PUR PBSS Push-Button Refrigerator Water Filter

by PUR

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This PUR water filter works with a wide variety of refrigerator brands, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, and other Whirlpool manufactured brands. You should replace the filter every six months, though filter life may vary depending on use and local water conditions. Do not use with water that is micro-biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems that are certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. Individuals requiring water of certain microbiological purity should consult their physician.

From the Manufacturer

Provides 100 gallons or up to 6 months of clean filtered water and ice per filter. Fits all refrigerators with a Push Button In-Grille water filter. Compatible models are as follows: Kenmore® T1KB1, Kenmore® T1KB2, KitchenAid® T1WB2, KitchenAid® T1WB2L, Whirlpool® T1WG2, Whirlpool® T1WG2L, Whirlpool® T2WG2, Whirlpool® T2WG2L,Whirlpool® P1WB2, Whirlpool® P1WB2L Kenmore®, KitchenAid®, and Whirlpool®are registered trademarks of Whirlpool® Corporation

Product Features

• Removes 99% of lead and microbial cysts (cryptosporidium and giardia), and reduces many other
  contaminants like 97% of trace levels of pharmaceuticals. ¹
• Fits refrigerators with Push Button In-Grille water filter and may be used with FAST FILL water
  dispensing systems. ²

Technology

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

 

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001BOTNCU
• Item model number: PBSS
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (233 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #14 in Home Improvement > Appliances > Large Appliance Accessories > Refrigerator Parts & Accessories > Water Filters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

247 of 252 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ATTENTION: PLEASE READ REGARDING SEARS, WHIRLPOOL, & PUR, November 19, 2009

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S. Scott Proud "Scott" (Florence, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PUR PBSS Push-Button Refrigerator Water Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

It seems there are a LOT of misuderstandings in these reviews. If you own a Sears refridgerator it IS a Whirlpool, or Kitchen Aid, or whatever else with a "Kenmore" name plate on it. Sears doesn't make their appliances and they purchase appliance from varios companys and put their "Kenmore" brand on it. I have a Whirlpool fridge, Whirlpool dishwaher, and GE microwave. They all say Kenmore and the stainless stell matches perfectly. A Sears sales rep will tell you who makes the specific unit. This is true for Kenmore washers & dryers as well, all appliance. Secondly, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Kenmore, etc. do not make the filters. Sears, Whirlpool, etc. sell the filter with their markings on it. PUR make the filter. This is not a cheaper replacement for the filter, it is the same filter. I have been using PUR filters bought on-line for 5 years now and it is the same filter that came in the refridgerator when I bought it. The only thing to keep in mind is that the "universal PUR Filter", that fits all push button, in the grill units, does not have the same filtration as the the specific PUR filter that comes with the fridge. For example the "Universal" filter is about $26 on Amazon and my fridge came with a PUR 4396710 which cost about $32 on Amazon. Both will work, but the $32 unit filters out about 11 types of impurities, the $26 unit is 4 types. I buy the 4396710 to protect my 2 year old and wife. What is $7 more when it's your family's health. They are about $50 each at Sears.

I hope this information helps clear up some misconceptions and helps people make an educated decision on what to buy.

104 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the Same as the #4396710, May 16, 2009

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John Coltrane "MovieLover" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PUR PBSS Push-Button Refrigerator Water Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you go to PUR's website, you'll find that this filter handles only 4 problem areas: (chlorine, sediment, lead, o-dichlorobenzene).

The more expensive #4396710 Kitchenaid/Whirlpool deals with 11 problem areas (the side of the box lists all these in detail: (chlorine, particulates, lead, mercury, benzene, o-dichlorobenzene, toxaphene, asbestos, cysts, turbidity, atrazine).

The strange thing is that the PUR website only seems to show the cheaper filter and its attendant 4 areas of filtering. It may just be my ineptness, but I couldn't find the other better filter on their website.

My wife, wanting the best water, always opts for the more expensive filter. It's around $60 in local area markets. I just ordered one from Amazon a couple of weeks ago for $35 delivered; other internet dealers carry it for around the same price.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Used this in a Kenmore fridge. worked fine, September 15, 2008

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N. Corrieri (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PUR PBSS Push-Button Refrigerator Water Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

First time changing filter. Not sure if all do this, but when i changed, we had extremely high pressure. Im guessing it was acting like there wasnt a filter in at all. Caused water to keep flowing a bit (without pressing).

After that strangeness, took about 6 pitchers to get airbubbles out of filter, etc.


Kenmore and Whirlpool are the samer thing more or less. Works fine now its been in use.

Definately cheaper than getting the kenmore one