Water Filtration Systems
Water filtration systems are either Salt or Salt Free Systems, deciding which will work best for your household is key.
Salt Based Systems
Salt based systems remove minerals entirely by Ion Exchange, removing hard water and creating a soft smooth feeling water. This system is ideal for customers looking to improve their water quality. While removing hard water and improving taste & feel. This style of a system requires homeowners to provide more maintenance by keeping that brine tank full of salt.
Pros :
- Completely removes hard water
- Creates silky smooth water
- Can help with hair & skin condition (Prevent Drying or Damage from minerals)
- Improves fixture life by reducing scale
- Improves washing of clothing
Cons :
- Requires regular maintenance (Frequent salt fill-up)
- Takes up more space (Brine tank required)
- Requires electrical near the system
- Can cause erosion and damage to the environment
- Removes healthy minerals from water
- Requires system to regenerate, discharging water into a drain or ground
The system our company uses has a 5-Year brine tank & 10-Year mineral tank warranty. This is the life expectancy of the system.
Salt Free Systems
Salt free systems condition the water to minimize scaling without removing minerals. Disrupts mineral structure as water flows, helping to break down hard water scale. These systems are ideal for homeowners looking to prevent hard water & improve the life of fixtures & appliances. The systems can improve taste depending on water quality, it is recommended to install an RO System to provide quality drinking water.
Pros :
- Helps remove hard water build up
- Low operating cost
- Requires no brine tank
- Most require no electrical
- Environmentally friendly
- Does not remove healthy minerals
- Space Saving
Cons :
- Scale can still form
- Does not soften water
- May not improve taste or feel
The system our company uses has a 10-year warranty. This is the life expectancy of the system.
RO Under sink Systems
Reverse osmosis is a filtration process where pressure is applied to the side of a semipermeable membrane with a high concentration of solutes, overcoming the natural osmotic pressure. This pressure forces water molecules to move in the opposite direction—from higher to lower concentration—effectively filtering out impurities. These systems are installed under the kitchen sink with a dispensing spout located on the countertop.
Pros :
- Provides quality drinking water on tap
- Removes potentially harmful contaminants
- Low environmental impact
Cons :
- Requires replacement filters Bi-Annually or annually depending on water quality & usage
- Takes up space under sink