This is the best water filter I've used. It filters super-fast and does not leave a metaled taste in your mouth. It fits in the fridge perfectly and is very easy to assemble.

This is my third one of these. I like the size anc the water is great. Filters fairly quickly. However the spigot handle design is terrible. My first one broke in less than a year. The next one lasted longer since I was hyper-aware of being careful with it. But, after about 1 1/2 years, it too broke off. Please, PUR, improve the design!!

I returned my new Brita filter and pitcher. I could barely drink the water it tasted so bad. I found pur and I drink like 6 cups of 32oz a day. Hard to stop drinking it sometimes. Taste very fresh!

Edit a month and a half later"¦

After finding the one purchased via Amazon was leaking enormous amounts of water (started with a small trickle but quickly progressed to almost direct flow from the top compartment through the spout), I contacted Pur. I told the gentleman on the phone what happened and he asked for my address. Within three days I received a replacement. No issues in this time and I would say that, though the mess an inconvenience were not ideal, the resolution was above par for companies today.

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I've had this a month and a half and I keep noticing water drips below the filter in the fridge. This morning I saw the plastic bin I keep on the bottom shelf was filled a full 2" with water.

Last night, I opened the fridge and the bottom shelf is soaked in water and I failed to moss the real tell that this is a VERY faulty product in need of replacement (or redesign, if this is a common issue).

First, let me say that the filter is horrible. I leveled up but even after an hour I couldn't add more water so I basically fill the top level once and then have to put it in the fridge, leaving me to refill the darn thing multiple e times a week. Add profuse leaking to it and I'm now no longer feeling inclined to use this brand, after a decade and a half of committed use.

My last pur (former design) had mineral build up or I'd have not purchased a new one. Guess it's my mistake- I'll seek another brand since newer, in this case, is subpar. It doesn't work under two month later. The previous model didn't have these issues after many years.

This is one of those items you need replaced immediately, not when it suits the corporation. So I'll be shopping another brand and contacting Amazon via phone for a refund.

Alright, as for now, there are three top water filter dispensers.
PUR, Brita, and Zero water.
For me, PUR was the final choice because it was a balance between Brita and Zero Water. However, it is difficult for me to recommend PUR, as a company. Unfortunately, PUR have failed to deliver such essential product as water filters. For months no words from PUR as to when they will even have the filters available.

The product itself works well, it doesn't filter out everything like Zero Water, but it does a better job than Brita. (Unless Brita update its products)

The build in indicator is a gimmick and I will NOT depend on it. (Green light means, the water is good, Orange means, it is almost time to change the filter, and red means, it is time to change the filter) However, there is no connection with the indicator light and the water filter. So basically, PUR have a sensor in the indicator that determines if you pull the water release handle for a certain amount of time, the light will change to orange and then red. Meaning it's time to replace the filter. However, here is the problem, since it's not connected to the filter there is no way for the indicated to be accurate.

For and example, if your tap water is really, really bad and contaminated. Your filter could be long overdue for a replacement, but the light will still be green, why? Because the indicator is based on how often you pull the water release rather than an actual test. So, you could be drinking really bad unhealthy water while waiting for the light indicator to tell you it's time to change it.

On the other hand, if your tap water isn't bad, but you just want to be on the safe side and you're using the PUR filter. The filter could still be clean, but the indicator will indicate that it's time to change because, once again, it's based on how often you pull the water release handle rather than an actual test. In fact, every once in a while, you have to reset the light indicator, recommended by PUR, which proves my point that it's not based on testing the water quality, rather how often you use the filter.
So then, why did I buy it? If you are concerned and will not drink your tap water"¦ the truth is "Most" of the water in all 50 states are better than the water in other countries, but if you still aren't comfortable with drinking your tap water, a water filter could give you that peace of mind. Considering you already tried a bottle of water and got tired of having bottles everywhere.

A local TV station did a test on the three water filters previously mentioned. Zero Water scored the best, next was PUR and Brita came last. (At that time)
Two of the companies responded to the local TV station, PUR and Zero Water, but Brita did not. Hmm. So, with that being said, my choices were two, Zero Water and PUR.

Zero water doesn't use a light indicator, they give you a free water tester. As long your filter is good the water reading should show as zero, meaning it's pure water and nothing else. Once the reading on the tester shows above zero, then it's time to replace the filter. Which to me make a whole lot of sense now, than a gimmicky light indicator used by PUR, which isn't a terrible idea, but it's not accurate.

I wasn't going to buy two of the devices at once, so I got one, and the final decision was great. Until now, for months, there are no filters and no words from PUR.

Another personal aid in my decision was, PUR is an American company. I believe things like water and water products should be produced nationally.
Zero Water is also an American company.

Lastly, if you are having a leaking problem with your PUR water filter dispenser, then don't overfill it.