Merle R Oiz

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Said he would be here Tuesday to service

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No Show Service is non-existent.

Nothing else to say, no service for this system. Need to have service on

system.

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Cons:
  • No service

Preferred solution: service

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Charles L Yjq

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| map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Resolved: Newly installed water softener leaks water.

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Kinetico - Newly installed water softener leaks water.
Updated by user May 09, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. Technician came to my house and took the defective water softener for replacement under full warranty.

The new water softener was installed today. So far it is working perfectly.

Original review Apr 30, 2024

Purchased Kinetico rebult system and installed on April 29, 2024 at my house. System leaks water from top of regeneration system.

Called San Antonio office several times. No one from Kinetico can come to my house until May 1, 2024.

Left 4 voicemails. No return calls from Kinetico.

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Loss:
$3300
Pros:
  • Price
Cons:
  • No customer service

User's recommendation: Check local franchise to ensure they value their customers. San Antonio does NOT value their customers.

Charles L Yjq

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| map-marker Converse, Texas

Newly installed Kinetico System is Leaking Water

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Newly installed Kinetico System is Leaking Water
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My Kinetico rebuilt system was installed on Monday April 29, 2024. This morning my wife and I found water on the garage floor.

I traced the water from the Kinetico left tank. I called repeated to the San Antonio Kinetico office. All I am able to do is to leave a voicemail. I was told the earliest anyone can come to my house is on May 1, 2024.

I expected Kinetico to come to my house today and either fix the leak or replace the leaking system. My opinion is service at Kinetico is not a priority.

I should have never purchased your product. My email is charleslappan@***.com.

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User's recommendation: Check with the local franchise to ensure they support their customers.

Anonymous
map-marker Medina, Texas

Cost of filter

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We were told that we needed to replace the particle filter every 6 months. I have to replace the filter every month.

These filters are not inexpensive!!! I am unable to find a matching filter for this unit.

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User's recommendation: I would suggest that you do some shopping around.

Richard W Mho

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| map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Inspection overcharged over $190.00 for inspection 1/2h

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Kinetico - Inspection overcharged over $190.00 for inspection 1/2h

Inspection of leaking equipment.

Henderson customer service charges over $190.00, for 1/2h inspection of Kinetico equipment and additional $50.00 for next 1/2h. This does not include fixing

Local plumbers can scheduel free estimate for inspection of they equipment.

This is a in my opinion more than layers charge per hour.

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Stefan R Inf
map-marker Boechout, Flanders

Door de tevredenheid over het product

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Na gebruik van meer dan een maand kunnen wij u garanderen dat we zeer tevreden zijn over deze waterontharders.

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User's recommendation: wij kunnen alleen maar positief zijn over onze nieuwe toestellen. Wij hebben gekozen voor het zwaarste product en zijn hier meer dan tevreden over...

Stefan R Inf
map-marker Boechout, Flanders

Vanwege onze tevredenheid over het product

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Na meer dan een maand gebruik kunnen wij alleen maar uiterst positief zijn over de gekozen waterontharders

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Pros:
  • Een uitstekende service

User's recommendation: zeer tevreden

Mackenzie O Nij
map-marker Glendale, Arizona

Unhappy with Kenectico water system

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Kinetico water system

This is a very expensive water purification system and built to stay that way. Ive had nothing but trouble with it and Im tired of $130 service calls $316 filters and a system that doesnt really work well.

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User's recommendation: Do not buy

Janice E Cqh

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Inferior product and service

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Kinetico - Inferior product and service
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I purchased a dual system because of the high iron content in the well water in New Hampshire. Its never worked very well.

The head was replaced three years ago and now Im told there are no more parts. It cant be reset. Error messages flashing. The water is unusable.

We were told to get a new one. Its has been 7+ years, but the system was over $7,000. Its now just junk.

Inferior product and poor service. Dont waste your money!

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Loss:
$7
Pros:
  • Availability
Cons:
  • Repair service
  • Price
  • Expensive

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Research other options. Don’t waste your money!

Ron G Yxy

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| map-marker Mchenry, Illinois

Ripped Off

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So.. my wife had this Kinetico reverse osmosis drinking water system installed for about $2000.

It works good, but the replacement filters cost about $400 a year. After the fact, I find out that there are some very good systems on the market for 1/4 of the Kinetico cost that do just as good of a job. Well today, I find out that their proprietary filters are out of stock for at least 30 days.

When the filter needs changed the water shuts off. Please do yourself a favor and stay away from Kinetico products.D

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Loss:
$2000

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Do not buy

John M Yqo

Latest service nightmare

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I am in Massachusetts and have found that my local Kinetico system is great when it works, but service is an issue. You do not have much of a choice in service either as most parts are unique to their system and as such, not too many options exist for service personnel/repairs.

