"harold balls" wrote in message

you will notice a decrease in flow the worst it gets. I've had the
same filter in since I bought it and have not notice any reducing in
flow or any difference in taste. (Sears wants about $40 for anew
filter, but I see you can get them on the web for about $25.)

You may be fortunate and have very good water to start with. I could not
get away so easily. OTOH, I'd not spend that much money on a locked in
business like that. I have an in-line filter that I can change for about
$10.