How to Change Your Kinetico K5 Cartridges

[@shawnmack9958]

I'm not sure why people are complaining. My system is two years old, worked perfectly all the way up to the time the indicator said change them. It took me all of three minutes to change all three of my filters. Great system that produces incredibly pure water, both to my faucet and my ice maker. Thank you again.

[@stopmcs9392]

how do you know when you have to change the filter

[@iloveLAdodgers]

Pramilla Malick that’s what I’m trying to figure out too

[@rit1chea]

@@stopmcs9392 when the water stream becomes very slow or stops.

[@sharonstanley2939]

There is a blue "stem" on the front, top of the K5 unit. When the stem is low that's when the filters need changed.

[@diannepardinas5446]

Dude! You made this so very easy, I'm ordering filters from Amazon and doing it myself! Thank you very much for creating this video for us!

[@anthonyflores2297]

Just FYI the filters were 100 cheaper to order from my local dealer than from amazon

[@patriciacantwell8651]

the instructions on the filters say to fill each with tap water before installing. Not one video on this process did that, including this one.

[@englishrose4388]

The metered one was a beast to get to insert high enough and then to get to lock, but the rest were a breeze.

[@nadiuskaamparo9359]

Exactly, still can with that one

[@erosh6012]

ave you seen the motor on top of the drinking water filteration unit leaking water from the two small holes in the back of the motor? K5 drinking water station

[@dianehinson4607]

Awesome video!!!! Saved me $100 service fee to replace them. Thanks a million ❤️❤️❤️

[@craigan1]

Excellent video, thank you! The tray you use is the best tip! Last time I had water all over the floor, this time I used your tray method and it was awesome!

[@pauldt]

Do you happen to have a video on the 3 cartridge Kinetico system? The Model is: DRINK WTR SYS PLUS VX 01 where it has a Prefiller Cartridge; a R/O Module: and, a MACguard Postfilter Cartridge? Also, where do I pickup the Pre and Post cartridges?

[@armoredsaint007]

After changing the filters, do you need to run the water for a while, and does it continuously make a motor noise even when not used?

[@DaveKent]

Thank you! I wish my dealer had this how to video... Going to order my filters from you next year!!!

[@incredibilistic]

Maybe it was just our valve but after turning it I could still hear water flowing into the system. I learned quickly that that was the case as water came rushing out until my girlfriend turned off the water for the entire house. Only after that we were able to replace the filters, which was a complete pain in the rear end. The filters were difficult to remove and put back in. Again, maybe the installer screwed up with that valve but it's probably a good idea to just turn off the main water anyway.

[@tomroddy5920]

I have a K5, it has no filter replacement indicator. It is weeping water through small holes at the top mounted pump or valve, whatever it is. Does that leakage mean “change the filters”?

[@eliscastillo9542]

how often do you have to change the filters?

[@BradOntheGo]

Another video indicated the filters are good for 500 gallons. So, many weeks, months for the ave family. Can monitor the blue stem indicator in plastic window at front top of unit or when water stops (drizzles) flowing from faucet.

[@mikehenthorn976]

I changed all 3, then flushed the tank (let the water run till it did no more), now i have a coating taste to my water, any suggestions?

[@epona9166]

I assume the black tanks on the left are stored RO water. It looks like there are two tanks there, but from the standard product photos, it seems like only one tank comes w the system. Could you pls address that?

[@BradOntheGo]

Adrs what? Yes, those are where the filtered water is stored after running through filter unit and before exiting the faucet. One or more tanks is really just a function of how much filtered water you want at the ready.

[@heatherproctor2680]

Will be referring our customers to this video! Quick and easy!

[@seungholee5211]

Could you please tell me which filter need to be replaced when the blue indicator down completely?

[@dronk4814]

Seungho Lee yellow and orange

[@nktech1289]

Hi, I have changed both pre and post filter. But somehow after 2-3 minutes water stop coming from tab. I have to wait for 6-10 minutes to use the water again...any idea what went wrong here...

[@dronk4814]

nktech1 where do you live?

[@juefannie1199]

Orange filter is really hard to change. Do you have any easy way ?

[@jm71681]

Mine was a bitch too.

[@karlvondrak6080]

We have had the A200 system for many years without any problems, unitl recently. the RO filter leaks if we use too much water from the sink spigot. it eventually stops. I don't know if someine tried turning it and ripped the o-ring or anything. I have watche dseveral videos for changing the cartridges and they both say don't remove the middle cartridge. That is what is leaking every now and then. Any ideas why that one would leak and what would I have to do just to remove that cartridge to check the o-ring?

[@seeitalloutdoors3381]

We have this system and after fill 2 gallon jugs it was like it ran out of water. Now 18 hours later still. Just a trickle of water. Any suggestions

[@BradOntheGo]

Time for filter replacement. Buy from a local dealer or on Amazon.

[@sideskraft]

I'm considering this system, but at 100 bucks per cartridge, the long term operating cost for this is considerably higher than other RO systems. Is it really that much better?

[@anthonytotilo4737]

Yes it is a good system. Don't be cheap when it comes to your health. You replace roughly every 18 months. That's not a lot of money

[@millanferende6723]

@@anthonytotilo4737 What about sediment filter, carbon, UV light combination?

