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Product Review -- Rhino Whole House
Water Filter
A couple of years ago, I set out to make a change
regarding the water filtration in our home. I wanted a system that would
remove impurities and toxins from our drinking and bath water. Two major
concerns of mine were chlorine and fluoride. I didn’t want my children
drinking water tainted with fluoride and certainly not chlorine. I didn’t
even want them to bathe in chlorine, and I knew it wasn‘t good for
hubby and me to shower in on a regular basis. I decided that getting a
filter for the entire house instead of multiple filters would probably be
the most cost efficient and started out to find the best one. It wasn’t
long until I discovered the Rhino Whole House Filter by Aquasana (EQ 300),
but I was hesitant about spending a large amount of money without doing my
homework. I was impressed with what I read and ended up purchasing the
product. I’ll share a few of the reasons why I like this system and feel
comfortable recommending it.
Extremely Effective and Well-Documented
I feel great knowing that my family is drinking and
showering in water that’s 99% free of chlorine and other toxins. Chlorine
is a big concern of mine because it has been linked to several forms of
cancer, and many scientists believe that one actually absorbs more
chlorine from taking a hot shower or bath than from drinking chlorinated
tap water. Toxins are released via the steam from your shower as well as
your washing machine. According to the EPA, "Every household in America,
on municipally treated water, has an elevated level of chloroform gas in
the air, specifically from showering, washing dishes, washing clothes, and
flushing toilets." Lead and fluoride are other concerns in addition to
volatile organic chemicals and microorganisms that are often found in tap
water. The claims made by Aquasana about this water filter and its ability
to remove impurities have been verified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
(a trusted source for product compliance) and the documentation to prove
this can be found on the website.
Affordable and Eco-Friendly
I felt that having a whole house filter would be more
eco-friendly (not to mention more convenient) than buying bottled water. I
also found that, when compared to buying water on a regular basis, the
Rhino Whole House Filter by Aquasana was actually extremely affordable,
costing only about 50 cents a day. The inexpensive sediment cartridges
only need to be replaced every 3 to 6 months, with the more expensive unit
being replaced only once every three years. Since getting this filter, we
have saved a lot of money because we no longer need to purchase bottled
water, not to mention the fact that the bottled water industry barely
regulated. We also save money because use less detergent when doing dishes
and laundry because the water is a bit softer.
Backed Up with a One Year Warranty
The Rhino comes with a one year warranty when installed
by a professional plumber. This guarantee gave us peace of mind, knowing
that we could return it if necessary. We’ve had the filter for more than a
year, and it has worked well for us. Aquasana also offers an unconditional
30 day money-back guarantee.
So what are the disadvantages? We really haven’t
noticed any. The water pressure hasn't decreased, and our drinking water
tastes and smells great. One thing to note is that the unit cannot
withstand freezing temperatures, so keep that in mind when you choose a
place to install it.
Jan Zeiger
BellaOnline's Natural Living Editor |
