You probably know more about refrigerator, sink and air filters, but whole house filters are important too! Plus, having a whole house filter has more benefits than you think. In most cases, tap and well water in the U.S. can contain moderate to heavy levels of contamination from industrial and environmental pollution. Contaminants can be anything from naturally occurring minerals to man-made chemicals and byproducts. Although majority of contaminant levels are not high enough to cause immediate sickness they can cause chronic health effects over time.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I need a whole house water filter system?” or “Is the water in my house clean?” here are some reasons you might want to consider it:
Benefits of a Whole House Water Filter
- Clean, filtered water emerges from every water source in the house
- Healthier showers & baths
- Extended life of water using appliances and household pipes
- Softened water with scale-free showers and spotless glasses
- Softer, brighter and longer lasting clothing
- Healthier skin and hair, free of contaminants
How to Figure Which Whole House Water Filter You Need
Our whole house water filter systems buyer’s guide is meant (like all of the other buyer’s guides on our site) to assist you, the consumer, with your decision to opt for fresh, clean filtered water in your household. Here are just a few things about whole house water filters, and what makes them unique:
- They are designed to remove sediment, dirt, sand, rust and heavy metals from your water. All of these contaminants can be harmful to the household appliances which are connected to your home’s water line. Some whole house filters also effectively reduce the bad taste and odor of chlorine.
- They filter much larger amounts of water than other conventional home water filters, including faucet filters, under sink filters and countertop filters. If you live in a large household, you may want to opt for a whole house filter, instead of, or even in conjunction with, one or more of these other filter systems.
Which whole house filter is right for you? Get your water tested, and then read our buyer’s guide to find out!
Katie says
Hi Tom,
Thank you for reaching out to us. When you say you have a large system, do you mean 20×4.5 filters? If so, iron is particularly tricky. The treatment will depend primarily on what type of iron is present. A water test may be necessary. The following filters are a general recommendation (although they may not help if the issue is iron bacteria – the treatment for that is more advanced):
1st stage: https://www.filtersfast.com/p-liquatec-sdf-45-2010-sediment-filter.asp
2nd stage: https://www.filtersfast.com/P-Watts-FPIR-BB-20-Big-Blue-Iron-Filter.asp
3rd stage: https://www.filtersfast.com/p-ff20cb-5-pentek-ep-20bb-water-filter.asp
Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with!
Tom Watson says
I have a whole house 3 filter (large) system, what filters work best for iron?
tnx Tom
aguaclan says
The importance of drinking clean water can never be compromised. Water is the best medicine and you can never take it for granted nor the water purifiers that are used to ensure the good quality of the water. Choosing a good water filter for your needs is an art and can be very confusing at times. Few of other things to keep in mind are the certifications accredited to the brand and also the warranty that is provided.