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FreshwaterSystems has a rating of 3.6 stars from 3,921 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with FreshwaterSystems most frequently mention customer service, good price, and fast delivery. FreshwaterSystems ranks 2nd among Water Filter sites.

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Top Positive Review

“GREAT SERVICE”

CHARLES S.
4/4/16

Ordering was made effortless by the company's phone representatives and my exact order arrived many days ahead of its' scheduled arrival date. It would be a great world if all my internet transactions went so well.

Top Critical Review

“Look elsewhere for customer service”

Nunya B.
4/13/24

I purchased two RO filters from them at a cost of $250 each. One was no good and they refused to replace it. "Our margins are to low" this is how they treat their customers.

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Thumbnail of user allanb30
Massachusetts
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March 8th, 2016
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Ordering was straightforward. Instant hot water unit arrived quickly. Advertisement said I required a plastic compression unit to install. I ordered it with the unit.

Did not need it, brass compression unit worked with the copper pipes.

After installation, water was cold. I called your number on the shipping label. I was told that I needed to supply photo of unit for warranty. I sent photo and received a form letter that said that you would contact the manufacturer and get back to me in 5 to 12 days.

I called the manufacturer after 3 days and was given guidance on troubleshooting the unit. It turned out to be a faulty electric outlet.

I should have been told to contact the manufacturer directly, saving me some time and not requiring a photo.

Good unit. Poor Guidance.

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Florida
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October 23rd, 2015
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I ordered three filter for my refrigerator from you and got them quickly! But more than that I shopped around extensively and found you to also had the best price on the web! So thank you for both a good price and great service!

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Colorado
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September 22nd, 2015
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I needed a particular size of rubber / silicon tubing to use as grip material for violin and cello bows. After substantial online research, I determined that FreshwaterSystems was the best source for me: they stocked the particular size tubing I needed, sold it in reasonably small lengths, and with reasonable shipping charges. The tubing arrived as expected, and was precisely what I needed for my bows.

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Oregon
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August 23rd, 2015
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This was the first time we have ordered from Freshwater's systems. I was not 100% sure of the product we were ordering and your sales person named Timala walked me thru the process, and then followed up on the order to be sure we got what we needed. It was obvious to me that good customer service was important to her and I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciated her help in completing the order. We will definitely be ordering thru Freshwater's Systems again. Sandy

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Georgia
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October 10th, 2015
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The unit arrived promptly. I installed it and have been checking it every few days to see if it has enough capacity. So far everything seems fine, but I left room to install a parallel unit if required.

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Canada
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May 3rd, 2016
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We had ordered two different valves for our water filter. Told them we were leaving May 1/16. It took almost two weeks and they sent four of the same valve. Had to phone numerous times to get an answer. We are leaving tomorrow and the other two valves have not arrived. So no water filter system will be working. Since the product is so small I'm sure they could of overnighted it.

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Pennsylvania
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October 23rd, 2015
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Order placed and paid thru Pay Pal and we received the wrong item. I made several calls to get a return label. It finally arrived and returned to Freshwater Systems today, October 20. The original order was placed around October l. We still have not received the correct item. We have been out of the filter for a week. What went wrong?

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California
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September 18th, 2015
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Our well had an extraordinarily horrific sulfur powder that was so bad it made one sick at your stomach. After using Well Safe the problem was eliminated. It was just a matter of following the well illustrated instructions in the packaging.

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Indiana
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January 31st, 2016
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Had a power supply for the UV go bad. Emailed the business I originally purchased it from and heard crickets. Freshwater gave me a prompt response and told me what the replacement was for the outdated part. Great communication. Fast shipping.

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Missouri
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December 3rd, 2015
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We order our product in on Net 30 Po's. From what I gathered on your website, we would be able to do that, but the person that took my order said it couldn't even be considered. We will try to figure something else out. Thank you...

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California
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May 7th, 2016
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We lived in Vacaville and were grateful for finding FreshwaterSystems. We drink more water now and my blind husband can fill his water bottles by himself.
We live in Sacramento now and the filter has slowed the pressure but I am sure it will be restored when filter is changed out. Still good tasting water.

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Oregon
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January 15th, 2016
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Freshwater Systems had the best price for my water filters and I received them very timely and in great condition. I appreciate them carrying the more expensive filter as it filters out more contaminants. A lot of people are just going with the cheaper filters but you get what you pay for so I'm happy to always find the GE filters at Freshwater Systems for a reasonable price.

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Colorado
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May 21st, 2016
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I ordered a flow restrictor for a water line that feeds a wall mounted faucet used for filling water pitchers. Freshwater Systems had a good selection and responded to my order very quickly. The expected delivery date was just a few days after I placed the order and the item arrived right on schedule. I was kept informed of all crucial steps in the process.

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Illinois
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August 23rd, 2015
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Ordered some pex tubing and fittings, and ordered with the purpose of having it by a specific day. FedEx screws things up first, and gets it delayed a day, but still within my needed timeframe. Package arrives, but the tubing is not there. Freshwater would not overnight it to me at their expense (I would have to pay), to fix their mistake. So now, my project is delayed significantly due to the next time I will be able to work on it. In my business, we would not have hesitated to overnight it, to fix our mistake..

