Reply #26: Check cost of filters before you purchase and install

[frazzled]

The condo we bought had a water filtration system with a little second faucet that delivers filtered cold and hot water. Pretty fancy ... we'd always used Britta pitchers, etc. before so it was new to us. We weren't sure when the previous owner had last changed the filter, so we were feign to use it before replacing the filter. The ceramic filter costs $79 ... and they recommend you change it every 3 months. Ouch! We bought one finally, but it's really painful.

I'm sure there are much cheaper systems than this one, but do check out if it makes sense economically for you before you buy something.