Is a filter right for you?
Signs a Whole-Home Filter Helps
For taste, smell and grit, not scale, a filter helps when:
- Tap water tastes like a pool
- Grit or sand in faucet screens
- Well water smells musty or odd
Our faith, our standard
Straight Answers, No Upsell
We believe honest work honors God. Here is what that looks like.
We'll Match the Filter to the Problem
If scale is your only complaint, a filter won't fix it, and we'll say so first.
Sometimes a Sink Filter Is Enough
If you only care about drinking water, an under-sink filter costs far less. Cody will say so.
Plumbing for a Greater Purpose
A portion of every job goes to a local ministry.
What to expect on install day
Before We Arrive
We ask what bothers you, test at the tap, and give a written price.
During the Visit
Drop cloth down, filter and bypass on the main, water off an hour or two.
When We Leave
We flush the filter, check connections, and show you how and when to change it.
How whole-home filters work
Catches What You Taste and Smell
Carbon takes out chlorine taste and odor, and a sediment filter catches grit.
- Better taste and smell everywhere
- Grit stopped before it reaches fixtures
- One system instead of sink filters
What a filter won't do
- It won't remove hardness or stop scale
- Cartridges or media need regular changes
Filter vs Softener
| Filter | Softener | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixes | Taste, odor, grit | Scale and spots |
| Hardness | Stays | Removed |
| Chlorine taste | Removed | Stays |
| Upkeep | New media | Add salt |
| Needs a drain | Usually not | Yes |
Whole-Home Filtration FAQs
How much does a whole-home filter cost?
Most installs land between $1,650 and $5,500, depending on filter type, home size and main line work. We look first and give you one written number.
Do I need a filter if I have a softener?
Only for taste, smell or grit, since a softener doesn't filter. Many homes run both, with the filter first to protect the softener.
How often do the filters need changing?
Some cartridges need changing every few months, and some tank systems go years, depending on use. We'll tell you what to expect before you buy.
Can a filter fix a rotten egg smell from my well?
Sometimes, but sulfur and iron in well water often need a filter made for that job. We test first so you don't buy the wrong one.
Will a filter lower my water pressure?
Not if it's sized right: pressure drops when a filter is too small or a cartridge is overdue. We size it to your home's flow.
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Whole-Home Filtration in: New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Garden Ridge, Bulverde, Spring Branch.