Kohler Aquifer RO (K-22155) review

By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 ·
Kohler Aquifer RO (K-22155)
Kohler Aquifer RO (K-22155)
9.25OF 10
Excellent
Listing 2 · Specs 2 · Cost/yr 1.5 · Warranty & returns 2 · Owner reviews 1.75 · How we score
Verdict

Scores 9.25/10, tied for 10th of the 20 RO systems we track. At $648.75 it costs more than the category median of $459.99. IAPMO lists it for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, one of 12 RO systems out of 20 with a certifier listing for a health claim. Its 90-day return window is 3 times the 30-day category median.

Best for

A long warranty: 5 years, the longest stated among the 20 RO systems

Skip if

Running costs matter: about $656 a year in cartridges, 3.2 times the category median

Price
$648.75
Certified for
Lead · Cysts · VOCs +12
Flow
0.5 gpm
Cartridge life
230 gal
Cost per year
$656
Warranty
5 years limited

Certification

Certified 42 · 53 · 58 · 401 · P231

Listed by IAPMO under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 58 · 401 · P231 for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, checked Oct 15, 2026. Search the IAPMO listings

  • Chlorine
  • Chloramine
  • Lead
  • Cysts
  • VOCs
  • PFOA/PFOS
  • TDS
  • Arsenic
  • Fluoride

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water. Listing checked on Oct 15, 2026. What a listing means and what it doesn't

Specs and sources

Checked Oct 15, 2026 · source under each value
Filtration
Certification Certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 58 · 401 · P231 (listing checked Oct 15, 2026) IAPMO listing · Oct 15, 2026
Certified to reduce Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, Mercury, Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Selenium, Hexavalent chromium IAPMO listing · Oct 15, 2026
Flow rate, brand figure 0.5 gpm (IAPMO listing) Kohler data sheet
Cartridges and install
Cartridge life Three filters every 6 months, membrane every 12 months (spec sheet); 230 gallons in the IAPMO listing Kohler data sheet
Cartridge price K-22159 filter 3-pack $206.25; K-22156 membrane $243.75 Kohler data sheet
Cost per year About $656 a year in cartridges at the brand's price Kohler data sheet
Install Under the sink with a drain connection; works only with a Kohler beverage faucet with an air gap (sold separately) Kohler data sheet
Buying
Price $648.75 (sale price; regular $865. the required kohler ro faucet is extra) (checked Oct 15, 2026) kohler.com
Warranty 5 years limited Kohler data sheet
Returns 90 days from shipment (kohler.com, new and saleable) Kohler data sheet
Brand page Certifier listing

Warranty, returns and shipping

Warranty 5 years limited
Returns 90 days

90 days from shipment (kohler.com, new and saleable).

Shipping Not stated

Warranty: 5 years limited. Returns: 90 days from shipment (kohler.com, new and saleable). Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: Kohler data sheet, checked Oct 15, 2026.

Source: Kohler data sheet, checked Oct 15, 2026.

Compared with similar RO systems

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Certified for: PFAS · TDS · Warranty: 1 year (limited)Score 9.75/10
Kohler Aquifer RO (K-22155)THIS MODEL
Certified for: Lead · Cysts +13 · Warranty: 5 years limitedScore 9.25/10
$648.75 Check price →
Certified for: Lead · Cysts +14 · Warranty: 1 yearScore 9.25/10
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What owners say

Checked Oct 15, 2026
kohler.com Only on the brand's site
brand's own site
3.6/5 · 17 reviews
5★53%
4★6%
3★12%
2★6%
1★23%

Reviews only on the brand's own site. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score

Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.

Daryna Klochko

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