Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters

by Capresso

Product Features

• Each cartridge is good for 60 uses or up-to 6-weeks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 3 x 1.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007E7LS
• Item model number: 4440.9
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #824 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #73 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliance Parts & Accessories

Product Description

The charcoal filter cartridge removes up to 82% of the chlorine and other impurities found in tap water, improving the taste of the water and coffee. Designed to work in Capresso Coffee Makers 437/439, 449/448, 440, 452/453

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Capresso water filter - not really necessary, July 5, 2008

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Kristi Robinson "Picasso" (Colombia - S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters (Kitchen)

As much as I love Capresso products - this one is questionable.

You might wonder what I mean by this - well, first of all look at the costs for just three filters. Second: If you use these filters as recommended on the package (60 uses or 6 weeks) then just do the math.

Yes, you will pay in one year more than the cost of your coffee maker. I have a Capresso coffee maker that cost over $200 and I love it but cannot afford these filters.

To beat this unnecessary filter and its expense, this is what you do. Simply use filtered water. Quality filtered water will be without all the particles and contaminants that will hurt your coffee maker. Then, follow the coffee maker's instructions regarding its cleaning - like using white vinegar to keep the system free of harmful calcification.

Manufacturers are in business to make money and they will sell you whatever you believe you must buy - these filters are not necessary!

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clean Water = Excellent Coffee, April 8, 2004

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Jon Kreisler (New York City, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters (Kitchen)

Beginning with the Coffee Team Plus, Capresso introduced the concept of a water filter in the water tank of their automatic coffee makers. If you use tap water, the filter is a wonderful idea. It removes impurities and chlorine before the water is heated. Clean water and a clean coffee maker = great coffee.
The manufacturer's recommendation is to change filters every 6 weeks or 60 pots of coffee. I usually change them every two months, or so. I imagine the effectiveness of the filter may depend on the quality of the water you use. I haven't had a problem yet.
Usage tip: Each filter is individually wrapped in plastic to keep it fresh until opened. When you open a filter, first soak it in cold water for about 15 minutes. Then rinse it under running water for another minute or two until the water dripping from the filter is clear. If you still see black particles dripping from the filter, run a pot of water through the coffee maker, with the new filter inserted, without coffee beans and discard the water afterward, or use the water for plants (when it is cooled, of course.)

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Raising The Bar", September 28, 2005

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Matthew M. Bennett "Jesus' book warm" (Middleburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters (Kitchen)

I thought I would raise the average rating on this product: I use it for my cappresso coffee maker & grinder and works very well. As far as not working on other coffee makers it doesn't take a genius to read a manual or even to look at the damn things. Sorry to offend anyone mistakes happen or even ignorance but rating it a zero because YOU baught the wrong product is stupidity. Thanks and enjoy the clean water = good tasting coffee!