Kind E-1000 Whole House Water Filter Review (Formerly Evo)

Last Updated on September 6, 2025 by Ava

Best for: Households on city water that want chlorine and byproducts gone without losing flow.

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🔬 Tap Score Lab Results

🧾 How the Kind E-1000 Scored

Tap Score results showed trihalomethanes (THMs) cut from 31.8 ppb to non-detect, turbidity reduced by nearly 90%, and iron completely removed. Flow held steady at 15 GPM across multiple taps — rare performance for a cartridge setup.

Upkeep averages $150–200 a year, or about 0.21¢ per gallon. The washable 5-micron prefilter stretches cartridge life, keeping costs predictable and swaps simple.

Water tastes clean from the first glass, chlorine odor disappears, and showers feel less harsh on skin and hair. The system runs silently with no moving parts to fail.

Trade-offs: the dual canisters need wall width, and housings can be snug — a strap wrench helps. It isn’t NSF-certified as a complete unit, but components are tested to NSF/ANSI 42, 61, and 372 and meet CSA B483.1 for material safety. A lifetime warranty and 120-day return policy add extra security.

Bottom line: A proven cartridge system that removes chlorine byproducts, keeps household pressure strong, and costs pennies a day to run — ideal for city water households that want reliable protection without the $1,000+ tank price tag. That balance of performance and value is why we ranked it #2 on our Whole House Water Filters roundup.

🔎 About Certifications

The Kind E-1000 isn’t NSF-certified as a complete unit, but its components are independently tested to key drinking water standards:

• NSF/ANSI 42 — performance standard for chlorine, taste, and odor reduction.
• NSF/ANSI 61 — ensures materials that contact water won’t leach unsafe levels of contaminants.
• NSF/ANSI 372 — verifies components are lead-free.
• CSA B483.1 — Canadian standard for drinking water treatment devices.

While some buyers hesitate over the lack of a “whole system” NSF badge, our Tap Score testing confirmed the claims: chlorine byproducts like THMs dropped to non-detect, turbidity fell nearly 90%, and iron was removed completely. For city water, those results matter more than a sticker on the box.

💬 Verified Customer Feedback

⭐ 4.6 / 5 (based on 297 Google reviews, Sept 2025)

Common themes from owners:

• “The chlorine taste and smell were gone the same day we installed it.”
• “Setup was straightforward — I handled it myself, and cartridge swaps take just minutes.”
• “Support was quick to respond and made returns simple when I had a question.”

Source: Google store page for Kind Water Systems. Ratings reflect the brand overall, not just this model.

👉 Worth noting: Nearly 80% of owners rate Kind 5 stars, praising cleaner taste, simple upkeep, and responsive support — feedback that matches what we confirmed in Tap Score testing.

⚖️ Compare The Competition

What other Kind Water System reviews don’t do is provide a clear comparison between the E-1000 and the competition. Here’s how it stacks up to the three best filters in its class.

How Does Kind Compare?

1. SpringWell CF1 – Tank-based with catalytic carbon + KDF, rated for 1,000,000 gallons (~10 years). Covers chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, and even PFAS. Flow ranges 9–20 GPM depending on size. It costs more up front, but upkeep is pennies a day. If you want max coverage (including PFAS) and don’t mind a tank install, SpringWell is the stronger long-haul pick.
2. Home Master HMF2SMGCC – Two-stage cartridge with catalytic carbon + sediment. Flow tops at 10 GPM, which can feel tight in busy households. Cartridges clog faster, so you’ll swap more often ($200+ per year). It’s cheaper up front but less forgiving on pressure and upkeep compared to Kind.
3. iSpring WGB22B – Similar cartridge setup, rated 100K gallons (~1 year). Advertised 15 GPM, but in practice pressure dips under heavy use. It’s affordable and easy to install, but it doesn’t have the same tested track record for THM removal that Kind showed in our Tap Score results.

