Whole house water filtration systems trap and remove water and impurities. One of the many benefits is that all water in your home is clean and safe for use. Water filtration systems can also protect your appliances and home in the following ways:
1. Removes Sediments
Whole house water filtration systems remove mineral particles, corrosion fragments, and precipitates from the water. The water from the municipal line can contain mineral particles such as clay, silica, magnesium, and calcium. If the concentration of these particles is high, the water from the mains can appear cloudy. These minerals can find their way into common appliances' valves and filters, such as water heaters, washing machines, and dishwashers. The sediments can wear down components of these appliances and cause breakdowns.
Deteriorating municipal pipes can also produce rust particles and metal flakes that contain common metals like iron, copper, and lead. These metals can initiate corrosion and rust among various appliances in your house. Some of these appliances can start to leak or might even burst. If these sediments enter dishwashers and washing machines, they can stain dishes and laundry.
Precipitates include calcium carbonates, which can cause clogging in pipes and valves and damage filters in most home appliances. Clogging in appliances reduces water flow and can adversely affect performance. If sediments build up inside the water heater, they can damage the heating element.
2. Removes Chemicals
Whole house filtration systems remove chemicals such as magnesium and calcium that cause hardness in water. When these chemicals enter the washing machine, they can reduce the effectiveness of the detergent. Calcium and magnesium can also accumulate in the washing machine and cause a film on dishes.
The filtration system also intercepts chlorine, a common disinfectant in municipal water. If chlorine makes its way into the ice maker, it can slightly affect the ice test. Iron, another chemical that occurs naturally in some water, can accumulate in all machines, including ice makers, showers, dishwashers, and washing machines. Iron can also accumulate inside the ice maker's ice trays.
3. Protects Plumbing System
The filtration system can remove particles that can accumulate in pipes and reduce the water pressure. Scale buildup inside hot water pipes can reduce the efficiency of the water heater and lower the temperature of water coming out of your faucets. If the pipes in your home use copper, chlorine can come into contact with them and cause corrosion. Corroded pipes require frequent replacements and repairs.
Filtration systems also protect your home from buildup within pipes. Iron accumulation can stain sinks, bathtubs, and other plumbing fixtures. A filtration system also traps sediments that can cause malfunctions in valves, shower heads, and faucets throughout your home. Continuous accumulation of these sediments can cause slow drains and eventually block proper water flow at several points in your house.
Get Whole House Water Filtration
A water filtration system treats water at the point where it enters your home. Since all the water in your home is treated, you protect your appliances and plumbing system from corrosion and other damage. Choose your preferred whole-house filtration system and install it today.
