Nope. Most systems just ask you to swap out a filter cartridge every 3 to 6 months. That’s less often than you change your toothbrush, and way less drama than fighting with a Brita pitcher at 10 PM. The replacement filter costs about the same as a decent 12-pack of craft beer—and your body will thank you more.
One pro tip: prime your system by running the faucet for 10-15 minutes after installation. The water might look cloudy at first. That’s just trapped air bubbles being dramatic. Give it a minute. They’ll clear up like a bad mood on a Friday.
