If you’re in the market for an under-sink water filter, you may be wondering how often you have to change the filter on it. If you’re looking to get extremely clean drinking water in your home, an under-sink water filter is a great choice. We’re here to help you learn everything you need to know about under-sink water filters.
What is an Under-Sink Water Filter?
Under-sink water filters, also called Reverse Osmosis filters, use a process called Reverse Osmosis to filter contaminants out of your water. They are installed under a sink, usually the one in your kitchen, and require their own faucet. Unlike a whole-house water filter, under-sink filters cannot be temperature controlled. Reverse Osmosis water filters use a carbon filter that will need to be changed every so often.
How Often Does the Filter Need to Be Changed?
While most under-sink water filters need to be changed every six months on average, there are several factors that can affect how often your filter should be changed. Instead of using filters, EcoWater’s Reverse Osmosis water filters use three different cartridges that need to be replaced every six months to a year. Six months is based on the average family of four. However, if you have a larger family, or generally tend to use more water, you may have to change your filter more often. If you have a smaller family, or you don’t use as much water, you can go longer between your filter changes.
Another factor that can affect how often you need to change your filter is the water quality of your neighborhood or well. If your neighborhood or well has a lower water quality, you will have to change your filter more often. Whereas if your neighborhood or well has a higher water quality, it may not need to be changed as often.
Is a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter or a Water Filter Pitcher Better?
Reverse Osmosis water filters are a better option than water filter pitchers since they filter out more contaminants. They work better than even the water filters that are integrated into your refrigerator. Under-sink filters are a great option over water filter pitchers since you don’t have to wait for the water to finish filtering (like you do with a water filter pitcher) before you are able to have clean drinking water. So not only are they more effective, but they also get you clean water faster.
What’s the Best Water Filter for Your Home?
The best water filter you can get from your home is a reverse osmosis water filter paired with a whole-house water filtration system. Reverse-osmosis water filters remove up to 99% of contaminants from your water, leaving you with the cleanest, freshest water you can have. The reverse-osmosis system gives you clean drinking water, while the whole house water filter gives you clean water all throughout your home for booking with, bathing in, and washing your dishes and clothes. Having a whole-house water filtration system can improve your health and can help extend the life of all your appliances.
Schedule a Free Water Test
Are you ready to have the best water you can possibly have in your home? Schedule a free home water test with EcoWater. We’ll be able to tell you exactly what contaminants are in your water, and we’ll be able to help you choose the right water solution for your home. Contact us if you have any questions.