There are a number of different types of water filters on the market these days, and the type that you need will depend on the kinds of materials that are included in your water source. After testing your water supply, our experts can discuss your needs, and advise you of the kinds of filters which would be appropriate for purifying the water. Some of the available water filter types include the following: reverse osmosis filters, activated carbon filters, alkaline/water ionizers, ultraviolet filters, and infrared filters.

Activated carbon filters are generally used for removing larger particles, such as silt or sediment from your water supply, and they work by absorbing or attracting these particles. Reverse osmosis filters are extremely popular, because they are capable of removing all kinds of pollutants which can represent a threat to your health, and because they also remove odors from the water.

Alkaline/water ionizers work by electrolysis, which means the water passes over plates that are electronically charged, and this separates the water into an alkaline stream and an acid stream. This gives you much softer water which is lower in acidity, and that’s better for your skin. Ultraviolet filters represent the newest technology available in water filtration systems, and they have the ability to destroy bacteria which might possibly damage your health, with the added appeal of being environmentally friendly. Infrared filters soften your water, by negatively charging it, to give it a softer feel.

If you have any questions about the functions of each of these filter types, call us today and we’ll be glad to discuss the advantages of each, as well as which one of them might be ideal for your household.

Performing regular filter maintenance on your water filter can be extremely important. For instance, if you haven’t performed maintenance on your icemaker in quite a while, you may notice an odd taste to the ice, and the same is true of all water filters in general. To avoid plugging, pressure loss, and foul tastes, all water filters need to be changed regularly, because they tend to accumulate debris and odors which would then be imparted to the water itself.

The frequency of water filter maintenance will depend on the type of water filter you have installed, as well as the size of your filter, and the quality of your water supply. If your water source is from a well for instance, it is likely to have more impurities in it than city water would, so your filters would become clogged much more quickly from well water.

You can think of water filter maintenance as something similar to changing the filter on your automobile – if you don’t to it regularly, it will clog up and that will affect the efficiency of your automobile. When you contact Right Now Heating and Cooling, we can dispatch one of our specialists to your home and quickly swap out your water filter, so that your family can enjoy clean water again for another six months, or whatever the time frame may happen to be.

For people who prefer to do their own maintenance, just contact us about the particular type of water filter you have, and we can supply you with the parts you need to do it yourself. In any case, we do recommend that you establish a regular program of maintenance for your water filters, and that you have the inspection and maintenance performed by a qualified technician from Right Now Heating and Cooling.