Whole House Water Filtration, Is It Worth It?

If you’ve ever noticed a chlorine taste or smell in your tap water, staining around fixtures, or simply wondered what’s actually coming through your taps, you may have considered installing a whole house water filtration system.

At Platt’s Plumbing Services, we install whole house water filtration systems throughout Bargo, Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere, Wilton and the wider Wollondilly area.

But what does a whole house filtration system actually do, and is it worth installing?

What is whole house water filtration?

Unlike a small filter fitted to a kitchen tap or fridge, a whole house filtration system is installed on the main water supply entering your property.

This means the water can be filtered before being distributed throughout your home, providing filtered water to your:

• Kitchen

• Bathrooms

• Showers and baths

• Laundry

• Hot water system

• Other selected fixtures throughout the home

The exact setup depends on the filtration system and how the home’s plumbing is configured.

What does a whole house water filter remove?

This depends on the type and grade of filters installed.

A quality multi-stage filtration system can be designed to reduce things such as sediment, dirt, rust particles, chlorine, unpleasant tastes and odours.

Different filter cartridges serve different purposes, which is why choosing the right filtration system is more important than simply buying the biggest filter available.

If there are particular contaminants you’re concerned about, the filtration system should be selected specifically for those contaminants rather than assuming every filter removes everything.

Why are homeowners installing whole house filtration?

One of the biggest advantages is convenience.

Instead of filtering only the drinking water at your kitchen sink, a whole house system treats water centrally before it reaches multiple fixtures around the home.

For many homeowners, the biggest noticeable difference is simply having better-tasting and better-smelling water throughout the house, particularly where chlorine taste or odour is noticeable.

It can also help reduce sediment reaching plumbing fixtures and appliances.

Is whole house filtration the same as a water softener?

No.

Water filtration and water softening are two different things.

A filtration system is generally designed to remove or reduce particular particles, chemicals, tastes and odours from water.

A traditional water softener is specifically designed to reduce minerals responsible for hard water, such as calcium and magnesium.

The right solution depends on the actual water-quality issue you’re trying to address.

Where is a whole house filter installed?

Generally, the filtration system is installed near the property’s incoming water supply in a position that allows it to be serviced and the cartridges changed when required.

Depending on the property, some pipework alterations may be necessary.

A professional installation should also include appropriate isolation and a layout that makes future filter servicing straightforward.

Do whole house water filters require maintenance?

Yes.

Filter cartridges don’t last forever. They collect contaminants as water passes through them and need to be replaced periodically.

How often they require replacement depends on the particular system, cartridge type, household water consumption and incoming water quality.

Keeping up with filter changes is important to ensure the system continues operating as intended.

Is a whole house water filtration system worth it?

For many households, it can be.

If you’re looking for filtered water throughout your home rather than only from one drinking tap, whole house filtration provides a convenient central solution.

The key is installing a quality system that’s properly sized and selected for what you actually want to remove from your water.

Whole House Water Filtration in Wollondilly

Platt’s Plumbing Services can help with the supply and installation of whole house water filtration systems throughout Wollondilly and surrounding areas.

We can assess your existing plumbing, discuss what you’d like to achieve from your filtration system and recommend a suitable installation for your property.

Based in Bargo, we service Bargo, Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere, Wilton, Buxton, Yanderra and surrounding areas.

Interested in whole house water filtration?

Get in touch with Platt’s Plumbing Services for advice or a quote on a filtration system for your home.

Call 0411 878 070 or request a quote through our website.