Water Filtration

Water filters can improve the taste of your water and they help to reduce repairs to your homes plumbing. There are many different types of water filters available, from point of use filters to whole home systems. No matter what your needs are, Mike's Plumbing can help you find the solution that is right for you. At Mike's we believe every inquiry about water filtration should begin with a test of the homes water. We do this because different issues require different solutions. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.

Benefits of a Whole House Water Filter
– Clean, filtered water emerges from every water source in the house.
– Healthier showers & baths
– Extends the life of plumbing fixtures and appliances. 
– Healthier skin and hair, free of contaminants

Water Filtration System Types:

• Also known as pre-filters or carbon filters and are basically accountable for getting rid of bigger particles such as silt and sediment from the water. This system works through attracting as well as absorbing these particles so they are not longer at hand in the water which comes out to the faucet. This type of filtration system will also ensure better taste and odor. This is due to fact that they minimize the level of chlorine as well as other contaminants which could make water smelly or simply darn right horrid to drink.

• This is the kind of filtration system which had been suggested by many physicians. Reverse Osmosis is expensive and it also has costly maintenance. There are various kinds of reverse osmosis filtration systems. Usually they differ based on the amount of steps implicated. The most complete and broad reverse osmosis are five-step systems. The five steps takes account of filtration in micron filters, carbon filters, as well as water being pushed in a semi-permeable membrane. And the last step which is frequently not integrated in home reverse osmosis system is treatment using Ultra-Violet light so as to exterminate bacteria as well as other harmful organisms.

• For water that is not too hard, such as water supplied by the city, a conditioner is a great option. A system like the Halo 5 whole home filter for instance can help to remove or drastically reduce the level of chlorine and chloramines in the water. While chlorine is a necessary disinfectant in the delivery of safe drinking water it can easily be removed prior to entering the home. Many people are surprised to learn that municipal water often contains as much chlorine as a swimming pool. Unlike other filter systems the Halo 5 requires no maintenance and lasts 10-15 years on average.

• This kind of filtration system brings water to boiling level, where water becomes a vapor and then condensed back into water to a part chamber. There are many benefits this kind of filtration system offer such as eliminates bacteria and other organisms prowling the water, diminishes fluoride and heavy metals in drinking water.