Is a Whole-House Water Filtration System Worth It?
A whole-house water filtration system treats water near the point where it enters the home. Unlike a small filter attached to a single faucet or refrigerator, a whole-house system can serve multiple fixtures and appliances.
The best system depends on the specific characteristics of your water and what you want to improve.
What Can a Filtration System Address?
Depending on the filter media and system design, filtration may help reduce:
- Sediment
- Unpleasant tastes or odors
- Chlorine
- Certain minerals or contaminants
- Particles that affect fixtures and appliances
No single system removes every possible substance. Water should be evaluated before selecting equipment.
Potential Household Benefits
Filtered water can improve taste and odor throughout the home. Removing sediment can also help protect certain plumbing fixtures, water heaters, washing machines, and other water-using equipment.
Some homeowners prefer whole-house filtration because it provides treated water at bathroom sinks, showers, laundry connections, and the kitchen.
Filtration Is Not the Same as Softening
A water filter and water softener perform different functions. A softener is generally intended to address hardness minerals, while a filtration system targets specific particles, chemicals, tastes, odors, or contaminants.
Some homes may benefit from one system, while others may require a combination.
Professional Sizing and Installation Matter
The system must support the home’s flow requirements without creating an undesirable reduction in water pressure. Installation considerations include available space, drain requirements, bypass valves, filter access, and future maintenance.
Avellino Plumbing installs whole-house water-filtration equipment throughout Spring Hill, Columbia, Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, and surrounding communities. Contact us to discuss the concerns you have about your home’s water.
