A whole house carbon water filter treats water as it enters the home, so filtered water reaches showers, faucets, appliances, and other plumbing fixtures. Its main job is usually to reduce chlorine, unpleasant tastes and odors, and certain organic chemicals that activated carbon can adsorb. For private well owners, carbon filtration can be useful, but … Read more
Whole house filter replacement is routine maintenance, but the right method depends on the type of system installed. A sediment cartridge in a standard filter housing is replaced very differently from media in an iron filter, carbon tank, or backwashing system. For most homeowners, the job involves identifying the filter, shutting off water safely, relieving … Read more
A whole house sediment filter removes suspended particles from water before they reach household plumbing, fixtures, water heaters, appliances, and other treatment equipment. It is commonly installed near the point where well water enters the home, so filtered water is supplied throughout the house. For private well owners, sediment can include sand, silt, fine clay, … Read more