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product_id: 151966624
title: "AO-WH-Filter"
brand: "a. o. smith"
price: "₹ 96701"
currency: INR
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reviews_count: 11
category: "A. O. Smith"
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# 600,000 gal capacity DIY install, no plumber needed 6-year limited warranty AO-WH-Filter

**Brand:** a. o. smith
**Price:** ₹ 96701
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your home’s water game—because your family deserves the purest flow.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AO-WH-Filter by a. o. smith
- **How much does it cost?** ₹ 96701 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/151966624-ao-wh-filter)

## Best For

- a. o. smith enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted a. o. smith brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Healthy Home Upgrade:** Improves skin, hair & air quality by cutting chlorine and harmful chemicals exposure.
- • **Pure Water, Every Tap:** Reduces 96.9% chlorine taste & odor for fresh, clean water throughout your home.
- • **Certified Peace of Mind:** NSF/ANSI 42 certified filtration ensures trusted quality for city and well water alike.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Comes with all essentials for simple DIY setup—no plumber required, just plug & play.
- • **Built to Last, Built to Save:** Filters up to 600,000 gallons or 6 years—long-lasting performance without water waste.

## Overview

The A. O. Smith Whole House Water Filter System delivers advanced activated carbon filtration that reduces 96.9% of chlorine taste and odor, improving water quality for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Designed for households of 4+, it filters up to 600,000 gallons over 6 years with no water waste or backflushing. Easy DIY installation and NSF/ANSI 42 certification ensure reliable, long-lasting performance backed by a 6-year warranty.

## Description

desertcart.com: A. O. Smith Whole House Water Filter System | 600K Gal | AO-WH-Filter | 6-Year Filter | NSF-Certified | 14 GPM | Reduces 96.9% Chlorine Taste & Odor | 3/4" NPT | City & Well Water | 6-Year Warranty : Tools & Home Improvement

Review: Saved Me THOUSANDS of $. Hire a Plumber to Install - Making sure the water coming into my home faucets, showers, hoses, and sprinklers is as pure as possible is very important to me. All city and well water has either chemicals for treatment and/or minerals that can reduce the life of appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, and these chemicals and minerals are not good for your skin, hair, sinks, showers, and clothes. I originally called 5 different plumbers to quote me to install a whole house system that could address these issues. Prices ranged from $3000 to $10,000 installed. I did EXTENSIVE research including talking to my city water department to determine exactly which chemicals were added to treat my water. I also had the water tested to determine the amount of chemicals, minerals, and sediment that I was trying to remove from the water. After a week of research I found this product on desertcart that would filter most of my concerns for only $329. Because I have brand new appliances including two tankless water heaters, I wanted extra purification features. For this I bought separately the GOLDEN ICEPURE 3 Stage Whole House Water Filter System for $299. I'm fairly handy but was not comfortable installing on my own. I hired a plumber, and for $600 and they installed both units for me in about 4 hours. So, out the door I only spent $1200 for a great system! My family immediately noticed a difference in the shower. Everybody noticed their skin was softer and not irritated, soap and shampoo washed off easier, and clothes came out cleaner and softer. I like to wash/detail my cars at home and I noticed the water spotting was much less and easier to clean than before I had the system installed. PROS: 1. MUCH CHEAPER than a whole house water filtration system even when adding on additional filtration system. 2. Low profile for space saving installation 3. Works great and water tested showing chloramine, sediment, and water hardness removed 4. Saves money up front and long term by extending life of appliances that use water and are normally damaged due to mineral deposits 5. Skin feels better and not irritated 6. No salt to refill 7. If the power fails the system will still function as apposed to electric descalers 8. My wife is happy! CONS: 1. I would not attempt to install this on my own. Its not really supposed to be a DIY for the average home owner. My plumber said it was easy to install and I'm happy with that. This has been installed for 9 months without any issues. I will update the review if something changes.
Review: whole house chlorine filter - I finally got around to having this installed by a plumber in my water softener loop. I had one that was 8 years old (another MFR) that I recently removed and decided that I NEEDED a chlorine filter. My old one was about 4 feet high and I wasn't sure if I needed to replace it or not, but I felt after 8 years, it must be due. I flushed this with the garden hose and the water was running clear in less than 10 minutes, so that was easy. What took me so long to install this was actually the plumber I was using. He had been to my home for a water softener and then again to remove the old chlorine filter. After BOTH visits, my water tasted and smelled like acetone for about 3 days even after flushing for over an hour. Well, I will tell you WHY this happened. The original plumber was in a rush and did not let the pvc primers/glue cure and completely dry enough before turning the water back on! I got a new plumber who waited about 45 minutes for it to cure and dry.....no smell or taste in the water! If you are doing this yourself or hiring someone, make sure you/they wait more than enough time for it to cure and dry COMPLETELY. If your water smells or tastes like acetone, there was not enough time given to dry/cure. And in my case 15-20 minutes was not enough time but 45 minutes worked well. If you get the smell/taste of acetone after turning the water on, the only thing you can do is wait it out, about 2-3 full days. The thing I noticed about this filter is that it is made by the same manufacturer that makes Aquasana filters. How do I know this? It was on the shipping label from the MFR to desertcart, then desertcart to me (there were 2 labels on the box) These exact filters are sold in lowes too for the same price here, but you don't have to lug it around and you may save on sales tax ordering online. I thought they were much heavier than they actually are which is why I ordered here. It works well, I smell no chlorine on any tap in the house. I also installed a pre-filter, (AO smith as well) that I picked up locally and installed that BEFORE this charcoal filter to get any sediment and rust particles from the city water. Yes, city water does have it and after one day, you can see the prefilter is no longer pristine white. After 3 days the prefilter is a light orange and I NEVER had a visible rust problem in my home. Now I know why my salt softener filter was slightly orange after a month! rust in the water. AFTER the charcoal filter is my salt water softener. I will absolutely buy this filter again in 6 years when it comes time to replace it. Great filter, great price, desertcart convenience and customer service if you need it.

