Is a whole house water filtration system for me? Costs and benefits of a mains water system

This article looks at the significant benefits of a whole house water filter and how the benefits outweigh both the initial outlay and ongoing maintenance cost of a whole house water filtration system.

A whole house water filtration system will solve the problems you're having with the water that's coming into your house, whether that's from a mains or private water supply.

We have different types of whole house water filters in stock and ready to dispatch at Fountain Filters. We'll clarify what those types are and how with our expert guidance you can decide on the best type of whole house water filter for you.

Benefits of a whole house water filter

The benefits of whole house water filtration systems are numerous if you have a problem to fix.

The most advantageous benefits when you install a whole house water filter are that they:

• Can be tailor made to resolve the problems that you have with your water. This is a key benefit as you have control over what's in your water and what isn't.
• Will improve the smell and taste of your water.
• Extend the life of your household appliances, particularly if your problem is with hard water.
• Protect your household's pipe work.
• Save you money in the long term because you won't be buying water from supermarkets in plastic bottles.
• Give you peace of mind that you and your family have access to the cleanest, safest water you can.

Types of whole house water filters

A whole house water filter is a point of entry (POE) system. This means that the water coming out of every tap in your house will be filtered.

It doesn't stop there.

All the water coming out of your shower heads will be filtered too, as well as the water used in your dishwasher, washing machine and other appliances in your house that use water. Even when you flush the loo, you'll be flushing it with filtered water.

It's important not to confuse point of entry systems with point of use (POU) water filtration systems. A POU water filter only treats the water coming out of your kitchen tap, such as one of our drinking water filters. This type of drinking water filter would be complemented by one of our water filter taps.

Now that we've clarified the difference between POE and POU water filter systems let's look at the different types of whole house water filters.

You can browse our mains water filters here, or read on to compare the main types of whole house water filtration available.

Whole house water softeners

If you have hard water and the limescale is causing you problems, installing a whole house water softener system could be a worthwhile investment.

Hard water can be a curse in many households. The high concentration of calcium and magnesium; the minerals that create limescale can leave a trail of destruction in your home. From scale floating on your hot drinks, hard to wipe away soap scum in your shower, to clogged pipes and broken down appliances.

Luckily, for you limescale haters we have water softeners in stock that will kiss those scaly deposits goodbye.

Our water softeners start from £677.99 (prices current June 2024 and may be subject to change).

Whole house water conditioners

Fountain Filters is leading the way with its range of salt-free whole house water conditioners using OneFlow media.

Water conditioners are salt-free solutions to the negative impacts that hard water can have in your home.

A whole house water conditioner requires minimal maintenance, much less than a traditional water softener.

You can buy a whole house water conditioner from £356.99 (prices current June 2024 and may be subject to change).

Ultraviolet water filter systems

If parasites, bacteria, viruses, and fungi are a real concern for you; particularly if your water source is from a bore hole or well, then seeking advice from UV water filter specialists such as Fountain Filters will be necessary.

The benefits of installing a whole house water filtration system that will kill potentially dangerous living organisms will far outweigh the cost.

Peace of mind that you and your family can consume water that is free of disease is priceless.

The cost of a whole house water purification system that uses UV light to kill 99.9% of living organisms starts from £427.00 (Prices current June 2024 and may be subject to change).

Sediment water filters

Whole house sediment filters trap contaminants in water such as sediment, dirt, sand, rust, and clay.

Contaminants such as those above may make your water cloudy, which is referred to as turbidity.

A sediment filter is a necessary first stage in a private water supply if you are thinking of installing an ultraviolet (UV) water filter system. If you don't install a sediment water filter before a UV water filter system, then you are at risk of rendering your UV system useless.

The cost of a whole house sediment filter starts from £216.99 (prices current June 2024 and may be subject to change).

Carbon water filters

Carbon water filters are an extremely popular choice when it comes to whole house water filtration.

Whole house water filter cartridge types that use carbon are highly effective in the removal of chlorine from mains water. Your water will taste and smell better.

Carbon filters also remove chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and trihalomethanes from water.

The cost of a whole house water filter that uses a carbon block cartridge starts from £233.99 (prices current June 2024 and may be subject to change).

Best type of whole house water filter

If Fountain Filters charged £1 for every time we've been asked what the best type of whole house water filter is we'd be rolling in cash!

The answer is very simple.

The best type of whole house water filter is the one that solves the problems you have with your water.

Whole house water filters vary in complexity, ranging from systems that improve the taste and smell of your water by removing chlorine to water conditioning systems that effectively treat hard water.

How much does a whole house water filtration system cost?

The cost of whole house water purification systems varies in price depending on what problem you are trying to resolve. It all boils down to what size and how complex the system is that you need to solve those problems.

You have three main costs to consider.

• Initial cost of the system.
• Cost of installation if you need the services of a professional plumber.
• Annual maintenance cost for replacement water filter cartridges.

Based on our years of experience at Fountain Filters we know that the benefits of solving specific water problems far outweigh the cost in the long run. We are very confident in making this statement because most of our conversations with customers focus on problem solving and finding solutions rather than cost.

How Fountain Filters can help you get a mains water filter for the whole house

No matter how complex the issue, there is a whole house water filtration system for you.

We can help you decide on a whole house system that is going to meet your needs.

We don't suggest you purchase anything you don't need and will provide you with our knowledge and expertise to guide you to making the best and most cost effective purchase decision.

It's easy to get in touch with us.

Either call us on 01352 838 281 or if you want to provide more detailed information and prefer to write it down our helpdesk is waiting for your message.

FAQs

What is the difference between a whole house filter and a drinking water filter?

A whole house filter is a point of entry (POE) system that treats the water at every tap, shower, and appliance in your home. A drinking water filter is a point of use (POU) system that only treats the water coming out of your kitchen tap. Which you need depends on whether you want to treat all your water or just your drinking water.

What is the best whole house water filter?

The best whole house water filter is simply the one that solves the problem you have with your water. That might be a softener or conditioner for hard water, a carbon filter to remove chlorine and improve taste, a UV system to kill microorganisms, or a sediment filter for cloudy water.

How much does a whole house water filtration system cost?

There are three main costs to consider: the initial cost of the system, professional installation if you need a plumber, and the annual cost of replacement cartridges. The price of the system itself depends on how large and complex it needs to be to solve your particular water problem.

Do I need a sediment filter with a UV system?

Yes. On a private water supply, a sediment filter is a necessary first stage before a UV water filter system. Without it, you risk rendering your UV system useless, as particles in the water can shield microorganisms from the UV light.