Clean, safe water is essential for your family’s health, yet many Spokane Valley homes struggle with hard water, chlorine taste, and potentially harmful contaminants flowing from every tap. These water quality issues affect everything from your morning coffee to your appliances’ lifespan.

A whole house water filtration system offers a comprehensive solution by treating water at its entry point, ensuring every drop that flows through your home is clean and fresh. Let’s explore how to install one of these systems yourself and transform your home’s water quality from source to tap.

Spokane Valley Water Concerns

A whole house water filtration system treats all water entering your home, removing contaminants before reaching any faucet or appliance. Spokane Valley residents often deal with hard water containing excess minerals that affect appliances and plumbing.

Municipal water supplies typically contain chlorine and treatment chemicals, while well water often has iron, sulfur, and sediment issues. These contaminants affect taste and potentially impact your family’s health over time.

We’ve helped many local families address these specific water challenges with specialty water filters that work for both city and well water sources.

Advantages of Whole House Filtration

Installing a whole house water filtration system provides immediate improvements to water taste and odor. Your morning coffee and cooking water will taste noticeably better within days.

Your appliances last longer with filtered water flowing through them. Water heaters, washing machines, and dishwashers experience less scale buildup.

• Better health: Removes potentially harmful contaminants like lead and certain bacteria
• Improved comfort: Softer skin and hair after showering
• Respiratory benefits: Eliminates chlorine vapor irritation during hot showers

Tools and Supplies for Installation

Before beginning installation, gather these essential tools:

• Pipe cutter
• Adjustable wrenches
• Teflon tape
• Measuring tape
• Level

You’ll also need the filtration system components including the filter housing, mounting bracket, filter cartridges, shut-off valves, and appropriate fittings.

Spokane Valley requires permits for significant plumbing modifications, so check with local authorities before starting. We recommend consulting the manufacturer’s specifications for your chosen system.

Five Steps to Install Your System

Proper installation ensures optimal performance and prevents costly water damage. Following these steps carefully will help you achieve professional-quality results.

1. Turn Off Water and Drain Lines

Locate your home’s main water shut-off valve and turn it clockwise to completely stop water flow. Open all faucets throughout your home to drain remaining water from the pipes.

This prevents flooding when you cut into the water line and allows for a cleaner installation process.

2. Select an Ideal Location

The ideal location for your whole house water filtration system is after the main water meter but before any branch lines. Choose a spot with at least 12 inches of clearance above the unit for easy filter changes.

The area should be protected from freezing temperatures and have enough space for comfortable maintenance access.

3. Cut Pipes and Attach Fittings

Measure twice and cut once when removing a section of your main water pipe. Use your pipe cutter to make clean, straight cuts where the filter system will be installed.

Apply teflon tape to all threaded connections, wrapping in a clockwise direction to prevent leaks.

4. Mount the Filter and Install Valves

Secure the mounting bracket to a wall stud or solid surface using appropriate screws. Install shut-off valves before and after the filter location to make future maintenance easier.

Consider adding a bypass line that allows water to flow through your home when the filter is being serviced.

5. Turn Water On and Flush System

Slowly turn your main water supply back on and check all connections for leaks. Open a cold water faucet at the highest point in your home to release trapped air.

Allow water to run through the system for 5-10 minutes to flush out any manufacturing residue or carbon fines from new filters.

Maintenance and Filter Replacement

Most whole house water filtration system components require filter replacement every 3-6 months depending on your water usage and contamination levels. Watch for decreased water pressure, which often signals it’s time for a new filter.

• Sediment pre-filters: May need more frequent changes with high particulate levels
• Carbon filters: Typically last 6-12 months depending on water quality
• Specialty filters: Follow manufacturer guidelines for optimal performance

We recommend scheduling an annual professional inspection to ensure optimal system performance. Our technicians can test your water quality and check for potential issues.

Moving Forward With Cleaner Water

A properly installed whole house water filtration system provides immediate benefits you’ll notice in every aspect of daily water use. From better-tasting drinking water to softer laundry and longer-lasting appliances, the investment pays dividends.

If you’d prefer professional installation or have questions about the benefits of installing a water purification system for your specific Spokane Valley water concerns, our experienced plumbing team is ready to help. We approach every home as if it were our own, recommending only what you truly need.

Book a service appointment today and experience the difference that truly clean water makes in your home and family’s well-being.