Product review (5 stars): Clean and Refreshing Water for Pennies a Glass.
The water in our area is not as bad as in some locales nearby, but I just don't like the taste of tap water. These filters eliminate most impurities and provide refreshing water. I would insist on bottled water if we didn't have a refrigerator with a water dispenser, and that would be a very expensive proposition.

I have never had a problem with the OEM filters and would never even consider buying a knock-offs. It's just me and my wife so our filters usually last about 9 months. And our filters don't sputter because we first soak the filters to get out the air.