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Kinetico Reverse Osmosis in West Michigan
Which Kinetico Reverse Osmosis System Fits Your Water?
Kinetico offers two reverse osmosis systems designed for different drinking water needs. The K5 combines exceptional flow rates, customizable filtration, and certification for a wider range of contaminants. The AquaKinetic A200 offers a simple, dependable approach to better drinking water.
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The Signs
Two Great Options for Cleaner Water. Which Fits Your Home?
Both the A200 and K5 reduce contaminants for drinking water you can feel more confident about. The K5 offers exceptional flow rates and customizable filtration for a wider range of water concerns, including:
You're on a private well near a known contamination site
Your water carries VOCs, chloramine, or perchlorate
You've tested positive for arsenic III, which the base system doesn't cover
Need to fill a big pot? The K5 keeps a strong, steady flow for up to three gallons, so you’re not stuck waiting the way you are with most RO systems.
Enjoy one of the industry’s best membrane warranties: 10 years of coverage when installed with a Kinetico water softener.*
The AquaKinetic A200 is a great choice for better tasting city water and dependable everyday filtration. During your water test, we’ll help you choose the system that fits your water needs and your household.
The Fix
What Makes a Kinetico System Different?
Both Kinetico systems run non-electrically. There's no timer, no computer, and nothing to plug in. Water pressure powers the system. There's no timer or computer to fail, and nothing to reset after a power outage.
Both use quick-disconnect cartridges, so filter changes are a twist rather than a plumbing job. Both feed a 3-gallon storage tank under the sink and a dedicated tap. They differ on certification, daily output, and whether you can add to them later.
Warranties: Both systems carry a longer membrane warranty when they're installed downstream of a Kinetico softener, because softened water is easier on an RO membrane. On the K5 that's the difference between a 10-year and a 4-year membrane warranty. Ask about it before you decide the order of operations in your basement.
How Both Systems Work
- Tap water in — Driven by household water pressure, no electricity
- Prefilter — Sediment and chlorine taste reduced
- RO membrane — Dissolved minerals, metals, and organics rejected to drain
- 3-gallon storage tank — Treated water held ready
- Carbon postfilter & dedicated tap — Final polish on the way out
The Systems
K5 and AquaKinetic A200, Side by Side
The differences that matter, from Kinetico's published data sheets.
Kinetico
K5 Drinking Water Station
Certified to: NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 by WQA, plus 372 for lead-free materials. The Standard 53 health-effects certification covers arsenic V, barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, fluoride, lead, radium, selenium, and turbidity. Standard 58 adds cysts, dissolved solids, nitrate and nitrite, and a long list of organic compounds.
Daily output: about 20 gallons on the standard tank, about 40 on the QuickFlo tank.
Upgrade slots: two, for VOC Guard, Chloramine Guard, Arsenic Guard, Perchlorate Guard, Purefecta Guard, or a remineralizing cartridge.
Warranty: 10 years on parts, and 10 years on the membrane when it follows a Kinetico softener.
Explore the K5 →
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AquaKinetic A200
Certified to: NSF/ANSI 42 and 58 by WQA. Standard 58 covers arsenic V, barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, cysts, fluoride, lead, radium, selenium, dissolved solids, and turbidity. No Standard 53 certification and no PFAS claim.
Daily output: about 11 gallons.
Upgrade slots: none. Three fixed stages, no way to add capability later.
Warranty: 7 years on parts, and 2 years on the membrane when it follows a Kinetico softener.
Explore the AquaKinetic →The Short Version
The K5 makes two to four times more water a day, carries a health-effects certification the A200 doesn't, can be configured for a contaminant you've tested for, and carries five times the membrane warranty. The A200 costs less and does the core job well on city water. If you don't have a known contaminant problem, that may be all you need.
How To Get Started
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Schedule your free water test
Fill out a short form or call us at 800-928-3768. We'll set up a time to visit your home, usually within a few days.
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We test your water on-site
One of our WQA-certified Water Specialists tests your water right at your home and walks you through what's in it, with results explained on the spot.
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We show you options, not one "package"
Based on your results, household size, and budget, we lay out one to three systems that fit your situation and explain the trade-offs in plain language.
