HomeWater FiltersFM-25 Faucet Mount vs CF1 Whole House

FM-25 Faucet Mount vs CF1 Whole House

Culligan's $22 model meets SpringWell's $967 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The CF1 Whole House wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the FM-25 Faucet Mount undercuts it by $945. Choose the CF1 Whole House for performance, the FM-25 Faucet Mount to save.

FM-25 Faucet Mount: 1 category wins CF1 Whole House: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

FM-25 Faucet Mount

$22

CF1 Whole House

$967
Filter type
Faucet-mount
Whole-house
Removes
lead, chlorine
chlorine, sediment, chloramine
NSF certified
42, 53
42
Flow rate
0.5 GPM
12 GPMWin
Filter life
200 gal
1,000,000 galWin
Filter cost / yr
40 USDWin
90 USD
Installation
DIY
Professional
Storage tank
No
No

FM-25 Faucet Mount

Inexpensive faucet-mount filter that reduces lead and chlorine for better-tasting tap water.

CF1 Whole House

Whole-house carbon system that removes chlorine and chloramine across the entire home.

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