ServicesWhole-Home Filtration
Whole-Home Filtration in Missouri City
We mount a single filter system at the point your supply pipe comes into the house, so the kitchen, the showers and the laundry all run on treated water. Once it is running, we come back to check it and show you how to keep it in good shape.
What a whole-home system does
A whole-home filter goes on the main supply line. Most often that is outside by the hose bib, or where the pipe comes through the garage wall. All the water your home uses runs through it before it gets to a faucet. Most setups pair a sediment stage that traps grit with a carbon stage that pulls out chlorine taste and smell.
It is the right call when the complaint is everywhere in the house. You notice a pool smell in the shower or the tea tastes off. If you only care about drinking water, a reverse osmosis unit under the sink may fit better, and we will tell you that.
Putting it in is only half the job. Once it has been running a while, we come back to check pressure and look for leaks. We also show you how filter changes work, so the system keeps doing its job for years.
What the job includes
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A look at your water first
We start by finding out what is actually in your water. If you have questions about hardness or iron, our water testing service gives a clear answer before we size anything.
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Sizing to your household
A system that is too small for your flow rate will drop your shower pressure. We count bathrooms and look at your pipe size so the unit keeps up when two showers and the washer run at once.
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Installation on the main line
We cut into the line, add shutoff valves and a bypass, and mount the tanks or housings. Free installation is one of the offers we make, so ask about it when you call.
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Startup and flushing
New carbon media sheds fine dust. We flush the system until the water runs clear, then check every fitting under pressure.
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Follow-up visit
We come back once the system has run for a while. We check the pressure gauges, look for drips and answer the questions you did not think of on install day.
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Upkeep down the road
We offer full services after the sale. That means filter changes, media replacement and repairs from the same people who put it in.
Questions about Whole-Home Filtration?
Call(281) 519-2358Signs your home could use one
Chlorine smell in the shower
City water is disinfected, and you can often smell it when hot water steams up a bathroom. A carbon stage takes most of that out.
Off taste at more than one tap
If the bathroom sink tastes the same as the kitchen, the fix belongs at the main line, not one faucet.
Dry skin and dull hair
Many people feel better showering in filtered water. It is not a cure for anything, but it is a common reason folks call us.
Grit in aerators
Sand or flakes in faucet screens mean sediment is getting through. A sediment stage protects your fixtures and appliances.
You are buying a lot of bottled water
Cases of bottled water add up and fill the trash. Filtered water at every tap often ends that habit.
How install day goes
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We talk by phone
Give us a ring and tell us what bugs you about the water, be it taste, smell or grit. We ask how many bathrooms you have and pick a time that suits you.
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We check the line and the water
On site we find the main line, look at pipe material and size, and check your water. Then we explain what we would put in and why.
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We install and protect the space
Water is off for a few hours at most. We lay down drop cloths, mount the system and run a bypass so you can still get water if it ever needs service.
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We flush, test and show you
We flush the media, check for leaks and show you the shutoffs, the bypass and where the filter dates are written.
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We come back out
Once the system has had some weeks of daily use, we return to read the gauges and taste the water with you. Before we go, we put the first filter change on the calendar.
What moves the price
We price each job once we see your water and your plumbing. You get the number by phone or on site before any work starts. These are the things that change it most.
- System size
- A bigger home with more bathrooms needs more media and a larger tank to keep pressure up.
- Type of filter
- A basic sediment and carbon setup costs less than a system built for heavier problems found in testing.
- Where the line is
- An easy main line by the garage is quicker than one that needs rerouting or extra pipe.
- Pipe material
- Copper, PEX and older galvanized pipe each take different fittings and labor.
- Ongoing filters
- Cartridges and media wear out. We tell you up front how often they need changing so the running cost is no surprise.
Questions about whole-home filtration
Will a whole-home filter lower my water pressure?
Not if the system is the right size for your home. Pressure drops come from a unit that is too small for your flow or a cartridge that is packed with sediment. We size to your bathrooms and pipe, then read the gauges again when we come back after the install.
Is this the same as a water softener?
No. A filter takes out things like chlorine and sediment. A softener removes hardness minerals that cause scale. Some homes need both, and our water softeners page explains that service.
How often do the filters need changing?
It depends on the system and how much water your home uses. Sediment cartridges usually go first. We show you how to read the gauges and we can handle the changes for you.
Do I still need a drinking water filter?
Many people are happy with whole-home carbon alone. If you want a higher level of treatment for drinking and cooking, a reverse osmosis unit under the kitchen sink adds that.
How long does the install take?
Most installs take part of a day. The water only has to be shut off for the stretch when we cut in and connect to the main line. We clean up before we leave.
Ready for better water in every room
Describe the taste, smell or grit that bugs you, and we will say plainly what fits your home. We keep checking in once the system is in, too.