Brita Ultramax 35530 Pitcher - Replacement Dispenser  Product Reviews

"With a product of this capacity I expected a better product. The current design had my common sense kick in to simply purchase a sink attachment filter after a few tests over a 90 day period. Well ok, the last 60 some odd days of use, the first thirty I mistakenly trusted the design to perform. I like brita and filtered water, but I had to throw this out. Mold, slimes, and a few other items that are hazardous to a persons well being are the main issue. Even with weekly cleaning there was some biological return. The worst was testing the filter after 58 days. The filter itself contained a plethora of microscopic crawlies. Nothing fatal, but we cultured a bunch of varieties that cause bad breath, stomach, and throat issues. All of which were also found in the 'clean' water in the well below. Three kinds of fungi had invaded a previously pristine, chef quality, fridge. All growing from the protected colony in this huge reservoir. I'd have to recommend a smaller capacity pitcher or in a family sized home a faucet attachment. If you are going to pay for something to give you clean water, you might as well get clean water."

"I was initially happy with this product until I noticed some sediment forming in a ring underneath the filter itself. I figured it was a faulty filter and replaced it. Not too long afterwards it also started forming the same sediment ring. My guess is that if you pour water into the basin too quickly, it can "rock" the filter from its base and allow some unfiltered water to leak in. Whatever the case, I've decided to try the Pur filter instead, which does have a lock-in seal as well as a barrier that prevents water from gushing over it."

"I have been using Brita filters and pitchers for years now. My old pitcher got a couple of cracks in it so I decided to buy a larger one for the frig. I read most of the reviews and decided to try it anyway and I love it! I drink a lot of water so there's not much chance of mold growing in mine. The taste is even better than from my old one. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants good tasting and odor free water. I wish the battery could be replaced though. If mine lasts longer than the 5 years, I would still want to use that feature."

"My [...] stepdaughter, my husband and me love our Brita UltraMax Smart Dispenser. It is simple to get a cold and tasty glass of water. My only warning is that if it is either hard for someone to lift a gallon of water or do not have the fridge space then it is hard to use this item. The weight of one gallon of water is about 9 pounds so with the filter system I presume it is about 11 pounds in all to life and put into a refrigerator. (about 5 kilograms) This can be hard for those who cannot lift for medical reasons. The good news is that there are two ways to fill the tank, one is to use the smaller lid which is in the top cover of the tank and fill the tank a little at a time by pitcher; or to fill a large glass in the sink and pour it into the small lid on the top. The second way is to take the entire dispenser out of the fridge and either remove the cover or the little lid on the cover. We do this both ways in my family depending on who decides to fill the dispenser. The dispenser is about the size of a 12 pack of miller genuine draft bottles or a medium sized turkey which fit into our regular sized fridge on the top shelf. The parts come apart easily to wash with regular dish soap and water in the kitchen sink. I recommend doing this everytime the filter is replaced."