How Do Whole House Water Filter Systems Work?
A whole-house water filter system works to treat all of the water that comes into your home, including the water meant for drinking as well as the water that you use in bathrooms and kitchens to operate appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, and washing machines. These systems are typically installed at your main water line, where your home’s water first enters your home (can be typically found in a basement or utility closet). The placement of the equipment helps to ensure that all the water entering your home gets filtered.
The filters capture and remove water contaminants while at the same time working to eliminate any cloudiness, foul odors, and weird tastes from water. Once filtered, that water can then be passed to a water softener, water heater, and the household taps/water-using appliances. A whole-house water filtration system may be able to treat several thousand gallons of water per day depending on its capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Filtration Systems
Learn more about frequently asked questions about water filtration systems.
The cost of a whole-home water system can vary depending on many factors. These factors include the type of the system (whether it is a whole-house system, under-sink system, well-water system or rainwater system), the treatment method, labor to install, testing and more.
Some possible disadvantages can be the costly investment and the need for professional installation. Also, there is the potential that it may reduce water pressure because water needs to run through the filter at a certain speed. This is mainly if you use water with many appliances at one time. Typically however the advantages outweigh the few disadvantages.
There are many different water filtration systems so it depends on the need. Reverse Osmosis (RO) filters are a popular choice because they remove a large percentage of water contaminants including dangerous bacteria.
The HALO system is unique as it uses carbon media to remove chlorine and chloramine – giving you the best water results.
The lifespan of your system varies depending on system quality, maintenance and overall water quality and usage in the home. Systems can last anywhere from 5 to 25 years, depending on the investment and upkeep. The filters for a water filtration system typically need to be replaced between 3 months and 6 months depending on the type.
You can also access the HALO website to ensure that any questions you have about your HALO system are easily answered.
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