👉 Bottom line: Kind E-1000 lands in the middle ground — more affordable than a tank system like SpringWell, but with steadier flow and lower upkeep than budget cartridges like Home Master or iSpring. Tap Score showed THMs cut to non-detect, turbidity reduced ~90%, and iron eliminated — rare proof at this price point. The result: cleaner-tasting water, no lingering chlorine odor, and predictable upkeep around $150–$200 a year with a washable prefilter trimming waste.

💡 Also in the Kind lineup

The E-3000 is the E-1000’s bigger sibling. It uses the same dual-cartridge setup we tested (sediment + carbon) but adds a third TAC cartridge for scale control.

• Flow: Still rated at 15 GPM — no loss in pressure.
• Filtration: Same carbon stage, so you’ll see similar results for chlorine and disinfection byproducts.
• Extra feature: The TAC cartridge crystallizes hardness minerals so they don’t stick as scale. It won’t actually soften water like a salt system, but it can make glassware, fixtures, and showers easier to clean.
• Price: About $1,998 vs. ~$770 for the E-1000.

👉 Upgrade path: If chlorine byproducts are your main concern, the E-1000 gives you the best bang for your buck. If you also want help keeping scale under control without adding a full softener, the E-3000 is the bundled upgrade.

🔧 Installation & Ownership

When we unboxed the Kind E-1000, what stood out wasn’t just the clean design — it was how few moving parts there were. No pre-flush to activate the media, no drain line to fuss with. That simplicity carries through to daily use: you don’t “run” this filter, you just live with it.

📦 Out of the box:

Comes with everything you need (housings, cartridges, wrench, mounting hardware). The canisters are heavier than they look, which is a good thing — thick walls that don’t flex like bargain filters.

🚿 First impressions:

• Chlorine odor disappeared the same day it went in
• Showers felt noticeably softer on skin and hair
• No carbon “break-in” taste — the water was crisp from glass one

🛠 Maintenance:

• The washable 5-micron prefilter can be rinsed 2–3 times in the sink before swapping, trimming costs and waste
• Cartridge changes took us about 10 minutes — quicker than expected once we learned not to overtighten
• The housings can be snug, but the thick O-rings and clear threading kept things tight without leaks

💨 Everyday use:

• Flow held steady at 15 GPM even with three taps wide open — rare for a cartridge system
• Runs silently: no drain line, no electricity, no moving parts to break
• Can be installed indoors or outdoors (as long as temps stay above freezing) — not true of most tank-based filters

🛡 Warranty & returns: Covered by a lifetime warranty and a 120-day return window. Signing up for AutoShip brings down replacement cartridge cost and keeps deliveries predictable.

👉 Our thoughts: Kind feels like a well-built system — reliable, quiet, and easy to live with. And at roughly .21¢ per gallon, it delivers clean water without a second thought.

🔍 Before Buying

When you’re shopping for a whole-house filter, specs don’t always tell the full story. Here’s what stood out after living with the Kind:

• 💸 Cost vs. Value – At ~$770 upfront, it’s mid-range, but upkeep is predictable. The washable prefilter helps stretch life between changes, keeping you around $150–200/year. That shakes out to ~0.21¢/gal, which is more “subscription coffee” than “luxury system.”
• 🛠 Maintenance Fit – Unlike tank filters that demand pro media changeouts every decade, Kind is all homeowner-serviceable. If you’re handy with a strap wrench, you’ll never need to pay a plumber.
• ⚡ Efficiency Trade-offs – Cartridge systems will always need more swaps than tank systems. But you’re not tied to a brine tank, a drain line, or electricity — which means no moving parts to fail and no hidden water waste.
• 🏠 Space Check – It doesn’t eat floor space, but the twin canisters take wall width. A narrow utility closet may feel tight.
• 🤝 Warranty Confidence – A lifetime warranty + 120-day return isn’t just marketing — it’s unusual in this price class, especially with consumables that most brands don’t back long-term.

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