Whole house water purification systems are fast becoming a necessity today. The US EPA have stated that almost 90% of the word’s water supply is contaminated. Today fear has gripped the heart of many people as to the risks involved in drinking water that is contaminated. To ensure your family’s safety and pure clean drinking water in your home it is necessary to install a whole house water purification system.
One of the best whole house water filter systems is the Kenmore whole house filter 38440. This system needs to be attached to the main water supply and provides you with filtered and pure water for all your needs be it drinking, cooking or even other needs. An added attraction is the feature it has that allows you to choose between filtered and unfiltered water.
There is less clogging and a better flow of water with the whole house water purification system. Even though you will need a professional plumber and electrician to install this system, the availability of clean and pure water is worth it. Before you decide on a particular system it does pay to do a little research regarding the various types of purifiers available in the market and also to read customer reviews that will give you an idea regarding the flaws, performance and prices of models.
Whole house water purification systems protect you and your family against all the different water contaminants – both biological like microorganisms, bacteria etc and physical like suspended particulate matter etc that can cause sickness, allergies and even damage your home appliances. These whole house water purification systems are generally connected to the main water supply of your home so that the water that is provided to all the faucets in your home is both pure and filtered. Once you install a whole house water purification system in your home you will have complete peace of mind as to your family’s health and safety.
Whole house water purification systems consist of one or more filter cartridges and the main filter. You can also have a double/two layer filtration in your house – for the larger particles of sediment and one for the smaller particles, viruses and chemicals. Special filters are also available for bacteria and hydrogen sulfide, viruses etc that are in the water.
Whole house water purification systems can filter 100,000 gallons of water before the filters have to be changed. The life of the filter depends on the usage of water and the amount of contaminants in the water. These whole house water purification systems work as a POE or point of entry system which means that the water is filtered and purified right from the main supply line before it enters your house. Therefore the water in your bathroom, toilets, sink, kitchen and even your appliances in your home all have filtered and pure water that is devoid of sediment, chemicals, bacteria and other microorganisms, bad odors and tastes etc.