PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter Chrome FM-3700B

by PUR

• Our ULTIMATE in FILTRATION and a CRISP, REFRESHING TASTE
• Easy One-Click Installation
• Built-in Electronic Filter Life Indicator keeps track of your filter life
• Conveniently provides up to 100 gallons (two to three months) of healthy clean water
• Enjoy filtered or unfiltered water at the flip of a switch

Product Description

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The improved next generation of PUR faucet water filter is at your service. With 1-click installation, superior contaminant removal, and a Two-year warranty, there's never been an easier or more reliable way to get PUR water. Each PUR MineralClear water filter gives you 100 gallons of clean, healthy, great-tasting water.

The PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter also offers these great benefits:

• MineralClear filters water over natural minerals for a crisp, refreshing taste Only available with Advanced and AdvancedPlus Faucet Water Filters
• Filter removes 99% of lead and trace levels of pharmaceuticals* along with many other contaminants
• Easy 1-click installation makes it easy to remove and replace when you need extra room in the sink
• 360-degree swivel allows it to fit well in most sinks
• Built-in electronic filter life indicator tells you when the filter needs to be changed
• High-quality construction: new finishes and materials stand up to tough kitchen use
• MineralClear filter replaces previous 3 Stage filter.

Contaminant Reduction Leading Pitcher Filters PUR® Faucet Filters Lead Asbestos Microbial Cysts Mercury Turbidity (cloudiness) Pharmaceuticals

Our patented MineralClear technology filters water over natural minerals for a crisp, refreshing taste. The premium carbon filter removes 99% of lead, 96% of mercury, and 99% of trace levels of pharmaceuticals.* Replaces previous 3-Stage filter. * Pharmaceutical reduction is not certified by NSF/ANSI or state standard. Based on manufacturer testing for average reduction in trace levels of 12 pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals may not be in all users’ water.

Product Type	Advanced and AdvancedPlus Faucet Mounts	Basic Faucet Mounts
Product Options	PUR Horizontal Mount PUR Vertical Mount PUR Flavor Options®	PUR Faucet Mount
Corresponding Filter	MineralClear™ Filter RF-9999	ClassicClear™ Filter RF-3375
Filtered Water On Demand
Estimated Filter Life	3 months	3 months
Water Filtered per Filter	100 gallons	100 gallons
Leaves Fluoride in Water
Filters Over Natural Minerals for a Crisp, Refreshing Taste
Contaminants Reduced per NSF certification	61	61

Filter Replacements Available in single and multi-pack. Can be used in all Faucet Mounts.		Black basic Black & Chrome advanced Chrome advanced Silver Matte advanced White basic White & Chrome advanced

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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216 of 228 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Developed a crack August 20, 2007

By J. Hunter

Color Name:Gray

I've been a previous owner of a faucet mount PUR filter that lasted for over 4 years before it finally broke. I purchased this particular model thinking that it would also last, but I was disappointed. A couple of months later, it deveolped a hairline crack just below the filter indicator. I thought I just might have accidentally hit the housing, so I purchased the same model again. Well, this same crack appeared, and now I have contacted P&G. I am seriously thinking of purchasing a different brand.

The manufacturer commented on this review (What's this?)

Bruce (Comm Mgr.) saysJanuary 18, 2011

We redesigned the Faucet Mount units and they now have quite a few upgrades and are much easier to install, remove and replace the filter. The newer ONE CLICK version has been on the market since July 2010 and is getting great feedback.
If any has questions try us on Facbeook/Pur drop us an e-mail at [e-mail] or call our helpline at 1-800-PUR-LINE.

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232 of 251 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Good at first but breaks after a year. September 7, 2008

By Valentinovich

Color Name:Chrome

So this is my second PUR water filter mount. Both were this same model. Right out of the package they work great. It's not entirely necessary as our water is already clean out of the faucet, but it does remove any particulates that may reside in the distribution piping and home piping, as well as removing the chlorine residual that is in most tap water. After about a year, coincidentally just as the one year warranty expires, the valve that bridges between the faucet and the filter begins to degrade. Now even when the filter is turned off, water still flows through the valve and through the filter thereby dramatically decreasing the lifespan of the filter since water is always flowing through it. This is a POOR engineering design that should have been addressed by this company. This is the reason why I'm giving it one star. I figured my first filter was just a fluke, but this problem was confirmed yet again on my second filter.

My recommendation:
1) Go for a faucet mount that you don't have to physically turn to activate. I feel that the repetitive action of turning this up and down multiple times a day leads to premature fatigue of this product.
2) Don't worry so much about ancillary features like lights, etc. The filter is what you should be concerned about since this is what is polishing your water.
3) Look for NSF Certification. NSF 42 is for aesthetic effects. Even better is the NSF 53 is for removing health related contaminants. NSF 58 is for reverse osmosis filters which removes even more chemicals than the 53, however I feel this is a bit overkill for a home filter.
4) Go for a product that has at least a 3 year warranty. That way you don't have to keep spending $30+/- every year on the same darn product. I'm surprised that this product has a 5 year warranty when the same model in my local Home Depot only had a one year warranty.

After doing some more research, I've found this product here:
Bestfilters Countertop Superior Water Filter System - White - with 1 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter
Price isn't too bad and it is certified for NSF 53. The KX Matrikx PB1 filter has an ABSOLUTE pore size of 1 micron, which removes giardia and cryptosporidium as these guys are larger in size than 1 micron. Be careful of filters that claim a NOMINAL pore size of 1 micron as these can let 20-30% of particles greater than 1 micron through.

Hope this helps.

The manufacturer commented on this review (What's this?)

Bruce (Comm Mgr.) saysJanuary 14, 2011

Bruce from PUR - We have a new design that allows for easier installation and improvements made form consumer feedback like this. Please check our our new lineup of Faucet mount filters at www.purwater.com and if there are any questions you can call our helpline at 1-800-Pur-Line or drop an e-mail to [e-mail].

121 of 134 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Relatively inexpensive way to filter water May 12, 2006

By Thomas Armentrout

Color Name:Chrome|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was pleasantly surpised to see just how easily this filter installed on my kitchen faucet. Although I had great tasting water before its installation, I feel better now knowing that the water is "cleaner" than before. There are only two drawbacks that I see, namely, the filter often gets in the way when filling a pot for on the stove, and the replacement filters are not cheap---they each cost about as much as HALF the price of the original filter system. I have had my filter system for a bit more than three months, and the replacement indicator just became visible...time to spend money for a new filter cartridge!