable to the higher grade ones you'd buy at Home Depot. I'm happy with this. Family members tell me that filtered water tastes as filtered water should. At the same time, no faucet mount filter system I've used the past 10 years has lasted more than 3 to 4 months. I will be ecstatic if this one makes it to the one year mark. UPDATE: In response to negative reviews about readings indicating non-filtration of solid matter: I have this unit and I spoke to the folks at Culligan about this issue. They stated that the purpose of the filter is remove lead, cryptosporidium, giardia cysts, chlorine as stated in the product information. It's primary focus is not to remove solids. To the layperson that doesn't all that great, but my understanding is that the solid removal issue is relevant depending on the area you live in. For most areas, the filter removes the the stuff that matters most to most people. According to Wikipedia, Culligan has been in the business of water filtration since 1936. So I figure they most know what they're talking about. That said, the guy at Culligan also told me that this statistic is often used by other manufacturer to sell water filters, but in the final analysis, it should not be an issue for most people. Disclaimer: I'm not playing favorites here or necessarily endorsing their opinion because I'm not an expert on what filtration. I'm just passing on what they told me. That being said, I am far more happy with this, than I ever was with the PUR and Brita systems.

DON'T buy, just don't. Three problems. 1. Bad design. Eventually it will leak and plunger will get stuck and not retract. This is bad design. Calcium and deposits on the shaft prevent plunger from sliding. You may clean till you get blue in the face, it will get stuck again. 2. It will leak around the mount and eventually where you screw the filter on, leading to MOLD development, not what you want in your filtered water. 3. ZERO after sales support. Warranty is not worth the paper it was written on. When I seeked warranty this is what I got back from H(C)ulligan "you will need to speak directly with your nearest Culligan dealership. You can find your nearest Culligan service provider by clicking here:" Are you serious? What dealership? This was bought on Amazon. This should be no question replacement. When I asked again - I got radio silence in response. Not to mention that their search link does not work. Crappy website just like the company itself. DON'T support company that does not stand behind their products. There are other options. I for one will never buy another Hooligan product, will also make sure that all my friends know it. Hopefully they spread the word too.

Well, that's what came to mind when first operating this filter. I gave this unit 3 stars because the lever seems notchy and cheap--like when you spend all day test driving Infiniti or Lexus then have to come home to an average Ford Mustang V6 that has clocked over 100k. Or like when you eat out at Carrabba's most nights then have to settle in and make yourself a basic hot-water "sammich." You feel a bit let down by the initial quality. Oh, it does function okay for the price I paid for it. The water that comes out of it in no way resembles the subtle nuances of boiled cabbage or anything of the sort. Nor does the water smell like 3 day old vomit left out in the sun to bake dry. No, the quality of filtering here is good. Not stellar--I would like some kind of aromatic, soothing, leaves-you-speechless kind of...something. But I digress. I can compare this to the old Pur filter I had. The Pur's tilty activation method leaves you with dryer cups when you finish your exercises in filtration. It did, however, spring a leak not unlike a Texas gusher in the side of it after only a few months on the job. I suspect that my wife (bless her soul) was inadvertently using the "hot" water to fill our son's bottles when the manufacturer clearly states in the manual "...do not use this unit with hot tap water." The plastic damaged to the point where I could 1. turn it into a fancy paperweight or 2. throw the mound of junk in the recycle bin. I chose the former. My wife and I have yet to discuss the ramifications of not reviewing owner's manuals prior to engaging in questionable culinary practices. I, however, feel like this is a conversation we'll likely never have. So a recap: my cups are wetter as a net side effect of the notchy/cheap engagement of this Culligan filter. One of these days I will get a decent 'fridge with filtered water in the door. Until then, I leave with the prophetic words of Dan Hartman: I can dream about you...if I can't hold you tonight.

The PUR FM 9400 filter is finally in the trash. We have used PUR filters over a period of 3 years and they have all started to leak after a short period of time (even after changing gaskets and checking sealing surfaces etc). The quality of the Culligan FM-15A filter housing and fittings are far superior and easier to seal. The taste of the water is identical from the two filters. Additional benefits: Culligan vs PUR - The Culligan filter is rated for 200 gallons and the PUR only for 100 gallons. - Easy to replace the Culligan filter cartridge. In contrast it is VERY difficult to unscrew the PUR housing cap for filter replacement. - Cartridge and holder is lighter and puts less stress on the faucet. The PUR assembly is large and heavy (perhaps this is causing it to leak and crack). - Easier to switch to filtered water by pulling the knob on the side. The rotating knob on the PUR filter is hard to turn. - The knob on the side automatically switches back to unfiltered position when the faucet is turned off. You have to physically rotate the "hard to turn" knob on the PUR filter. - The water outlet (hole and bottom of the filter) is part of the replacement filter. In contrast the PUR filter housing outlet needs cleaned thoroughly for lime and other deposits prior to installation of a new filter. - The cost of the Culligan filter housing is significantly less than the PUR unit. - The Culligan filter has no battery. It is not clear if it environmentally safe to dispose of the PUR filter (the battery is not accessible by the customer). Minor issues Some faucets may require that you install a fitting that will adapt to the filter holder. These adapters are included from both manufacturers but the Culligan requires a 10 mm hex key and the PUR adapter can be tightened with a coin. It is harder to ensure a tight seal of the adapter using the coin as compared to the hex key (I prefer the hex key myself - Culligan wins again). UPDATE 12/29/2011 We have now used the Culligan filter for over a year and absolutely love it. IT IS SO EASY TO CHANGE THE FILTER CARTRIDGE. I forgot to mention in my original review that the water comes out in a well defined solid stream making it easier to fill a water bottle with the Culligan system as opposed to the PUR which flows in a willy-nilly pattern spilling water down the side of the bottle. UPDATE 10/31/2014 After 4 years of use we are still very happy with the Culligan filter unit but are forced to replace it with a larger "under sink mounted" unit because we are replacing the faucet with a showerhead type. You can obviously not mount either of the filters on a showerhead faucet. After 3.5 years of use the little knob started to stick and had to be pushed back by hand - no big deal - I just wanted to mention it. The bottom line I expect you will be happy with the Culligan filter. I especially enjoy not having to haul all that bottled water home (and create all that plastic waste).

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For the last year, my tap water has a distinct metallic taste after it sits out for an hour or so in a glass. I got tired of refilling Brita pitchers and decided to try an on-tap filter. I initially purchased a Brita on-tap filter and liked it at first. After a few weeks of use, it ran slower, leaked regularly and often had to be hand-tightened. I felt disappointed in it and was hesitant to buy another brand. Eventually, I sucked it up and purchased the Culligan at the start of April and I've been so pleased. It takes up less space, runs quickly, turns back to your regular tap automatically and tastes great! No leaking, no tightening. Easy peasy. If you're considering one, try this.

Easy to install as it came with 2 types of adapters. Ran water through it for 10 minutes and then drank from it and I could tell the difference straightaway as I couldn't smell the horrible smell left at the end each time I sip water. We were on ASDA bottled water, spending around £4 each week on water, due to scale in the water. We tried tap water but the smell and taste wasn't right. We didn't want to get rid of all the natural nutrients in water but stop the smell and change the taste to the same ASDA bottle water. This did the trick. Kids happy as well. simple to use. my 5 year old uses it with no difficulty. open the tap, pull the button out, water comes from filter, will up your glass, close the tap, the button goes back in automatically, so the water comes out of the tap next time.

cumple su funcion pero sale poca agua necesita mucha presion para tener un chorro aceptable y si la presion es muy baja no se puede usar porque el pivote que jalas para que salga agua se devuelve a su posicion

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