How often should I change a BRITA filter?

Every 6 months for the A 1000 under-sink filter cartridge, the most common BRITA water filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own water filter.

What happens if I don't change the water filter?

The carbon stops reducing chlorine taste and odour and the flow from the tap slows as the cartridge clogs; a boiling-water tap with a scale-reducing filter builds scale in its tank faster.

Does BRITA make a compatible filter?

BRITA makes the genuine filter. Compatible filters for BRITA models are made by other companies to the same shape and flow rate, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side and the certifications we could confirm.

BRITA replacement filters

Which replacement filter each of the 4 BRITA water taps and under-sink systems sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 3 Australian sellers, genuine and compatible side by side.

Most take the A1000 (3 of 4 models), from $96.20. Check yours below.

Genuine · Amazon AU$96.20 All 3 sellers

Showing 4 of 4 BRITA models · grouped by filter platform

A 1000 under-sink filter cartridgetakes A1000

ON TAP V-MF replacement water filtertakes 1052402

ON TAP Pro V-MFtakes 1052402 · from $24.95View filter

How to change your BRITA filter

Steps for the A 1000 under-sink filter cartridge (A1000), the water filter 3 BRITA models take. Change it every 6 months.

No clear video for this water filter yet. The steps cover it.

1Put a container under the flush hose and open the locking handle on the filter head; this shuts off the water to the cartridge.
2Press the flush valve to let the pressure out of the system.
3Take the old cartridge out of the filter head. The cartridge pivots 90 degrees in the wall bracket to make this easier.
4Fit the new A 1000 into the head and close the locking handle.
5Run the filtered tap until the water is clear and free of bubbles (at least 1 litre), then reset the timer: press DISPLAY, then hold START/RESET for 5 seconds.

Different steps for ON TAP V-MF replacement water filter

Reset the filter light

Press DISPLAY briefly, then hold START/RESET for 5 seconds until a long beep; the 180-day timer restarts.

Get a reminder when your BRITA filter is due

Most BRITA models here change it every 6 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Type the model from the sticker and we set the date for that model.

Common questions

How often should I change a BRITA filter?: Every 6 months for the A 1000 under-sink filter cartridge, the most common BRITA water filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own water filter.
What happens if I don't change the water filter?: The carbon stops reducing chlorine taste and odour and the flow from the tap slows as the cartridge clogs; a boiling-water tap with a scale-reducing filter builds scale in its tank faster.
Does BRITA make a compatible filter?: BRITA makes the genuine filter. Compatible filters for BRITA models are made by other companies to the same shape and flow rate, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side and the certifications we could confirm.
How do I reset the filter light on a BRITA tap or under-sink system?: Press DISPLAY briefly, then hold START/RESET for 5 seconds until a long beep; the 180-day timer restarts.

All 4 BRITA filtered water taps we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of BRITA. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.