I was just charged $857 for a repair that was supposed to be "under warranty! No return call from owner (Premier Water Systems), and once I stated checking their reviews I was shocked at the lost positive ranking (3.1 of 5.0).

Before making any choice of a softener system do your due-diligance and make sure the SERVICE end of it is up to par. If not, you are making a big investment in future problems and stress!

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Loss:
$599

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Check your service reviews for the system, save yourself future stress

Christine P Lwj
map-marker Columbus, Ohio

Missed appointment

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We had an appointment today between 1-5pm. Nobody ever showed up, we called twice to confirm and were told that somebody definitely would be here.

It's now 6pm and our entire afternoon has been wasted sitting here waiting for our appointment and still nobody showed.

We are extremely disappointed that we were lied to twice by Kinetico when we called them. This is terrible service and completely unacceptable.

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Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Go with Culligan, they are a lot more reliable.

Anonymous
map-marker Lewiston, Idaho

Not happy

We Payed this rip off company for there water system It is the biggest rip off ever , they been here no less then 3 times to work on it , And yet we have water driping in our basement becayse they use Garbage clamps ,, So sick of companys robbing people , and the water we feel is not any better now then before ,,

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Ronald P Hdy
map-marker Walpole, Massachusetts

It absolutely refuses to work properly

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System installed by Premier Water Systems of Massachusetts in 2012, it has never worked right from da one, then they charge you $250.00 plus to make service calls even if under warranty! Should have stayed with the electric system I originally had it always worked until hit by lightning!

(19 years it worked).

Another company stopped by at my request and told me it was installed wrong, should have had a cartridge pre-filter in line before the Kinetico, he feels the filter control head it plugged with sand from well. I refuse to pay any more money on the thing, by the way Premier Water Systems told me this system uses very little salt, they are right I am on the same 50 lb bag that came with it!

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Loss:
$5578
Pros:
  • Nice idea
Cons:
  • Maintenance is to costly
  • Treatment to fix this garbage equipment
Reason of review:
Problem with delivery

Preferred solution: Add pre-filter, replace control system

Christopher D Cte
map-marker Leesburg, Florida

Hired plumber

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Kinetico - Hired plumber

Leesburg office had an add on Indeed for a plumber. I responded to the add and was interviewed by Tod and Jimmy neither of which were plumbers.

I knew the system was new to me so I told them, Tod said I would have three months to learn how to do installs. I road with Jimmy for 3 weeks I told Tod when he asked me I could do do installs. There systems are simple only thing is they are killing these guys for the commission the sales men get. The workers get peanuts.

Last time I made this kind of money I was 16 They fired me with know written or verbal warnings saying its just not working out. Truth is I am a plumber with many certifications.

They do not have a Plumber employed there at all. I would be very leary about hiring this office in Leesburg to install a softener in my home.

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Andrew T Ghh
map-marker Payson, Arizona

Check your water

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I would ask all Kinetico users to take the softened water to a state certified water testing facility. Test for sodium, hardness, and TDS( total dissolved solids). The softness should be below 40gm/l, if it is above that, you are not getting soft water.

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Loss:
$1800
Pros:
  • Quality of the system
  • Local franshise tech
Cons:
  • Corporate cust svc
  • Customer service
Reason of review:
Not as described/ advertised
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I posted on Dec. 31st, the tests done by a state certified testing facility.

it showed 350+mg/l, sodium 400mg/l, . Immediately Kinetico contacted me by e-mail and said my post was referred to their legal department. The term "soft water" is abused. Now, my animals are vomiting when drinking their water.

R/O water is fine. Kinetico does NOT supply soft water. When you buy a Kinetico system, have them write on the invoice that you are getting soft water, USGS 0-40mg/l of softness. Buy test strips HACH SOFTCHECK and test your own water.

the excess sodium is hazardous. 2300 mg a day is ok, more then that is not good. The site, consumer reports, is used by Kinetico to give you the impression that, somehow, consumer is saying Kinetico is ok.

Kinetico pays Consumers to use their name. Beware, test your water after the install.

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Summary

Kinetico is one of the leaders in water treatment industry. It manufactures and sells water filters, water softeners, drinking water systems, whole house specialty treatment systems. The company was founded forty years ago by two engineers who were pioneers in fully automatic, non-electric water treatment. Today Kinatico is an organization of independent dealers with representatives in almost 100 countries. The company produces complete systems that provide clean water for general use as well as the systems that improve the quality of drinking water for consumption. It also works with organizations that help people get access to clean water, protect natural resources and solve individual water challenges.

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