Factors To Consider Before Buying a Water Filter

With the myriad of benefits associated with household water filters, it is not hard to see why your home needs a water filter. If you’ve decided on buying a water filter, whether for your kitchen or for your whole house, there are a few points you should consider:

Local water quality

Water quality differs notably between geographic and municipal regions. Salinated water, underground water, chlorinated water or sediment impurities: these are common water quality issues. It is important to buy a water filter in accordance with the specific water quality issue that you need resolved. This way, you will gain the most from your new water filter system.

Note: Perth residents will find more dissolved solids due to the groundwater. These can block up your water filter more regularly so we recommend using a sediment filter in conjunction with any other water filtration system.

What type of water filter?

Carbon filters, reverse osmosis (RO), and ultraviolet light sterilisation – there are different types of water filters. You need to consider the water filter options available, choosing what will work best for you, before you buy a water filter. It is important to consider the different types of filtration system as each has a different type of filter – designed and aimed at different filter purposes. Active carbon filters are effective in eliminating chemicals such as chlorine, organic components and bacteria. RO filters are best for smaller quantities of water, filtering both chemicals and contaminants so are recommended as an undersink water filter only.

Whole of House or Point of Use Filter?

There are even further decisions to be made before buying a water filter. Where do you need the filtered water most? In your kitchen for drinking water, or throughout your entire household if your water quality is rather poor? These different types of household water filters also have cost and space implications – so choose carefully.

Maintenance & lifetime

Before buying your water filter, talk to your supplier about the expected maintenance costs. It is important to understand what filter components need to be replaced regularly, what this will cost, what the power usage of water filters are if any, and what the system’s expected lifetime is. All of this will help you make an informed choice when buying a water filter.

Water filter systems are great products that any home can benefit from. However, every home is different, and that is why you need to consider a few factors before purchasing your water filter. Aqua L’eau can offer advice and assistance in making the best water filter choice, so why not call on our team for expert advice.