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| CR Best Buy indicates an exceptional value |
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| Carafes Store in the refrigerator. |
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$25 |
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Yes |
$48 |
| Shaklee Perfect Pitcher 82301
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$17 |
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No |
$90 |
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$25 |
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Yes |
$90 |
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| Faucet-mounted filters Attach to the faucet by removing the aerator. |
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$40 |
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Yes |
$80 |
| GE SmartWater GFXMO3C (Home Depot)
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$20 |
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No |
$64 |
| Brita Disposable CKFF-100
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$40 |
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Yes |
$0 |
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$20 |
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No |
$40 |
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| Countertop filters Attach to the faucet by removing the aerator. |
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| Kenmore (Sears) 34551 A CR Best Buy
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$50 |
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No |
$20 |
| Shaklee Best Water MTS2000
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$255 |
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No |
$105 |
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$575 |
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Yes |
$173 |
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$50 |
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No |
$75 |
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| Undersink filters Require plumbing, sink, or countertop changes. |
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| Aqua Pure by Cuno, AP-DWS1000
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$350 |
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Yes |
$180 |
| Kenmore (Sears) 38454 A CR Best Buy
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$55 |
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No |
$34 |
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$165 |
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Yes |
$90 |
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$85 |
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No |
$46 |
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$115 |
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No |
$330 |
| GE SmartWater GXSV65F (Home Depot)
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$150 |
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Yes |
$80 |
| Whirlpool Gold WHED20 (Lowe’s)
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$110 |
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Yes |
$90 |
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$300 |
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Yes |
$95 |
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| Reverse-osmosis filters Require plumbing, sink, or countertop changes. |
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| Kenmore (Sears) Elite 38556
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$300 |
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Yes |
$80 |
| Whirlpool Gold WHER25 (Lowe’s) A CR Best Buy
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$160 |
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Yes |
$62 |
| Culligan Good Water Machine AC30
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$900 |
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No |
$50 |
| GE Profile SmartWater PXRQ15F (Home Depot)
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$260 |
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$100 |
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| Whole-house filters Require plumbing changes but none at the sink or faucet. |
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| Whirlpool WHCF-DWHV (Lowe’s)
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$35 |
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No |
$24 |
| GE SmartWater GXWH20F (Home Depot)
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$35 |
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Yes |
$32 |
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$45 |
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No |
$18 |
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| Not recommended Sample problems included clogs, leaks, and high levels of ozone. |
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| Lotus Tersano LWT100 (Carafe)
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$150 |
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Yes |
$40 |
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