[@coachmatt216]

I’m a cheap ass, and I say it’s worth it. We get almost exactly 12 months out of ours (5 people and a dog....2 kids are playing sports year round and really go through big water jugs). We drink it constantly, and I buy cartridges when they go on sale during customer appreciation events for about $80 each ($160 per year). Every 2-3 years, I have the dealer come out and sanitize, maintain, and give everything a look over. They also deliver a shit ton of salt at the same time (2-3 years worth). I use about a bag per month.

[@tzkrealty2212]

The last replacement filters (purple and orange) cost me $285

[@imakuni67]

They are overpriced on Amazon. Find a local dealer. They will be 25-50% cheaper.

[@jasonhunter6125]

can I "power" 3 sinks if I install plumbing?

[@juanmaza8575]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@dbinhussain]

Where do I buy these cartridges?

[@ThumbsUpPartners]

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[@kerripalmer2311]

Where is the air pressure valve for the black tank?

[@kerripalmer2311]

The black tank shown here

[@oscarcanelo6262]

Thank you very much !

[@jgpinc]

system is supposed to be sanitized with the sanitation kit whenever changing cartridges

[@TheReelWil]

Any reason why you didn’t change out the membrane cartridge ?

[@dronk4814]

Only if the membrane didn’t work

[@nickaroni87]

It never needs to be replaced unless something is wrong with it. The K5 uses it's "Everclean Rinse" technology that flushes the membrane with the same high quality water it makes. That's what makes it the cheapest Reverse Osmosis system available on the market

[@TheReelWil]

Awesome thanks guys, my local kenitco people charged me an arm and a leg saying the middle chamber needs to be replaced everytime.

[@nickaroni87]

@@TheReelWil keep in mind this is only for the model K5 NOT any other models. So if you don't have the K5 you will have to change the membrane out

[@TheReelWil]

It is the k5.

[@heatherc7165]

Went to replace mine and I think they sent the wrong ones....

[@aireya51]

Thanks, good video

[@Narcissist_Police]

So drain the tank after turning the water off. Key point not mentioned!!!!!!

[@henrykneis6015]

When the tech removes the first cartridge, he says “turn counterclockwise” when in fact he is turning clockwise. CLOCKWISE to REMOVE COUNTERCLOCKWISE to INSERT

[@Pseudoblogger69]

The orange filter change is an absolute pain in the butt

[@javjet]

you did not sanitize the system

[@satanicmonkey666]

Never done it. I am not dead yet.

[@davidmaser08]

@@satanicmonkey666 Never used a "Kinetico" filtration system. I am not dead yet. .And I'm 68 Y O.

[@captainfartolini4335]

@@satanicmonkey666 I think you should sanitize every so 'often', its another gouge from kinetico to buy the tablets and covers, but u dont want to die

[@k-mark9187]

Damn orange one is hard to put in. It wasn’t clear how to put on. I’m scrapping my hand and it’s still not on. I’m giving up and throwing away this pos

[@nba543]

These filters only lasted like 5 months

[@anthonytotilo4737]

They last 500 gallons.

[@satanicmonkey666]

They last me about a year. It will vary by water use. 4 People in my home.

[@captainfartolini4335]

normally I get a yr, but last set only 4 months, hopefully I had more usage than usual, but I cant say that i did from my rough calculation.

[@leonardabney9153]

Kinetico k5 filters

[@anthonygarbo8114]

YOU NEED TO SAY SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER GOING INTO THE FILTER. THE VALVE ON THE BLACK TANK DOES NOT SHUT OFF WATER SERVICE!!!

[@those1kidds]

So why are the filters such a rip off? Just spent $90 for both of them at our local store in town... what the crap??? Does any one know of a cheaper place? The price of them is even more expensive online... What a racket....

[@konstantinlipskiy5880]

Never make it again!Before installing you should rinse filters with at least 5 liters of water.They contain small particles and if you install it right away it may cause damage to membrane or even worse it may kill manifold!Also you didn’t make take sanitation.Its D- dude.

[@davidmaser08]

OVERRATED!!!!! Find a system that filters cost less and you can find. Bought a house w/ it and I'm still trying just to find WHERE to buy these overpriced filters. Unhooking this nuisance

[@katrinamoorhead5658]

This filter removal and replacement is very difficult to do. My husband complained everytime he had do this, for 6 years now!! I just finished changing these out and am on the hunt for a new system!!!! What BS, get the engineers on this. I will do everything in my sphere of influence to keep people from purchasing such a miserably designed product. I wish I could talk to your head design engineer right now and get our hard earned money back!!!!!! Very Dissatisfied X-Customer, K Moorhead

[@anthonytotilo4737]

It seems easy here. Radon must be high in your house

[@rjblack93]

What are you talking about? It couldn't be any easier.

[@asaholey]

It is true. After changing the purple filter and orange filter. No water coming out. Bad design. Straight to the garbage

[@satanicmonkey666]

It's pretty easy, I just did it in like 10 minutes.

[@rit1chea]

Difficult/easy is subjective. It's probably easier if you can pull the filter cabinet all the way out as in the video. With my set-up, that's impossible. The filter in the forward area is more difficult to remove because it's tucked inside the case. However, replacing the new one is very difficult because it's still tucked inside and the blue meter stick gives resistance as the canister is being screwed into place. @Judah, thanks for the video.