Whole House Carbon Water Filters (Backwashing)

Whole house carbon water filters are robust, making them ideal for improving your home water’s taste, odor, and purity. Our carbon water filters for backwashing systems offer a powerful solution to ensure purified water flows from every house faucet.

These whole house water filters utilize activated carbon to absorb and trap contaminants, delivering cleaner water throughout your home. We sell a selection of whole house carbon water filters that are easy to install and maintain.

What are Whole House Carbon Water Filters?

Whole house carbon water filters are crucial for comprehensive water filtration. Designed to remove debris, chemicals, and contaminants from your household water supply, these filters ensure clean, great-tasting water for your family. Specifically, a carbon filter can help extend the life of your water heater by filtering out impurities.

How do carbon filters work? They employ backwashing to clean and regenerate the carbon media within the filter. During backwashing, water flows in the opposite direction, dislodging and flushing out trapped particles and debris, thus maintaining the filter’s efficiency and effectiveness over time.

These filters offer several benefits. They effectively remove water contaminants, including chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and herbicides, improving your water’s taste and safety. They are also highly efficient and low-maintenance, with the backwashing process extending the lifespan of the carbon media and requiring minimal upkeep.

At H2O Distributors, we only partner with top industry brands. Our products are expertly designed and manufactured for superior filtration, ensuring your water is clean, safe, and healthy.

What Does Backwashing Mean?

In water filtration, backwashing refers to reversing the flow of water through the filter. This preventive maintenance process allows the filter to be cleaned and reused. A backwashing water filtration system requires no ongoing maintenance, so a non-backwashing system requires some maintenance.

Choosing the Right Whole House Carbon Water Filter

Selecting the right backwashing whole house carbon water filter involves several key considerations to match your home’s water filtration needs.

Identify your filter’s size and flow rate.

• The size determines its capacity to handle your household’s water demand. Write down the number of bathrooms, fixtures, and appliances in your home to ensure the filter has adequate capacity.
• Flow rate is crucial, indicating how much water can pass through the filter within a specific time frame. For larger households, a higher flow rate is essential with high water usage. However, a higher flow rate may necessitate a larger filter size to maintain optimal filtration efficiency.

Installation & Maintenance of Water Filters

Installing a backwashing whole house carbon water filter is straightforward and can significantly enhance home water quality. However, proper maintenance is crucial for optimal performance and longevity.

Follow these steps from our water filtration experts for a successful replacement water filter installation:

1. Identify where the main water line enters your house, typically near the water meter.
2. Turn off the main shut-off valve (water supply) to prevent accidents or leaks.
3. Select an installation location (a spot near the main water line before it reaches the hot water heater) that is easily accessible.
4. Install (connect) the bypass valve to the main water line to allow water diversion during maintenance.
5. Securely attach the inlet and outlet pipes to the filter housing using appropriate fittings.
6. Install/connect the drain line to a suitable drain to carry away backwash water.
7. Slowly turn on the water supply, check for leaks, and ensure the bypass valve is correctly positioned.

Carbon Water Filter Maintenance:

• Regularly check the pressure gauge; if it exceeds the recommended level, it may be time to clean or replace the filter media.
• Backwash the filter per the manufacturer’s instructions to remove accumulated sediment and restore effectiveness.
• Replace the filter media as needed, as exhausted carbon loses its ability to remove contaminants.
• Check for clogged pipes to resolve common issues like reduced water flow.
• An unusual taste or odor may indicate saturated carbon media, requiring replacement.
• For persistent issues, consult a professional plumber, the manufacturer’s customer support, or the water filtration team at H2O.

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At H2O Distributors, we offer diverse water filters and water filtration systems tailored to various household and business needs. Explore our range to find the perfect filter for your home today!