I get what you’re saying about leaks—seen a buddy end up with a soggy cabinet because he didn’t tighten one little connection. But I actually found the under-sink type easier to live with day-to-day. Didn’t love the install, but once it was in, no more filter jug cluttering the counter. Has anyone had luck with those faucet attachment filters? Are they any less hassle?
Faucet attachments are a mixed bag in my experience. They’re quick to slap on, but I’ve had a couple start leaking after a few months—plus they can get in the way if you’ve got a small sink. Under-sink’s more work up front, but less fiddling long-term.
Yeah, I hear you on the faucet attachments. I tried one in my old apartment and it was fine for a while, but then it started spraying water all over if I bumped it wrong. Plus, with the tiny sink, it made washing dishes a pain. The under-sink filter took me a Saturday afternoon to set up, but honestly, I haven’t had to mess with it since. It felt like more effort at first, but now I’m glad I did it. If you’re looking to avoid constant fixes or drips, under-sink’s probably worth that bit of extra hassle upfront.
It felt like more effort at first, but now I’m glad I did it. If you’re looking to avoid constant fixes or drips, under-sink’s probably worth that bit of extra hassle upfront.
I get what you mean about the faucet attachments—mine always seemed to end up leaking or getting knocked loose, especially when I was in a rush. Under-sink filters do seem like more work upfront, but I’m still a bit wary about drilling into pipes and dealing with possible leaks down the line. Did you have to deal with any weird plumbing quirks during your install, or was it pretty straightforward? My place is old, so I’m half-expecting some surprise under there...
- Totally get the hesitation—my house is pushing 80 years, and nothing’s ever as simple as it looks in the YouTube videos.
- Had to deal with some ancient, corroded shutoff valves that didn’t want to budge. Ended up replacing those before I could even start on the filter. Not exactly plug-and-play.
- On the plus side, once it was in, I haven’t touched it in months. No drips, no weird tastes.
- Curious—has anyone had luck with those “no-drill” under-sink kits? Wondering if they’re actually reliable or just marketing...
