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How to Install a Faucet Filter

Holly Honeycutt

By Holly Honeycutt
Published March 4, 2025

Installing a water filtration system in your home is a great idea. These systems can remove harmful contaminants including heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, chlorine and more. We'll show you how to install and replace a faucet-mount filter, a countertop filter and an undermount faucet filter.

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How to Install a Countertop Filter

Countertop filters are portable and easy to install. Countertop filters should only be used with cold water and they don't work with certain types of faucets including:

  • Pull-out faucets
  • Pull-down faucets
  • Sprayer faucets
  • Faucets that have an on/off sensor

Learn how to install a countertop filter in five easy steps.

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How to Install a Faucet-Mount Filter

Learn how to install a faucet-mount filter in four easy steps. No tools are needed for this type of filter installation.

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How to Install an Undermount Faucet Filter

In a few steps, we'll show you how to install an under-sink water filtration system, as well as how to replace an under-sink water filter.

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Lowe's Can Help

Are you ready for a new sink or faucet? Lowe's can help with installation.

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