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Whole House Water Filters - Pros and Cons
Thu 14 Feb 2008 - 13:16
Whole House Water Filters - Pros and Cons
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lesa_Bolt]Lesa Bolt
Building a home can be the most exciting time for someone. You actually get to choose what you want in your new house instead of settling for what someone already had in the home.
Many people because of recently concerns with contaminants are choosing to install a whole house water filter.
Here are pros and cons to consider to decide if one is best for you and your family.
Pros:
You will not have to worry about installing separate filters in various places in your home.
All water entering your house will be free from contaminants
Your laundry will be cleaner, fluffier
Your soap will go farther and you will need to use less.
Your skin will be softer after a shower
Your ice will no longer be cloudy from the junk in the water
You can have a sense of security knowing that you are consuming food water.
Cons:
You will have to change filters periodically or add salt depending on the type of filter you acquire.
The initial cost to buy a whole house filter has to be considered in the price of the house.
You will usually need to have it professional installed.
Comparing the pros to the cons it seems the best solution to wanting fresh clean water in your home. The biggest factor in acquiring a whole house water filter is the initial cost. If you factor it into the whole house cost it should not change your monthly payment very much and should be consider as important as buying a dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave.
If you decide to install a whole house water filter it is easiest to do as the house if being constructed instead of waiting a few years because the installation process will be harder and probably cost you more.
More information on [http://waterfilters.learn-about-it.com/whole_house_water_filter.htm ]whole house water filters can be found at http://waterfilters.learn-about-it.com
Lesa Bolt is a contributor to water filters.
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