In recent years there is a quite big interest in water filters and their usefulness. More and more households and businesses decide to install a water filter, in order to benefit from its use immediately and long term.
If you are wondering why you should install a water filter, below we have gathered 7 reasons why you should do it (and do it immediately):
- Removes chlorine
The tap water that reaches to your home from the public water supply is infused with chlorine, as water chlorination is a cheap and easy way to remove pathogenic microorganisms from the water. However, this has a result, the water obtains bad taste and odor. By installing a water filter in your tap, it removes chlorine and noticeably improves the taste of the water just before it enters to your glass.
- Removes chemical substances and heavy metals
In several areas the potable water is unsuitable for use, as it contains dangerous chemical substances from pesticides, herbicides, rust and heavy metals, such as lead, nitrates, mercury, etc.. In these cases, a suitable water filter will absorb all the harmfull substances from the water and will improve its quality as much as possible, so as to have clean water to your home.
- Removes water hardness
The “white spots” that we see on surfaces and electrical appliances, are result of water hardness. Water hardness is depending on how big is the concentration of salts in the water, so if the concentration of salts is high, the “harder” we say the water is. By using the right softening device, you will solve the problem with water hardness, as it is effectively removed by the ionexchange resins, allowing clean water to flow from your tap.
- Clean electrical appliances from salts deposit
As it mentioned above, salt deposit cause problems in electrical appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, kettles and radiators and as a result their life can be shortened. By using special water filters, your electrical appliances will have better function, without worrying about the damage that can be caused by salt deposit.
- Ecological method
Unfortunately, there are several areas in Greece where the water is not potable and as a result their inhabitants only consume bottled water. Installing a water filter is a simple and at the same time ecological method for your house, as you will avoid tones of plastic bottles that will be throwed away due to bottled water.
- Saving money
By using water filters, long term you will save money, as you will not have to buy bottled water every day or buying chemical cleaning products so as to remove salt deposit.
- Easy installation and maintenance
For most types of water filters, such as faucet water filter and countertop water filter, intallation is very simple and can be done easily done by you. For some water filters, such as the undercounter water filters or the reverse osmosis, you will probably need a specialist to install it correctly for you. Their maintenance is also very easy, as you will only need to change the filter cartridges every 3,6 or 12 months.