iSpring WCB32C Whole House Water Filter System w/First-Stage Clear Housing

After reviewing my options I device to purchase the I Spring Whole House Water System with the sediment filter and two carbon filters. All though my city water quality is not bad the water always had a prominent taste of chlorine. After the installation and running the unit for a day I no longer had the taste of chlorine. Skill level: for a DIY installation would require about a 3 out of 10 to complete. Tools required are basic. PVC cutter or hack saw Channel Lock pliers A set of screw drivers and or battery power impact drill. Materials required PVC fittings as needed. I decided to install 3 by pass valves so I could run my system with the filter or with out, I also opted for an entry pressure gauge and an exit pressure gauge in order to be able monitor the longevity of the filters total spent was about $125 dollars on installation materials. Installation hints 1 make sure you wrap the incoming and out going threaded fittings super well. I dint and had to remove them and re install. I figure thats why there’s instructions in the package that tell you to wrap each of the fittings 12 times with the provided thread tape. 2 do your lay out or dry run cut and place the fittings Pryor to installation or gluing. 3. make sure you mark all the fitting that you have glued as you go along trust me I was distracted several times and I missed a couple on the first mock up. 4. Make sure you remove the filters plastic lining before you tighten filters.😀 All in all in wasn’t a hard installation process and I saved a ton of money by purchasing this unit from Amazon and installing it myself. weeks after I purchased the unit I received a flyer from one of the big lot stores for more then double what I paid for the unit. No more buying water bottles good for my pocket and the emviroment.

**2022 UPDATE** The head unit started leaking outside through one of the screws on top. Definitely a crack of some sort. I called support to ask if there was anything I can do to fix it and Nick said they would replace the unit entirely. I was floored at the level of customer service. You literally do not get this kind of care/support anywhere. Thanks goes to Nick and the iSpring team! First off, shout out to Don who works at ispring for helping me out. TL;DR - Great Unit, Don at iSpring was extremely excellent, if I had a chance to do-over, i might have gone for the bigger unit (most likely will if I ever replace this one) I bought this unit in 2019, but didn't install it until I moved into my current house. Boy oh boy was it a nightmare getting in. I'm a DIYer and love a good challenge. I'll spare my details, but basically I had to change where I mounted it because of the location of the water line coming in and the space around it. Note* I did not install a bypass, but rather an inline-leg. So to change the filters I have to shut the water off at the house. I'm fine with that, but others may not be. Once installed tho, the water chambers filled nicely. Water started flowing. About 2 mins later, the unit started leaking at the in/out female connector. That was my fault, not enough Teflon. But the male/male connectors in between also started dripping. I called support and spoke with Don who was very informative and helpful. He suggested different Teflon (Blue Monster - excellent stuff more on that later). He was also shocked about the leak in between the filters so he said he would send a replacement head unit. Unit arrived and unfortunately it was a new model type where the filters were closer together so I had to cut my pipe up a bit to make it fit. Teflon Blue Monster, YMMV, but I put 6 wraps on it and put the male connector in, then backed it out to put 4 more wraps on it. The 6 wraps formed this nice plastic sheath/coating on the male connector so I knew it would make an excellent seal this time (the original Teflon I used was like 4 wraps of cheap lowes stuff, and it disintegrated as it came out). New unit in place, turn the water back on. No leaks on the in/out connection. However, the male/male connector in between the filter did start to have water form up. I took pictures and sent them over to Don. I opted for compensation of 1 set of new filters as I would rather not have to install another head unit. IF/When the leak progresses , I'll see if I can wrap the connector units with blue monster as well. Water taste is great, I love that it's 0 waste and the whole house has nice clean water. It's so comforting to know that even my toilets are filled with purified filtered gold. Hopefully this is helpful. If you take nothing else away, know that my case is unique. I don't think it happens often. But iSpring WILL take very good care of you.

The iSpring WCB32C-KS is a reliable, high-performance solution for any home looking to upgrade its municipal water quality at the source. This 3-stage whole-house system is expertly engineered to provide a multi-layered defense against common city water issues, and the results are noticeable almost immediately. After installation, the difference in water clarity is obvious, and the improvement in taste and odor—particularly the reduction of harsh chlorine and chloramine—makes a major impact on everything from drinking water to your shower experience. The system's modular design is a standout feature for long-term maintenance. The first stage sediment filter is highly effective at catching rust and debris, which prevents the finer carbon filters in the second and third stages from clogging prematurely. The GAC + KDF composite stage is particularly impressive, as it goes beyond basic taste improvement to tackle persistent contaminants like lead and PFAS. I also appreciate the transparent housing on the first stage; it takes the guesswork out of maintenance, allowing you to see exactly when it’s time to swap out a filter before the system's performance drops. For the price point, this system offers excellent value and a robust build that feels far more substantial than many entry-level options. While it requires basic plumbing knowledge to install, the benefit of having filtered water at every tap, shower, and appliance is well worth the effort. It’s an essential, eco-conscious upgrade that provides peace of mind, knowing that your household is utilizing a powerful, multi-stage barrier against common environmental contaminants. Robert from the support team got me answers lightnig fast and I feel secure in my purchase and my families health.

