Complete Guide to Whole-House Water Filtration Systems

Making your water safe to drink is a very important thing that you can do for your family. You should consider a whole-house filtration system if you are looking for ways to remove contaminants from your home’s drinking water. In this article, we will discuss what a whole house water filtration system does and how much it costs so that you can decide if this type of system is right for you!

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• How do you install a whole-house water filter?
• How to filter well water, the whole house?
• How much does a whole house RO cost?
• Will a whole house filter soften water?

How do you install a whole-house water filter?

Installing a whole home water filtration system is quite technical.  If you don’t have experience in working with plumbing and water lines, it’s recommended you hire a local plumber according to our handyman in Nashville, TN.  If you’re planning to install a new filter and have never done so before, but have experience working with plumbing, this guide will help you get started.

• When installing your whole house water filter, begin by turning off all the valves in your home that connect to water pipes that lead outside. This includes shutting the main water supply off to your home.
• Find the water line that brings the water into your home, your main water line, and determine what size of pipe it is and what type of fittings you need.
• Next, once you have gathered your supplies, you can cut the main water line, connect the fittings, and install the water filter base.
• Finally, install the water filter onto the base, turn your main back on, and inspect for proper operation and leaks.

Can I install a whole-home water filtration system if I have well water?

If you own a home that receives well water, you can still install a whole-house water filtration system.  You could also use point of use water filters.  Here are the differences between the two.

• Point of use: These filters are installed on the faucet and remove contaminants like chlorine, sediment, and heavy metals from where the end of the water system at the faucet or shower. They’re best suited for homeowners looking to remove contaminants from their drinking water but not necessarily in the whole house.
• Whole house: Also known as whole-house filtration systems, these process all of your home’s water at the point where it enters your home—both hot and cold—so you don’t need to worry about installing extra plumbing for individual filtering points in faucet and shower head.

How much does a whole house water filter cost?

The cost of a whole house RO will vary wildly, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000 depending on the installation and filtration options.  Be sure to get a free repair estimate from PunchList to get an accurate price for installing a whole-house water filtration system in your home.

One of the most significant factors affecting your costs is whether or not you must have any major plumbing work done for your system to work correctly. If you need new plumbing, this will increase the price significantly—but it’s important not just because it adds labor costs (which add up fast) but also because it may require hiring an expert plumber who charges by the hour instead of charging per job.

Will a whole house filter soften water?

There are whole-house water filters that can soften your water, but not all whole-house filtration systems do this. A specially designed whole-house filter will remove hardness from your water, making it softer and more like distilled or bottled water.

But how exactly does this work?

A water softener works by removing specific minerals from your drinking water. The main types of minerals present in H2O are calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese. When these minerals are removed from the water supply through a whole-house filter system, it softens the water which makes it more effective in removing dirt and oils with soap.