## Features

- Advanced Filtration For Healthy, Great Tasting Water - The AO-WH-FILTER reduces 96.9% of Chlorine taste & odor for clean water from every tap in your home. NOT a water softening system.
- Improve Skin, Hair & Air Quality - Reduce exposure to chlorine & other harmful chemicals that can cause excessive drying, and keep chlorine from evaporating into the air you breathe for cleaner air throughout your home.
- Works For All Your Water Needs - System effectively filters water for use in drinking, cooking, showering & bathing. Perfect for households of 4 or more people. No Drainage, back flushing or water-waste. System will not reduce TDS, sulfur, or iron.
- Long Lasting & Cost Efficient - Central filter lasts for 6-Years or 600,000 Gallons, and comes with a 6-Year limited warranty.
- Simple DIY Installation - Package comes with Central Water Filter, shut-off valve, hose adapter and nipple. May require some additional tools for installation. No plumber needed. Use of a pre-filter is recommended. Please consult owners manual for full instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07R8GW6BJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,251 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #17 in Whole House Water Treatment Systems |
| Brand | A. O. Smith |
| Brand Name | A. O. Smith |
| Capacity | 600000 gallons |
| Container Type | Tank |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,980 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 6 years |
| Filter Life Cycle | 6 years |
| Included Components | Central Water Filter, Shut-off Valve, Nipple, HoseAdapter |
| Installation Type | Whole House |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 30.2"L x 9.5"W x 9.4"H |
| Item Highlight | 6-Year Filter | NSF-Certified | 14 GPM | Reduces 96.9% Chlorine Taste & Odor | 3/4" NPT | City & Well Water | 6-Year Warranty |
| LowerTemperature Range | 40 °F |
| Manufacture Year | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | AO Smith |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 7 gpm |
| Model Name | AO-WH-Filter |
| Model Number | AO-WH-Filter |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operating Pressure Range | 20-100 psi |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Chlorine Reduction, NSF/ANSI 42 Certified |
| Part Number | AO-WH-Filter |
| Power Source | Water Pressure |
| Product Dimensions | 30.2"L x 9.5"W x 9.4"H |
| Product Shelf Life | 5 years |
| Purification Method | Activated Carbon |
| Special Feature | Chlorine Reduction , NSF/ANSI 42 Certified |
| UPC | 811640030131 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 90 °F |
| Warranty Description | 6-Year Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** A. O. Smith
- **Capacity:** 600000 gallons
- **Included Components:** Central Water Filter, Shut-off Valve, Nipple, HoseAdapter
- **Installation Type:** Whole House
- **Material:** Fiberglass
- **Package Information:** Tank
- **Power Source:** Water Pressure
- **Product Dimensions:** 30.2"L x 9.5"W x 9.4"H
- **Purification Method:** Activated Carbon
- **Special Feature:** Chlorine Reduction, NSF/ANSI 42 Certified

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Set name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this filter soften hard water?**
A: This will not remove hardness from water. This is a carbon filter used for removing Chlorine Taste & Odor. The AO-WH-DSCLR will condition it to prevent the scale from building up in pipes & appliances.

**Q: Does this filter eliminate sulfur odor in the water?**
A: The carbon can help with some smells in the water but with sulfur, this would not be a long term solution. Another water treatment method such as a Ultra Violet light would be the best option to kill the bacteria causing the sulfur smell.

