Top 3 Filtration Systems
Differences and Benefits of Each!
Introduction
Do you want to save big on filtration systems that can make your water incredibly pleasant to drink, make your hair and skin healthier, and benefit your dishes and clothes while positively impacting your plumbing system? Who doesn’t? Thankfully, you’re in luck! Pride Plumbing of Rochester has not just one, but three deals of the month for August! When you purchase a refrigerator water filter system from us, you’ll get $75 off the final price. If you purchase a reverse osmosis system from our team, we’ll take $100 off the final price. Our biggest, most exciting deal of the month is when you purchase a whole house filtration system from us, you get $125 off the final price!
Have you thought about the quality of water that you’re drinking and using on a daily basis? Are you tired of your water tasting bitter? It’s summer in Rochester NY, and we want to come home and take a drink of refreshing cold water, not water that’s going to make us wince. Pride Plumbing of Rochester knows how to get you the cleanest water that will benefit you in multiple ways.
Refrigerator Water Filter System
If you have a fridge that gives you the convenience of getting water and ice, it would be a good idea to invest in a filter. The majority of built-in refrigerator filters use activated carbon to filter minerals and other contaminants out. Activated carbon has a large surface area for absorption and blocks many substances from flowing into your water.
Are you curious about what gets filtered? Chlorine, volatile organic chemicals, radon, benzene, and many other man-made chemicals, bad tastes and odors all get filtered out.
Refrigerator water filters are smaller than reverse osmosis systems and whole-house filtration systems, and therefore, they do have some limitations. However, for their size, they do a great job at removing contaminants.
Don’t forget to replace them! It is recommended that you replace your refrigerator water filter system every 6 months.
Reverse Osmosis System
Do you want water that tastes like it’s fresh off a glacier? If your answer is yes, then you want a reverse osmosis system. With this appliance, you will get the same water that you drink from plastic water bottles. Also called RO systems for short, they are one of the best ways to remove contaminants from your water. They are point of use systems, which means they are only installed for one sink, usually the kitchen sink. There are many benefits that come with these systems.
Improves taste and eliminates odors by removing chemicals and harmful minerals. 99% of contaminants are removed.
Saves money. No need to buy plastic water bottles anymore!
Easy maintenance. They are extremely simple to clean and service. The filters pop on and off. You won’t need your local plumbers to come out and change them for you, you are able to replace them yourself!
Removes impurities including pollutants such as nitrates, lead pesticides, sulfates, fluoride, bacteria, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, and more! The carbon filter within the RO system will also remove chlorine and chloramines.
So, we know that reverse osmosis systems do great things, but how? It has to do with pushing the tap water through a membrane to remove the contaminants. The impurities aren’t collected, but water is pushed through a series of filters and once the water is sparkling clean, it goes into the holding tank and the miscellaneous materials get flushed down the drain.
Generally, RO systems are installed and stored under the kitchen sink. However, your plumbing contractors at Pride Plumbing know that a lot of us use under the sink space for storage. If that’s the case for you, we can mount your RO system in the basement on the ceiling below your sink to save space.
Whole House Filtration System
A whole house filtration system is what it sounds like… a system that gives you filtered water for your whole house! These are different from RO systems because they treat water for the entire home. However, they are one of the best and most popular ways to remove contaminants from your home, similar to reverse osmosis.
What are the benefits?
Improves the quality of water at multiple sources.
Removes harsh contaminants such as chlorine and chloramines.
Healthier showers and baths, which leads to healthier skin and hair.
Softened water.
Softer, brighter, and longer lasting clothing.
Extended life for water using appliances and pipes.
With whole house filtration systems, there is a filter connected to your water line. All of the water that enters your house will pass through the filter before reaching any appliances. At Pride Plumbing of Rochester, we recommend the Watts OneFlow Plus. It suspends the hard water and eliminates the mineral buildup and then sends the water through. It has a three stage filter to rid the water of rust, dirt, and sediment. Whole house filtration systems are installed in the basement at the main water line. Unlike a water softener which requires rigorous maintenance, these systems only require maintenance once a year. If you are comfortable servicing this appliance yourself, it can be done. However, it is usually best to call a professional, such as ourselves!
Conclusion
If you want cleaner, better tasting water, you have options. Click here for more information about these filters? Still not sure which one you want? Don’t worry! Your Rochester plumbers know the pros and cons of each and can discuss what he thinks will work best for you and your family. No need to search “plumbers in my area” anymore, because we are there for all of your plumbing needs! Call your local plumbers, Pride Plumbing at 585-271-7150 or visit our website to complete our online form. Don’t forget, we have three incredible deals of the month for August. Save big when you purchase a refrigerator water filter system, a reverse osmosis system, and a whole house filtration system. We look forward to helping you with whichever plumbing services you choose!
