Many homeowners in Akron believe their water supply is safe, clean and free of contaminants. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true for a lot of residences. Although it may look and taste good, tap water is often tainted with impurities like lead or chlorine. When ignored, these contaminants can be hazardous to your health. They can also destroy appliances and fixtures by corroding pipes and clogging filters.
To ensure your home has the cleanest water possible, you need help from the expert plumbers here at Plumbing Excellence. We offer a wide range of water filtration options.
Top Reasons You Need a Water Filtration System in Your Home
Here’s a close look at some of the many reasons your home needs a whole-home water filtration system:
- A lot of people in your household become sick: Prolonged contact with polluted water might be the root cause of any health problems in your household.
- Something is wrong with the way your water looks, smells or tastes: Clear, colorless, odorless and tasteless—these are the characteristics of pure water. Contaminants may be present in the water on your property if it doesn't match this description.
- Stains on clothing after washing: Minerals and iron in unfiltered water can leave reddish or yellowish stains on clothes after laundering.
- Increasing limescale buildup: If your home has mineral-rich hard water, you'll see limescale forming on pipes and fixtures. The buildup can result in clogged pipes, reduced water flow and damaged appliances.
- Taking a shower/bath makes you feel itchy: Bathing in water with high levels of minerals or chlorine can make your skin itchy.
- Residue on dishes and glassware: If the dishes come out of the dishwasher looking cloudy or spotted, hard water could be to blame.
Picking the Right Whole-Home Water Filtration System
Since no two properties are identical, it’s important to shop around for a water filter that can address your unique needs. Our highly regarded plumbers will assess your home and provide you with a variety of recommendations.
Water softeners work by removing minerals like magnesium and calcium that cause hard water. Reverse osmosis is the way to go when you want crystal-clear drinking water. If a water quality test finds a high number of bacteria and other dangerous microbes in your water supply, a UV light system might be the best option.
Why You Need Professional Help
Due to their size and complexity, you should always let a professional install your whole-house water filter system. These systems attach at the point of entry for your home’s water supply, meaning they impact every single appliance, faucet and shower. Failure to properly install the system raises the possibility of water damage and inadequate water filtering.
The first step in every installation is to locate the main water line and switch off the water supply. A plumber will make the necessary cuts to the pipe and attach the filter system, ensuring a tight seal and proper orientation. Along with making sure the system is functioning correctly, they will also check the pressure.
Upkeep is equally crucial to the setup. If you want to keep filters from becoming clogged or stopping to operate, you should replace them regularly. Tank cleaning or replacement may be necessary for certain systems. A trained expert will know exactly what to do at each stage and what signs to watch for. This is why you need us—we are your Fixed-Right-The-First-Time-Plumbers.
Required Maintenance for Water Filtration Systems
You can rely on us to maintain your water filter in top condition for the duration of its operating lifetime after we install it. We advise setting up our maintenance service either annually or biannually, depending on the system type.
When cared for correctly, water filtration systems usually don’t need new parts or maintenance very often. In the event that this becomes necessary, our knowledgeable staff will assess your unit and recommend the best course of action. You call. We come. It’s fixed. Guaranteed.
Plumbing Excellence is all about helping homeowners have access to clean, safe water. Call us today to schedule your whole-home water filtration installation and start enjoying better water throughout your home. When you hire us, you get plumbing at the speed of NOW.
