How to Install A Whole-House Water Filtration System

Clean water is a precious commodity. Today, we almost have to take at least part of the responsibility of keeping our water clean, especially if our water supply is our own well. City and county water can also benefit from extra filtration by tasting and looking better. Install your whole-house water filtration system for cleaner water, better taste and peace of mind.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Whole-house water filtration system
• Pipe fittings
• Teflon tape
• Pipe wrench

1. Check out the many whole-house water filtration systems on the market. Decide on the best one to suit your needs. Test your water to find out which impurities are in your water so you can determine which system will give you maximum benefits.

2. Purchase your system and take it home. Determine where you want to install it. This needs to be near the central water line going into the house, so you will need to locate this line.

3. Install your whole-house water filtration system by carefully following the instructions that come with the unit. Each unit will be a bit different, but all involve cutting into the main water line going into your house.

4. Turn off your water at the main outlet coming into your home. Cut into the water line.

5. Connect the unit by using pipe fittings. Most of the time it will be 1/4-inch pipe fittings and usually you can use copper or plastic but check specifications for the system you bought. After connecting the pipe fittings, wrap the ends with Teflon tape to prevent leaking. Turn the water back on and check for leaks.

6. Flush the whole house water filtration system completely after you install it. Do this by going to the nearest faucet and turning on the cold water. Let the cold water run until the water runs clear.