Answered from our dataUpdated September 25, 2026
How long do Aquasana filters last?
Of the 18 Aquasana systems we list, 18 state a filter life; the most common is 6-12 months (12).
- 18 products behind this answer
- 6 categories
- updated September 25, 2026
Counted from the filter life each maker states. How we score and check
By category
Where the products behind this answer sit. Each links to that category's ranked list.
Filter life, as the makers state it
- 6-12 months 12
- Under 6 months 6
The 18 products behind this answer
Best overall score first. Each links to its full review, where the score is broken down.
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8th of 20 in Under Sink
6-12 months
27th of 33 in Well Water
6-12 months
29th of 33 in Well Water
6-12 months
52nd of 55 in Whole House
Under 6 months
53rd of 55 in Whole House
Under 6 monthsWhat this means
- It is the maker's figure. For the part you replace most often.
- Hard or dirty water shortens it. Expect less if your water is rough.
- A guide, not a promise. Read it as the figure for ordinary water.
The ranked lists
Every product we score in these categories, in order, with the reasons for each place.
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The best whole house water filters
First: Kind Water E-1000UV. Top 10 of 55 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best under sink water filters
First: WaterChef U9000. Top 5 of 20 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best shower and faucet water filters
First: WaterChef SF-7C. Top 5 of 15 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best well water filtration systems
First: US Water Systems Matrixx inFusion. Top 10 of 33 scored, 17 September 2026.
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Compare them head to head
Comparisons in Whole House between products and brands in this answer.
Related questions
- Is Aquasana good? We list 18 Aquasana products and score 18 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.8 to 6.7, with a median of 5.8, against a median of 5.7 for all 284 products we score.
- What does Aquasana filter out? Across the 18 Aquasana systems we list, the makers claim reduction of 31 contaminants.
- What does Berkey filter out? Across the 11 Berkey systems we list, the makers claim reduction of 20 contaminants.
- Does Berkey remove fluoride? Seven of the 11 Berkey systems we list claim to reduce fluoride.
- Does Berkey remove PFAS? Nine of the 11 Berkey systems we list claim to reduce PFAS.
- Does Berkey remove lead? 11 of the 11 Berkey systems we list claim to reduce lead.
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