Kenmore Water Filter: We Give You All The Details

The Kenmore Elite Central Whole Home Water Filtration System (Model 38208) connects to the water supply line to your home. This filtration system is rated by the National Sanitation Foundation to reduce chlorine odor and taste and chemical or mineral particulate in water from baths, sink faucets, and showers.

This whole home water filtration system works at the source to prevent large sediment particles from entering the plumbing system of your home or your appliances.

The Kenmore Elite whole home filtration system has a 570,000-gallon capacity and provides an operational life of more than 10 years.

This model features a self-cleaning filter and an LED indicator that makes it easy to see when the system is filtering water.

This high-performance solution works to maintain the flow of cleaner water throughout an entire residence. When it comes to improving water quality, you should consider Kenmore’s Heavy Duty Taste and Odor Filter Cartridge (model 34378).

Kenmore water cooler systems are integrated into many of this brand’s refrigerators. Authentic replacement filters are NSF-rated to reduce chlorine taste and odor and the presence of class one chemical or mineral particulates, cysts, and turbidity. Most Kenmore water filters function for up to six months and provide better-tasting ice and chilled water.

Depending on your fridge model, you will need to order a particular replacement filter part. The standard Kenmore Clear water filter (model 9990) is designed to fit fridge model 27931 as well as a wide range of models in the 50000 and 70000 series.

Other filter models such as the 9083 refrigerator water filter fit 4000 and 5000 series Kenmore refrigerators. You may find that your fridge calls for a 9014 model or 46-969 model cartridge. Some bottom-freezer refrigerators feature dispensers that rely on Advanced Two Stage Replacement Filters (model 34381) or Elite Advanced Two-Stage Replacement Filters (model 38501).

Make sure the replacement water filter you choose is compatible with the water dispenser in your fridge.

The latter may seem like a great deal up front, but many customers find that the taste and performance of these filters do not compare to that of a Kenmore water filter.

Over time, a chemical smell or taste may develop that can be eliminated by installing an authentic filter. Make sure that the quality of your drinking water remains consistently high by only using Kenmore replacement filters.

Depending on your fridge design, you may require specialized filters. If your fridge features reverse osmosis filtration for the dispenser, you may need to order either pre- or post-filters and choose a reverse osmosis system (model 38056) or UltraFilters for a reverse osmosis replacement (model 38476).

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Kenmore currently makes four types of under-sink water filters. The brand’s lineup ranges from a basic two-stage water filter to an Elite reverse osmosis system. The Kenmore Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter (model 38461) is a small model that is likely to fit under almost any sink.

This filtration system reduces chlorine taste and odor, as well as the presence of sediments in drinking water. This system is easy to install but requires a filter-change wrench, unlike premium models.

The Kenmore Elite Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter (model 38501) is an NSF rated system that reduces cysts, chlorine taste and odor, lead, MTBE, sediment, and VOCs. This is the most affordable model that features a twist and pull filter design. It does not require any tools for replacement.

A no-mount design saves space and can be installed vertically or horizontally under a sink. Customers will also need to install an included chrome faucet that features an electronic indicator light to keep track of the status of the filter.

The pre-filter on this model is intended to reduce VOCs while the post-filter targets lead. The filters in this unit should last for six months, and the system comes with a one-year limited warranty.

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The Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System (model 38156) is this brand’s most affordable reverse osmosis filtration model. This NSF-certified system significantly reduces levels of arsenic, cryptosporidium and giardia cysts, lead, nitrates, and other contaminants that are frequently found in unfiltered tap water. This model also features an easy twist and pull filter design and operates automatically, filtering up to 14.5 gallons of water in 24 hours.

The activated carbon pre-filter and post-filter in Kenmore’s Reverse Osmosis system work together to limit total dissolved solids to 2,000 ppm and water hardness to 10 grains per gallon with a 6.9 pH level.

The maximum chlorine level in the water supply is limited to 2 milligrams per liter, while maximum concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, iron, and manganese are eliminated. The average rejection level of total dissolved solids by the brand’s reverse osmosis system is 92.4%.

Like the other under-sink systems from Kenmore, the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System comes with a chrome faucet equipped with a timer-based filter monitor. This unit requires specialized reverse osmosis pre- and post-filters, which last for up to six months.

Customers have the option to also purchase replacement membranes or an additional 3.1 gallon auxiliary water storage tank for access to more filtered water. This system comes with a one-year limited warranty on all parts and labor, with the exception of the filter, filter cartridge, and membrane.

The Kenmore Elite Premiere Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is an even more advanced NSF-certified filtration system. This model features a no-mount cabinet design and filters an even wider range of water contaminants.

The premium model of this reverse osmosis system can be the best choice for reducing traces of ammonium, arsenic, asbestos, barium, bicarbonate, bromide, cadmium, chlorine, chromium VI and III, copper, cysts, lead, magnesium, nitrate, nitrite, radium, selenium, sodium, sulfate, tannin, turbidity, TDS, and zinc.

The Elite Premiere Reverse Osmosis filtration system uses the same replacement filters as the Kenmore’s standard Reverse Osmosis system. This model also produces 14.5 gallons of filtered water in 24 hour and ships with a chrome faucet that has change indicators, including a timer-based membrane and filter monitor.

This model is also guaranteed by a one-year limited warranty.

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Kenmore also sells specialized filters such as the Deluxe Sediment Filter Cartridge (models 38480 and 38478), which are heavy-duty designs for reducing the amount of iron, rust, sand, and silt particles in drinking water.

The 38480 model features a tight brush ring and can sift sediment particulate up to five microns, while the 38478 model features a looser computer-controlled winding pattern for consistent particulate filtration up to 25 microns.

Improve the experience of drinking water with the Kenmore Taste and Odor Filter Cartridge (model 34370). This specialized filter reduces up to 95% of chlorine smell and taste and can filter chemical and mineral particulate up to 20 microns. This activated carbon modified block filter can improve the taste of up to 3,000 gallons of water and fits in water filter housings of several Kenmore drinking water filtration systems.

The Premium Taste and Odor Filter Cartridge (model 34373) filters contaminants by blocking particles up to 15 microns and improves taste. The model can easily filter up to 4,500 gallons of water and fits the brand’s drinking water systems and standard filter housings.

If you are looking for a specialized solution to eliminate other unwanted tastes and odors, you may want to consider filters designed particularly to reduce the presence of chemicals or lead while improving the taste of drinking water.

Try the Kenmore Chemical Contaminant Taste and Odor Filter Cartridge (model 34365). This filter features premium grade activated carbon designed to eliminate up to 95% of contaminants including atrazine, chloroform, and lindane. This filter also lowers MTBE levels by up to 98% and chlorine by 99%, and it provides these benefits for up to 500 gallons of water between changes.

The Kenmore Lead Taste and Odor Filter Cartridge is a 0.5-micron carbon block filter that is complete with lead removal media. This filter removes up to 99.95% of cysts and volatile organic chemicals, 99% of lead, and 97% of chlorine from drinking water.

A flow restrictor limits output from this filter to 0.75 gallons per minute for improved performance. Depending on the characteristics of your drinking water, you may also want to use Kenmore Neutralizer Compound to adjust pH levels, reduce the presence of iron in the water, and prevent corrosion in your plumbing.

Kenmore sells this compound in five-pound bags.

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• Kenmore is more affordable than some comparable water filtration systems

• Replacement filters are widely available from retailers

• Some Kenmore Elite Advanced systems are no longer being produced