Aquasana Claryum® Direct Connect Water Filter Wins Good Housekeeping's 2024 Best Kitchen Gear Award

Aquasana’s Claryum® Direct Connect under-sink filter is getting a lot of praise for how well it cuts out contaminants and how easy it is to install.

By: Rachel Carollo

Our Claryum® Direct Connect under-sink filter has made it onto Good Housekeeping’s Best Kitchen Gear Awards again! For the second year in a row, it’s been recognized in the Cutting-Edge Essentials category. This powerful filter keeps impressing experts with its top-notch filtration and super easy installation.

Aquasana’s General Manager had this to say about it: “We’re truly honored that our Claryum Direct Connect under-sink filter has once again received a Good Housekeeping Best Kitchen Gear Award, for the second consecutive year. We know that Americans’ concerns at the tap are at an all-time high as water quality issues like lead, PFAS, and microplastics are on the rise across the country. Installing a water filter is an easy and effective way to instantly improve the overall health and wellness of any home.”

A national concern for water quality

Our latest Water Quality Survey shows just how much more concerned people are about water quality in the U.S. this year. Over three-quarters of Americans (76%) think that drinking clean, filtered water helps them live healthier, longer lives, and 77% say having safe tap water at home is super important for their health. The survey also found that worry over contaminants like PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” — has jumped by 233% since last year, and concern over microplastics shot up by 350%.

High-performance with convenient, DIY installation

The Claryum® Direct Connect filter, which retails for as low as $124.99, stands out for its robust contaminant reduction and user-friendly installation. The under-sink system connects directly to any cold-water line, providing immediate access to filtered water from the existing faucet without the need for an additional spout or complex setup.

“Making your life easier is a theme among this year’s award winners,” said Nicole Papantoniou, Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute. “We selected Aquasana as a second-time winner because this system connects underneath your sink to deliver filtered water whenever the cold water is turned on, reducing 78 contaminants. As one tester put it, it’s great not to have to think about filtering water.”

The Claryum® Direct Connect filters out 78 contaminants, including lead, PFAS, microplastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, asbestos, chloramines, and chlorine, offering 15 times more contaminant removal than the leading pitcher filters. With its efficient design, users can enjoy filtered water from any cold-water faucet in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, making it ideal for various living spaces including apartments, dorms, and even RVs.

Cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to bottled water

Along with its powerful filtration, the Claryum® Direct Connect is an economical and environmentally friendly solution. The replaceable filter cartridges, priced at $70, last for six months or approximately 784 gallons – equating to more than 6,250 single-use plastic bottles.

By providing cleaner, safer water directly from the faucet, the Claryum® Direct Connect offers a sustainable solution that helps reduce plastic waste and bottled water costs. The compact design of the filter system also saves valuable under-sink cabinet space, which is especially valuable in smaller kitchens or mobile homes.

In a world where water quality is a growing priority, our Claryum® Direct Connect filter is a seamless combination of innovation, functionality, and convenience. For more details on the full list of Good Housekeeping’s Best Kitchen Gear Awards, visit:

goodhousekeeping.com/kitchenawards2024

UNDER SINK WATER FILTER

Claryum® Direct Connect

Easy to install, fast-flowing filter connects directly to your existing faucet to reduce 78 contaminants.