Why You Need a Whole House Filtration System

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Puretec

01 May 2024

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4 min read

When thinking about why people buy water filters, the first thing that comes to mind is the purity and taste of tap water. But if filtering water is just about the water we drink, why would anyone need a whole house water filtration system? The answer to this question is pretty simple: Filtered water has benefits that go well beyond drinkability.

If you care about any of the following, you should seriously consider investing in a whole house water filtration system:

• The health of your hair and skin

• The quality of your clothing

• The lifespan of your appliances

• The cleanliness of your pipes

You can browse Puretec’s full range of whole house filtration systems for mains water and rainwater on our website, or you can contact us to talk to our team about the ins and outs of each filter model. Whether you need a filtration system for your home or your office, we can help you find the best filter for you.

How does a whole house water filtration system work?

A whole house water filtration system is installed where your main water line enters your home or office, so all the water coming out of your taps and running through your appliances is filtered. This includes your hot water unit. To keep your water filter in top condition, your need to remember to replace the filter cartridges once a year. These cartridges are what keep your water filtered, so they come in direct contact with unfiltered water which in turn can lead to them becoming damaged or unclean over time.

What are the benefits of a whole house filtration system?

The benefits of filtered water changes room-to-room, so here’s a breakdown of how filtered water can help throughout your home and office.

• Kitchen: Filtering water in your kitchen means you will get better tasting, purer water coming from your taps. This is great for when you drink water directly from the tap and when you use water for cooking. A lesser-known benefit is that filtered water is better for your glassware as dissolved sediments in unfiltered water can lead to spotting and scaling. So, washing your dishes with filtered water will help you achieve cleaner, shinier dishes.

• Bathroom: Unfiltered water has chemicals like chlorine in it, if you have swum in a chlorinated pool then you will know that chlorine draws moisture out of skin and hair. Chlorine is used in mains water to kill bacteria, although most of this chemical is removed once the water has been treated, the trace amounts that remain is still enough to dry out your skin and hair. Filtering the water in your bathroom will mean you are no longer showering with chlorinated water, so your skin and hair will remain hydrated and healthy.

• Laundry: The same chemicals in unfiltered water that dry out your skin can also discolour your clothes over time. These chemicals can bleach clothes whilst they are in your washing machine, taking the vibrancy out of your clothing and making your darks lighter. Filtering the water in your laundry will remove these chemicals, protecting the colour in your clothes for longer.

• Pipes & Appliances: The dissolved sediments in unfiltered water will collect and build up over time, damaging your internal pipes and appliances over time. A whole house filtration system will filter the water before it enters your home or office, so the water running through your pipes and appliances will be sediment free, giving them an extended lifespan.

How much does it cost to buy a whole house filter?

The cost of a whole house water filter will vary based on its size; they start from approximately $300 for the system itself plus the installation costs of a plumber. Whole house water filtration systems overall, are an economical choice as they will save you money over time. With these systems, you will no longer need to buy bottled water to enjoy the filtered taste and you will find that your appliances remain healthy for longer. A Puretec whole house water filtration system is a wise investment as our innovative and durable systems will provide your house or office with the purest filtered water for years. Puretec systems are available at dealerships across Australia, find your nearest one here.

At Puretec, we provide Australian households and offices with the highest quality water filters in the nation, so you can enjoy clean drinking water from every tap in your home or office.