A decade of chlorine-free showers
Aquasana Rhino (WH-1000)
Whole-house carbon + KDF tank system by Aquasana · Third-party tested
$999
At aquasana.com · checked October 23, 2026. Installation is extra - see the quotes guide for typical installed costs.
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Our verdict
The default whole-house answer for city water: a million gallons of chlorine reduction with a 10-year tank warranty. Just file its paperwork correctly - tested to Standard 42, not certified - and it earns its popularity.
Specifications & certification
| Type | Whole-house carbon + KDF tank system |
| How it works | An upflow activated-carbon tank plus a copper-zinc (KDF) tank, with sediment pre-filter and post-filter. Optional salt-free conditioner and UV add-ons. The workhorse configuration a generation of homeowners know. |
| Certification status | Aquasana's wording: 'independently tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 to remove 97% of chlorine for 1,000,000 gallons' - tested to, not certified to, Standard 42. (Its WQA certification covers NSF 61 materials safety.) |
| Capacity & flow | 1,000,000 gallons or up to 10 years; 7 GPM |
| Maintenance | Pre- and post-filters every 6 months; about $120/yr by third-party estimates |
| Installation | Licensed plumber strongly recommended by Aquasana ($200-$600 typical) |
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty on the main tank |
What it claims to reduce
Aquasana's own published figures, graded by the certification status above.
- 97% chlorine reduction tested to NSF/ANSI 42
- Rated for 1,000,000 gallons or up to 10 years
Buying through a dealer instead?
Culligan, Kinetico and EcoWater don't publish prices. Walk in knowing the ranges and the questions.