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Installation & long-term support
Our factory-trained technicians handle the install. After that, we stay your local water team, with service & repair, salt delivery, and maintenance plans like the Gordy Care Plan.
Not Sure Which One Your Water Calls For?
Our free test answers it in about an hour, at your kitchen sink, at no charge and with no obligation.
Where We Work
Our Kinetico Service Areas
We install and service Kinetico reverse osmosis systems across West Michigan, including:
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids KentwoodWyomingEast Grand RapidsGrandvilleJenisonByron CenterAdaCascadeRockford
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo PortageSchoolcraftVicksburgGalesburgRichlandComstock
Lakeshore
Holland ZeelandGrand HavenSouth HavenMuskegon
Why Gordon
Why Choose Gordon Water For Kinetico Systems?
WQA-certified Water Specialists who educate instead of pressure
Authorized Kinetico dealer, with the most efficient softeners on the market
Free on-site water testing before any recommendation
Factory-trained installation and service technicians
Highest-rated water treatment company in West Michigan (read our reviews)
Second-generation, family-owned, and locally rooted since 1973
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"Terry was very professional and knowledgeable about all of my water systems. The appointment took less than an hour to change the filters and test everything to make sure our system was working properly and safely."
JJ
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★★★★★
"The team explained our water test results in plain language and recommended exactly what we needed, nothing more. Our water has never been better and the difference in our skin and laundry is obvious."
MR
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★★★★★
"Been a customer for years for both our home and our restaurant. Reliable salt delivery, honest service calls, and a local team that actually answers the phone. Highly recommend Gordon Water."
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the real difference between the K5 and the AquaKinetic?
Certification scope, output, and upgradability. The K5 is certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58; the A200 against 42 and 58 only. The K5 makes roughly 20 to 40 gallons a day depending on the tank, the A200 about 11. The K5 has two slots for add-on cartridges; the A200 has none. If you have a specific contaminant to address, that last one usually settles it.
Do Kinetico reverse osmosis systems need electricity?
No. Both run on your household water pressure. There's no timer, no circuit board, and nothing to plug in, which also means nothing to reset after a power outage.
Which one is certified for PFAS?
Kinetico states the K5 is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for PFOA and PFOS reduction. The AquaKinetic A200 carries no PFAS claim of any kind. If PFAS is the reason you're shopping, the K5 is the system to look at.
What does the K5's mechanical shut-off do?
The postfilter is rated for 500 gallons. Once it's processed that much, the cartridge mechanically restricts flow, so the system tells you it needs service by stopping rather than by working less well without saying so. There's also a filter-life indicator on the front. The A200 has neither, so its changes are calendar-based.
Can I add a filter to the AquaKinetic later?
No. It's three fixed stages with no auxiliary positions. That's the main reason we steer households with a known contaminant toward the K5 instead, since the upgrade path is the thing you can't add after the fact.
What are the Guard cartridges, and are they certified?
They're add-on cartridges for the K5's two auxiliary slots: VOC Guard, Chloramine Guard, Arsenic Guard, Perchlorate Guard, and Purefecta Guard. Kinetico states that Arsenic Guard, Perchlorate Guard, Chloramine Guard, and Mineral Plus are not NSF or WQA certified. VOC Guard is part of the certified K5 configuration. Worth knowing before you assume every cartridge carries the same backing.
Why does the membrane warranty change if I have a softener?
Hard water is rough on an RO membrane. Running the system downstream of a softener extends its life enough that Kinetico warrants it longer: 10 years instead of 4 on the K5. In West Michigan, where hardness runs from about 8 grains on Lake Michigan water to over 20 on groundwater, that's not a small consideration.
How often do the cartridges need changing?
Prefilters and postfilters are generally annual. Kinetico says the RO membrane isn't a routine replacement item and typically runs several years. Your water and your usage move both numbers, which is part of what the on-site test establishes.
Does Gordon service Kinetico systems it didn't install?
Yes. We're an authorized Kinetico dealer and our technicians are factory trained, and we service most makes and models regardless of who put them in.
How much does a Kinetico reverse osmosis system cost?
It depends on the system, the cartridges your water calls for, and the install. We test your water for free and lay out options at different price points. Ask about current offers when you schedule, since we run them periodically.
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