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Thumbnail of user ireneb19
Pennsylvania
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January 5th, 2016
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I had been looking for a showerhead that would look stylish and provide a strong water flow for our guests to enjoy. When I found FreshwaterSystems, they had many choices to fit my needs. The showerhead has performed exactly as was stated on the website. I am very happy with the purchase.

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Nevada
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September 19th, 2015
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When I ordered everything that I needed it came all but one item. I called and they shipped it out right away. A week later its finally here. Im more disappointed in the peeps who put the order together and didnt add my item that was on the list...

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New Mexico
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October 26th, 2015
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I placed an order easily on the web site for an "Instant Hot" unit. The price was reasonable and the delivery was free. I was informed I would receive the item within 5 to 7 days but it actually came in two days (it was either Fed Ex or UPS - can't remember). The whole experience couldn't have been any easier.

Thumbnail of user ernies18
Washington
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February 3rd, 2015

Horrible Company - Worst Customer Service experience in years. Ordering over the weekend when no live people were available the website had limitations on entering a hybrid address - both physical address and PO Box combined. The result was a return shipment that Traci the supervisor told me was all my fault. Unwilling to spend the $5 to ship it back to me and losing over a $200 sale. Told my wife on a follow up call that "... we are not Amazon, go buy it from them..." GOOD ADVICE

Tip for consumers:
Use ANOTHER supplier - this company does not care about their customers

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Thumbnail of user juana52
Texas
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January 5th, 2016
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I've been buying from Freshwater Systems for more than a year. I have bought RO water systems and filter replacements for me and family members. The products are of good quality and the prices are better than other places. Excellent service. Very happy buying from them

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New Jersey
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February 19th, 2016
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I was in search of a filter to install post water heater. I did most of my research online but had to give them a quick call to determine the screen size I should use. They were professional, courteous and prompt. I would use them again.

Thumbnail of user charlesn26
Alabama
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February 8th, 2016
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Ordered a water filter for my RV and received the wrong filter. After contacting Fresh water I was told to send a photo of the incorrect filter and I would be sent a return label via email. I did as instructed on the day I received the incorrect part and four days yes 4 days later I received the return email. I spoke with several people trying to speed up the process and was told the returns department was out, on the phone or sick. If Freshwater had been efficient I could have received the correct filter before leaving on a 3 week trip. POOR service

Thumbnail of user ashleeg2
Ohio
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April 25th, 2016
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I noticed when the fridge filter I ordered arrived that they looked small, so I never opened and initiated a return. Kat was very helpful in starting a return and offering to help me get the right filters. Thanks to her knowledge we both learned I recieved the wrong filters and it was quickly fixed. I recieved a return shipping label ASAP and the correct filters should be on there way. Very satisfied even with issues. Great Customer Service!

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Colorado
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March 20th, 2016
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Actually I haven't used it, I had a plumber tell me it my low flush toilets that don't work very well and aren't efficient because you have to flush 2-3 times, which doesn't save money. I replaced my bathroom sink drain and all is running well. I have not tried the product on my shower drain, which I will this weekend. Thanks.

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New York
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January 29th, 2016
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I was in need of o rings for my Culligan reverse osmosis drinking system. I was able to find them on your site. It was pretty easy to identify that I was ordering the correct item. Your order process was simple, communication with me regarding the order was good, and I received in a reasonable amount of time. I was a satisfied customer.

Thumbnail of user frederickm24
California
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April 26th, 2016
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After not receiving my order, or being able to track it for three weeks, I had to call to find out what happened. I was told it was a screwup in shipping and that the order would be placed again. They have no way of checking that an order is jammed up on their end! I lost three weeks on my project.

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Founded in 1989, Fresh Water Systems (FWS) has grown to be one of the largest independent providers of residential and commercial systems, parts, and accessories related to water purification. The company counts among its long-time customers over half a dozen of the nation's biggest pharmacy chains. FWS maintains one of the largest on-site inventory warehouses in the industry at its headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. This ensures a wide selection of replacement parts, highly competitive pricing, and fast delivery times. We strive for total customer satisfaction with our comprehensive and easy-to-use website and call-in center staffed by dedicated and highly-trained professionals.

Business History

Fresh Water Systems began its life as a small water cooler sales and service business in Southern California. The company grew quickly and soon expanded into filtration. In the late 1990s, FWS was approached by a national pharmaceutical chain about supplying them with treatment and dispensing systems needed to provide the USP-Grade water required for formulating certain medications. (In-house systems eliminate the need for expensive and short shelf-life bottled water.) This led to FWS becoming the exclusive distributor of the PharMate® dispensing system, which the company continues to manufacture and service for over 15,000 pharmacies nationwide.

In 2004, the company relocated its headquarters to Greenville in the verdant Appalachian foothills of South Carolina. Today Fresh Water Systems is one of the largest direct providers of all things related to water treatment and purification, supplying both homeowners and internationally recognized corporations with everything from hard-to-find small filter parts to large-scale purification systems. In 2014, the company moved into a new building with greatly expanded warehouse, call center and office space from where it serves an ever-increasing number of customers throughout the US and internationally.

FWS recognizes that its business centers around water, one of the Earth's most valuable resources, and takes very seriously its commitment to improving its impact on the environment. The company actively promotes and seeks out products that reduce pollution and support global sustainability. In its own operations, it has instituted comprehensive recycling programs throughout its everyday operations.

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