**Q: Why is water leaking from the tank connection?**
A: Water leaking is typically due to a loose water connection. We would recommend making sure the connection is properly sealed and thread seal tape was used. (not any pipe compound)

**Q: What’s required to install the unit?**
A: The system will come with the filter itself, a ¾ shut off valve, ¾ in. Nipple for flushing along with a hose adapter. Tools recommended for most basic installation include: Crimping tool, Channel locks, thread seal tape, and PVC Pipe cutter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved Me THOUSANDS of $. Hire a Plumber to Install
*by V***R on April 27, 2023*

Making sure the water coming into my home faucets, showers, hoses, and sprinklers is as pure as possible is very important to me. All city and well water has either chemicals for treatment and/or minerals that can reduce the life of appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, and these chemicals and minerals are not good for your skin, hair, sinks, showers, and clothes. I originally called 5 different plumbers to quote me to install a whole house system that could address these issues. Prices ranged from $3000 to $10,000 installed. I did EXTENSIVE research including talking to my city water department to determine exactly which chemicals were added to treat my water. I also had the water tested to determine the amount of chemicals, minerals, and sediment that I was trying to remove from the water. After a week of research I found this product on Amazon that would filter most of my concerns for only $329. Because I have brand new appliances including two tankless water heaters, I wanted extra purification features. For this I bought separately the GOLDEN ICEPURE 3 Stage Whole House Water Filter System for $299. I'm fairly handy but was not comfortable installing on my own. I hired a plumber, and for $600 and they installed both units for me in about 4 hours. So, out the door I only spent $1200 for a great system! My family immediately noticed a difference in the shower. Everybody noticed their skin was softer and not irritated, soap and shampoo washed off easier, and clothes came out cleaner and softer. I like to wash/detail my cars at home and I noticed the water spotting was much less and easier to clean than before I had the system installed. PROS: 1. MUCH CHEAPER than a whole house water filtration system even when adding on additional filtration system. 2. Low profile for space saving installation 3. Works great and water tested showing chloramine, sediment, and water hardness removed 4. Saves money up front and long term by extending life of appliances that use water and are normally damaged due to mineral deposits 5. Skin feels better and not irritated 6. No salt to refill 7. If the power fails the system will still function as apposed to electric descalers 8. My wife is happy! CONS: 1. I would not attempt to install this on my own. Its not really supposed to be a DIY for the average home owner. My plumber said it was easy to install and I'm happy with that. This has been installed for 9 months without any issues. I will update the review if something changes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ whole house chlorine filter
*by E***E on October 31, 2020*

I finally got around to having this installed by a plumber in my water softener loop. I had one that was 8 years old (another MFR) that I recently removed and decided that I NEEDED a chlorine filter. My old one was about 4 feet high and I wasn't sure if I needed to replace it or not, but I felt after 8 years, it must be due. I flushed this with the garden hose and the water was running clear in less than 10 minutes, so that was easy. What took me so long to install this was actually the plumber I was using. He had been to my home for a water softener and then again to remove the old chlorine filter. After BOTH visits, my water tasted and smelled like acetone for about 3 days even after flushing for over an hour. Well, I will tell you WHY this happened. The original plumber was in a rush and did not let the pvc primers/glue cure and completely dry enough before turning the water back on! I got a new plumber who waited about 45 minutes for it to cure and dry.....no smell or taste in the water! If you are doing this yourself or hiring someone, make sure you/they wait more than enough time for it to cure and dry COMPLETELY. If your water smells or tastes like acetone, there was not enough time given to dry/cure. And in my case 15-20 minutes was not enough time but 45 minutes worked well. If you get the smell/taste of acetone after turning the water on, the only thing you can do is wait it out, about 2-3 full days. The thing I noticed about this filter is that it is made by the same manufacturer that makes Aquasana filters. How do I know this? It was on the shipping label from the MFR to Amazon, then Amazon to me (there were 2 labels on the box) These exact filters are sold in lowes too for the same price here, but you don't have to lug it around and you may save on sales tax ordering online. I thought they were much heavier than they actually are which is why I ordered here. It works well, I smell no chlorine on any tap in the house. I also installed a pre-filter, (AO smith as well) that I picked up locally and installed that BEFORE this charcoal filter to get any sediment and rust particles from the city water. Yes, city water does have it and after one day, you can see the prefilter is no longer pristine white. After 3 days the prefilter is a light orange and I NEVER had a visible rust problem in my home. Now I know why my salt softener filter was slightly orange after a month! rust in the water. AFTER the charcoal filter is my salt water softener. I will absolutely buy this filter again in 6 years when it comes time to replace it. Great filter, great price, Amazon convenience and customer service if you need it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ QUALITY
*by A***R on September 24, 2026*

I researched a lot of filters and bought an A.O.SMITH product. Absolute quality. Better than the one I already have and works perfect.

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