This unit provides great water and doesn't break the bank. I do like being able to see the sediment filter to be able to get a better idea of when it needs to be replaced. I'm on municpal water and even then, there's a ton of sediment this thing catches. It's actually quite surprising. Then with the carbon blocks, it gets all the nasties out making the water safe to drink (providing you don't have elevated iron or lead in your water). Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the performance of this unit. I have mine plumbed in before my soft water unit as it will increase the life of the resin by keeping sediment and chlorine out of the water softener. One thing I will say is that my first unit did have a minor leak on the output side. I called customer service and spoke with Nick and he explained that they're not exaggerating when it says to make 10-15 passes with your teflon tape on the input and output. He wasn't kidding. They promptly sent out a new head unit for free and I followed his advice and built up 15 layers of teflon tape on both sides, plus a thin layer of pipe dope (liquid teflon). Now it's 100% leak free. Thank you Nick! Given the level of customer service with this company, I'm leaving my review at 5 stars. If you need a whole house filter and you don't want to spend 3 times what this unit costs, don't hesitate. On the off-chance there is some kind of issue, they will take care of you without any drama.

Update 2.7.22. These filter housings are the worst I have ever installed. It took 3 attempts to stop the leakage from the female threaded housing. I used triple-thick Teflon tape and T2 Dope reinforced with fibers. I wrapped the triple thick tape 7 times and then applied a thick layer of pipe dope (the best they make of both). Let it sit for a few hours (though not required) and installed the 3 filter housings. Turned on the water and dang two of them leaked (though slightly). I tightened them a quarter turn and it appeared to stop the leak. An hour later a droplet appeared on both, I turned it a 1/8th of a turn tighter., so far so good, no leaking. If it leaks again, I will take apart the two fittings, put 8-10 wraps of the TRIPLE thick Teflon, and apply the pipe dope. Take my advice and follow my instructions or buy a different filter system. (my buddy a machinist said "the manufacturer made a defective threaded housing unit"). Besides that, I have plumbed dozens of homes and commercial projects, and never have I experienced such a poor-quality product. Needs to be recalled as defective. Update 2.5.22 7.36 pm. Took apart 6 threaded connections, used plumbers dope sealant and reconnected fittings, allowed dope sealant to set up for 1.5 hours, though the sealant does not require any drying time. Dang, It LEAKED again! I am again taking it apart and am going to use both Teflon tape and the dope sealant. ISpring unit is really poorly designed at the female thread connection. The first review today was @ 5.30 pm. I read the warnings from others installing this unit and the seller's recommendations. I wrapped the threaded connections 10 times with Teflon tape (the good Teflon stuff) I Turned on the water and dang all 6 threaded connections at the ISpring filter housings leaked.

It seems like a good value, made very sturdy and easy to install. The first one we received was damaged. It is not packed very well for the weight. We returned for an exchange and the second had some minor damage but was workable. We had to buy some extra parts to install so there is some added cost for that, and the instructions don't tell you exactly what you need so there is some time involved.

Absolutely love the iSpring line of products! Easy to install and service. On the rare occasion there is an issue, customer service has been right there to help with any issue. I recently had a malfunctioning filter cartridge and I called to get some guidance. Spoke with Nick and he was able to quickly diagnose the problem and come up with a solution. Could not be happier with iSpring and will continue to purchase their products to install for my customers!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I am building an off-grid tiny home (Ohana) in Maui for my father in law. Materials and equipment are expensive and hard to find here, if ever in stock. So ordering this filter system from Amazon is a life saver, and cheaper then I could ever find direct on island. I installed the iSpring WCB32C filter in my pump house over the weekend and got the pumps running for the first time under pressure. I only had the smallest leak from one of the canisters. I quickly discovered a small nick on the one O-ring that likely is causing he small drip. I could only see it by pulling the O-ring out and inspecting it very closely. When I bent the rubber on the O-ring slightly I could see the crack in the rubber open up. I likely would not have noticed it if I did not bend the rubber during inspection because it was so small . I could have pinched it slightly while screwing the canisters on the base if it was not seated correctly, or it could have been a minor flaw in the O-ring, hard to say. Either way Nick with customer service was super friendly and fast to order me a replacement. I emailed them on Sunday and got the response first thing Monday morning. In the meantime, I just have a can under the one filter to catch any slow drips until the replacement arrives. I am confident when the replacement O-ring shows up this week it will fix my problem and the filter will work perfect for what my father in law needs out here. Since our water comes from a rain catchment, it is important to filter and have no issues with drinking through this iSpring system. The filter quality is more than enough for what we need. Some people advertise and talk about the newer ultraviolet filtration systems now, but don't really understand the need being that a lot of us grew up on water catchment with simple filter systems. As long as you make your tanks are clean and have a pre-filter system to ensure this, we never experienced or ever heard of anyone else having any health issues. I just feel like the UV systems are another thing used to scare the public into using a product that is overkill or something above and beyond what they truly need for health. The filtration systems iSpring offers is more than enough to maintain a safe lifestyle. If I had to offer advice for anyone ordering this system, just check the O-rings very carefully before you install and it might save a step. Also, I should have dipped the O-rings in water before screwing the canisters onto the base so that they were a little more lubricated and hopefully don't pinch along the edges as it gets tightened up.

Feels very well made Waiting to see how it performs when it’s fitted

I have installed my own water filters in a few houses now and this is one of the best units I have used. Easy to instal, good quality filters and solid mounting frame. I had one small problem with shipping and the vendor quickly replaced the damaged part.

Easy to install and all good quality components. I have several ispring products and would strongly recommend them. One small issue on one of my systems was resolved promptly and Politely by Nick. Happy customer there.

It's a decent filter, but the female threads on the housing are sloppy. The manufacture compensates with oodles and oodles of teflon tape, which still isn't enough. Mine was a warehouse deal and the fitting had actually snapped. Easy to replace. The in and out leaked first time, so more tape applied. And then the last manufacture joint started to leak. Before installing this item, just add more teflon or a washer to each joint.

So I spent about 3 hours plumbing this piece of crap in and after it leaked from the inlet fitting and also the plastic fittings between the filters I had to un install it and it is absolutely no good to me threads are ok but wont stop leaking also doesnt filter worth a damn