Installing an Under Sink Water Filter?

Things to consider before you install an under sink water filter

Water filter systems are becoming a must-have for the health, environmental and lifestyle-conscious individual or family. As the household water filter industry develops, we are seeing more and more models, variations and innovations to choose from. Under sink water filters are one such industry development. Although an excellent filter system for your home, these filters requires some planning for installation, and professional help in choosing between filter systems and installing of the system itself. Here’s what to know when you are planning on installing one of these systems in your home:

Advantages

Design

Because it is installed below a kitchen or other sink, under sink water filters have a robust design that is made to last. Since these filter systems are literally hidden below your sink, the design of these filters do not focus on display, but rather compactness and sturdiness. This gives you a long-lasting and reliable design, and promises long lasting service.

Space efficient

Under sink water filters are incredibly space efficient, especially since these are designed with compact under sink spaces in mind. By installing one of these systems below your kitchen sink, you can avoid the clutter or inconvenience of losing work space because of a filter system on your sink counter. And by installing the filter system below the sink, the system will be safely out of the way of potential accidents, and are therefore bound to last longer too.

Quicker water flow

Hate waiting for filtered water? The good news is that the under sink water filters’ water flow are usually faster that conventional countertop filter systems. This is because the filters of these systems are usually larger than conventional countertop systems, allowing for faster filtering. The installation below the sink is also favourable as it links directly to the water pipe, delivering water straight to your tap with almost no delay.

Drawbacks

Professional installation

To get the best service from an under sink water filter and plumbing connections, it is best to consult a professional for installation or installation advice. Our models here at Aqua L’eau are all simple to install, if you know what you are doing.

Filter replacement

Although filters are economical, some under sink water filters may require regular filter exchanges – this is also hugely dependent on water use and how much filtering your tap water requires. Although in effect evidence that the filter system is doing its job, some people may regard regularly filter exchanges as a drawback.

Planning

Finally, installing one of these filter systems requires some planning. If you have more than one sink in your home or kitchen, plan by looking at which sink you use tap water from most often, where best the installation will fit and if any clearing is needed below the sink for its installation.

Considering advantages, drawbacks and planning, the advantages of these systems hugely outweigh the few drawbacks and planning required.
And if you need help in choosing among the available filter options, call on the Aqua L’eau team for their professional advice.

For more information please call us on 08 9330 1466 or go to our Under Sink Water Filters page.