Destiny S.
Pros/Cons of MXL-13
Myself and another family member have each owned MXL 13 countertop units for many years. We both feel the unit delivers quality drinking water. It has especially helped with a medical circulation issue by alleviating symptoms. These units both require a maintenance rotation involving 5 different filters. The unit only has a notification system for filters #1 and #2. It does not alert to when the two external pre-filters need changing or to when the citric acid cleaning filter is due. Keeping track by use of a calendar would not be accurate since changing these filters is based on the rate of usage, more than the passing of time. Built in technology for notifications of necessary filter maintenance schedules should be incorporated to the units, given the individualized complexity of factors involved in this schedule. In addition, these filters are very pricy and can be difficult to receive in a timely manner. Installation issues as well as error code messages have occurred. It is reassuring to reach a real person for customer service instead of a mechanical respondent.

