Kohler Aquifer Shower Filter (K-22321) review

By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 ·
Kohler Aquifer Shower Filter (K-22321)
Kohler Aquifer Shower Filter (K-22321)
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
Listing 1.75 · Specs 2 · Cost/yr 2 · Warranty & returns 2 · Owner reviews 1.75 · How we score
Verdict

Scores 9.5/10, 3rd of the 15 shower filters we track. At $97.50 it costs the same as the category median of $97.50. Its IAPMO listing covers chlorine only (NSF/ANSI 177). None of the 15 shower filters is listed for a health claim. Its cartridge cost of about $75 a year is below the $76-a-year median of the 15 shower filters with a stated cartridge cost.

Price
$97.50
Certified for
Chlorine
Flow
3 gpm
Cartridge life
8,000 gal
Cost per year
$75
Warranty
1 year limited

Certification

Certified 177

Listed by IAPMO under NSF/ANSI 177 for Chlorine, checked Oct 15, 2026. Search the IAPMO listings

  • Chlorine

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 177 (listing checked Oct 15, 2026) IAPMO listing · Oct 15, 2026
Certified to reduce Chlorine IAPMO listing · Oct 15, 2026
Flow rate, brand figure 3 gpm (IAPMO listing); 4.0 gpm at 60 psi (spec sheet) Kohler data sheet
Cartridges and install
Cartridge life 8,000 gallons (IAPMO listing) or 6 months (spec sheet) Kohler data sheet
Cartridge price K-22322 two-pack $75 Kohler data sheet
Cost per year About $75 a year in cartridges at the brand's price Kohler data sheet
Install Screws between the shower arm and your shower head; thread tape Kohler data sheet
Buying
Price $97.50 (polished chrome; other finishes cost more) (checked Oct 15, 2026) kohler.com
Warranty 1 year 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 1 year limited
Returns 90 days

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

Shipping Not stated

Warranty: 1 year 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 shower filters

All 15 shower filters →
Certified for: Brand claims only · Warranty: 5 years limitedScore 9.25/10
Certified for: Chlorine · Warranty: LifetimeScore 9.75/10
Kohler Aquifer Shower Filter (K-22321)THIS MODEL
Certified for: Chlorine · Warranty: 1 year limitedScore 9.5/10
Certified for: Brand claims only · Warranty: 1 yearScore 8.75/10
$119.99 Check price →
Certified for: Brand claims only · Warranty: 5 yearsScore 8.5/10
$129.99 Check price →
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Weddell Duo Shower Filter (WD-100) $89.99Chlorine$72Lifetime 9.75/10 Check price →
Kohler Aquifer Shower Filter (K-22321)THIS MODEL $97.50Chlorine$751 year limited 9.5/10 Check price →
Aquasana Shower Filter (AQ-4100NSH) $119.99Brand claims only$1261 year 8.75/10 Check price →
Hydroviv Filtered Showerhead $129.99Brand claims only$2095 years 8.5/10 Check price →

What owners say

Checked Oct 15, 2026
kohler.com Only on the brand's site
brand's own site
3.4/5 · 25 reviews
5★48%
4★12%
3★4%
2★8%
1★28%

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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