E2000 Whole House Water Filter and Softener

Score: 8.5/10 | The Kind Water Systems E2000 earns our runner-up position for whole-house solutions by combining filtration and salt-free conditioning into one streamlined system. If you need both scale prevention and contaminant removal, this integrated approach simplifies installation and maintenance versus separate units.

This review uses R3's Water Filter Methodology v1.1.0.

Kind Water holds NSF 42 certification for chlorine, taste, and odor reduction, plus NSF 61 certification confirming all materials meet health-effects standards for drinking water contact. These are independently verified by NSF International, not self-funded testing.

The E2000 addresses:

• Chlorine (99%+ removal)
• Chloramines (targeted media for chloramine-treated municipal systems)
• Heavy metals including lead and mercury
• Sediment and particulates
• Volatile organic compounds
• Herbicides and pesticides

Like the Pentair Pelican, Kind uses Template-Assisted Crystallization (TAC) for scale prevention without adding sodium. Beneficial minerals remain in your water while hardness ions are neutralized into non-scaling crystals.

All Kind Water systems are built in the United States using domestic materials. This provides supply chain transparency and quality control advantages over offshore manufacturing.

The carbon filtration tank handles one million gallons - approximately 10 years for a family of four. This matches the Aquasana Rhino and exceeds most competitors.

The E2000 integrates:

1. Filtration Tank: Activated carbon with KDF media for chemical and heavy metal removal
2. Conditioning Tank: TAC media for scale prevention

This combination eliminates needing separate systems, reducing installation complexity and maintenance touchpoints.

Many municipal water systems have switched from chlorine to chloramines for disinfection. Standard carbon is less effective against chloramines. Kind uses catalytic carbon specifically formulated for chloramine removal - an important distinction for affected municipalities.

The E2000 handles 8-12 gallons per minute depending on incoming water pressure, sufficient for typical 3-4 bathroom homes.

This places the E2000 at the premium end of whole-house systems. However, consider that separate filtration and conditioning systems often total $2,500-4,000 combined.

Kind offers a limited lifetime warranty on tanks - exceptional coverage that provides decades of protection. Components carry 7-year warranties.

• Pre-filter replacement: $50-75/year
• Main tank: $0 for 10+ years
• Conditioning media: $0 for 12+ years

Total annual cost: approximately $50-75 - among the lowest for comprehensive whole-house treatment.

Kind consistently receives praise for responsive customer service and technical support. For whole-house systems requiring occasional troubleshooting, this matters significantly. Multiple review aggregators show Kind with 4.8+ star ratings for service.

Professional installation required. The integrated design simplifies plumbing compared to installing separate systems, potentially reducing installation cost by $200-400.

Single integrated system requires less space than separate filtration and conditioning units. Important for homes with limited utility room space.

Minimal annual maintenance:

• Check system monthly for leaks or pressure changes
• Replace sediment pre-filter every 6-12 months
• No regeneration cycles, no salt to add

The Kind Water Systems E2000 is the best integrated whole-house solution for families needing both filtration and scale prevention. The lifetime tank warranty, American manufacturing, and excellent customer service justify the premium price. For homes already planning to install separate filtration and conditioning systems, the E2000 provides both in a streamlined, cost-effective package.

If you only need filtration (no hard water), the Aquasana Rhino offers similar capabilities at lower cost. If you only need softening, the Pentair Pelican PSE1800 is the dedicated solution.

Score: 8.5/10 | The Kind Water Systems E2000 earns our runner-up position for whole-house solutions by combining filtration and salt-free conditioning into one streamlined system. If you need both scale prevention and contaminant removal, this integrated approach simplifies installation and maintenance versus separate units.

This review uses R3's Water Filter Methodology v1.1.0.

Kind Water holds NSF 42 certification for chlorine, taste, and odor reduction, plus NSF 61 certification confirming all materials meet health-effects standards for drinking water contact. These are independently verified by NSF International, not self-funded testing.

The E2000 addresses:

• Chlorine (99%+ removal)
• Chloramines (targeted media for chloramine-treated municipal systems)
• Heavy metals including lead and mercury
• Sediment and particulates
• Volatile organic compounds
• Herbicides and pesticides

Like the Pentair Pelican, Kind uses Template-Assisted Crystallization (TAC) for scale prevention without adding sodium. Beneficial minerals remain in your water while hardness ions are neutralized into non-scaling crystals.

All Kind Water systems are built in the United States using domestic materials. This provides supply chain transparency and quality control advantages over offshore manufacturing.

The carbon filtration tank handles one million gallons - approximately 10 years for a family of four. This matches the Aquasana Rhino and exceeds most competitors.

The E2000 integrates:

1. Filtration Tank: Activated carbon with KDF media for chemical and heavy metal removal
2. Conditioning Tank: TAC media for scale prevention

This combination eliminates needing separate systems, reducing installation complexity and maintenance touchpoints.

Many municipal water systems have switched from chlorine to chloramines for disinfection. Standard carbon is less effective against chloramines. Kind uses catalytic carbon specifically formulated for chloramine removal - an important distinction for affected municipalities.

The E2000 handles 8-12 gallons per minute depending on incoming water pressure, sufficient for typical 3-4 bathroom homes.

This places the E2000 at the premium end of whole-house systems. However, consider that separate filtration and conditioning systems often total $2,500-4,000 combined.

Kind offers a limited lifetime warranty on tanks - exceptional coverage that provides decades of protection. Components carry 7-year warranties.

• Pre-filter replacement: $50-75/year
• Main tank: $0 for 10+ years
• Conditioning media: $0 for 12+ years

Total annual cost: approximately $50-75 - among the lowest for comprehensive whole-house treatment.

Kind consistently receives praise for responsive customer service and technical support. For whole-house systems requiring occasional troubleshooting, this matters significantly. Multiple review aggregators show Kind with 4.8+ star ratings for service.

Professional installation required. The integrated design simplifies plumbing compared to installing separate systems, potentially reducing installation cost by $200-400.

Single integrated system requires less space than separate filtration and conditioning units. Important for homes with limited utility room space.

Minimal annual maintenance:

• Check system monthly for leaks or pressure changes
• Replace sediment pre-filter every 6-12 months
• No regeneration cycles, no salt to add

The Kind Water Systems E2000 is the best integrated whole-house solution for families needing both filtration and scale prevention. The lifetime tank warranty, American manufacturing, and excellent customer service justify the premium price. For homes already planning to install separate filtration and conditioning systems, the E2000 provides both in a streamlined, cost-effective package.

If you only need filtration (no hard water), the Aquasana Rhino offers similar capabilities at lower cost. If you only need softening, the Pentair Pelican PSE1800 is the dedicated solution.