culligan big blue carbon filter Review: Is It Worth the Money?

Okay, so, the water at my place was tasting kinda funky lately, right? And it’s not just the taste, the water pressure was getting a bit weak too. So I figured, time to do something about it. I remembered my neighbor, old Tom, mentioned something about a water filter he installed a while back, the Culligan Big Blue Carbon Filter. Said it made a world of difference for him. I thought, why not give it a shot?

First, I did a little digging around online. Seems like this Big Blue thing is pretty popular. It’s a whole-house filter, meaning it filters all the water coming into your house. Not just drinking water, but also what you use for showers, laundry, everything. They’ve got a few different types, but the carbon one is supposed to be really good at getting rid of bad tastes and smells, which was my main issue. It’s called “Big Blue” because, well, it’s a big blue canister. There were these other brands mentioned like Rainsoft and Kinetico, but they seemed kinda pricey. I just wanted to be sure that whatever filter I bought was the right size. I saw some people talking about the right size for the filter. It was something like 4.5 x 20. I’m not sure, but I think that means it’s 4.5 inches wide and 20 inches long.

I ended up ordering one online. It’s a big blue canister, pretty hefty. Installation wasn’t too bad, actually. I turned off the main water line, found a good spot near where the water comes into the house, and got to work. It involved some basic pipe cutting and connecting, but there were instructions, and I’m pretty handy so I figured it out. The whole thing probably took me a couple of hours, including a few trips to the hardware store because I always seem to forget something. Also, I saw something online that said these filters are good for stopping sediment, which can clog up your pipes and appliances. That’s a nice bonus, even though it wasn’t my main reason for getting it.

• Turned off the main water supply.
• Located a suitable installation spot.
• Cut and connected the pipes according to instructions.
• Secured the filter housing in place.
• Installed the carbon filter cartridge.
• Turned the water back on and checked for leaks.

Once it was all hooked up, I turned the water back on and held my breath. No leaks! That’s always a good sign. Then I ran the tap and waited. The first bit of water was a little cloudy, which is normal, but then it cleared up. And the taste? Man, what a difference! It was like night and day. No more weird chlorine taste, no more funky smell. Just clean, fresh-tasting water. Even the water pressure seemed a bit better, probably because the old filter was so clogged up.

Now, I know these filters don’t last forever. From what I read, I’ll probably have to change the carbon cartridge every few months, depending on how much water we use. But they’re not too expensive, and it’s definitely worth it for the improvement in water quality. I heard someone say you have to change the filter every so often. That’s fine with me, though. It’s a small price to pay for good water.

A whole house water filter was the way to go

Overall, I’m really happy with this Culligan Big Blue Carbon Filter. It was a relatively easy project, it didn’t break the bank, and it made a huge difference in the quality of our water. If you’re dealing with funky tasting or smelling water, I’d definitely recommend looking into one of these. You won’t regret it!