Whole House Water Filter Versus Kitchen Tap Systems

Whole house water filters may be just as important for your family's health as the one that you use on your kitchen tap. Plus, with a whole house water filter system, kitchen tap and shower filters are no longer necessary.

New studies have shown that fumes from chlorinated water can trigger asthma attacks. Swimming pool experts have known for years. That's one reason that they limit the amount of chlorine used to disinfect indoor pools.

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The surprising thing is that the chlorine content in your tap water may at times be higher than what they use in the pools. No one needs to be able to drink the pool water, but treatment facilities need to kill pretty much everything that can live in the water and get in the pipes.

With a whole house water filter changes will be seen in the number of asthma attacks that you or your loved one suffers from. Conditions like dry skin will improve. You will not run the risk of chloroform gas build up, which has been found in many houses and is caused by showering in chlorinated water.

Actually with a whole house water filter whole lots of changes will be seen. Even your clothes will smell better and last longer. Whether you add bleach or not, you are still bleaching your clothes, as long as you use unfiltered tap water in the laundry.

Chlorine is not the only dangerous chemical in tap water. Lead, a toxic metal, has been found in the tap water of some major cities around the country. Whole house water filters can protect you from lead, but if you live in an older home, you may want to test your water after you install the system.

You see, the reason there is lead in some tap water is because lead was used at one time to line copper pipes. It was also used to solder joints. There are a number of reputable labs around the country that can test your water before and/or after you install whole house water filters.

There are more than 2000 cancer causing agents in public water supplies, according to consumer activists like Ralph Nader. A high quality whole house water filter will prevent and trap these chemical agents, thereby protecting you and your family from their harmful effects.

While whole house water filters may at first seem expensive, compare it to the money that you'll save by not having to purchase tap filters or bottled water. If you frequently use bottled water for outdoor activities, you can bottle your own for pennies per day. Just about every department store sells plastic water bottles, and many of the companies that provide whole house water filters also provide glass water bottles. You can even get travel bottles which contain their own activated carbon filters.

You won't need shower head filters and won't have the expense of replacing cartridges for those units. A good quality whole house water filter only needs to be replaced every 3 years or so, unless your water is highly contaminated.

With a whole house water filter blocks of time can be saved, as well. Instead of running around buying filters and bottled water, you can sit in the comfort of your own home and enjoy the cleanest tasting water that you've ever had.

Your shower will begin to feel more like a spa. Your skin and hair and even the clothes you wear will be softer. The best whole house water filters contain multiple stages to remove up to 99.99% of the contaminants in your water, while balancing the mineral content and the pH levels. Once you have one, you won't be able to live without it.

Whole House Water Filter Versus Kitchen Tap Systems

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Dishwashers - How to Pick the Right Unit For Your Kitchen

If you love to cook but hate doing the dishes, then a good dishwasher may be the best investment you'll ever make. Dishwashers are for cleaning cups, other kitchen utensils, and of course, plates. They clean by spraying hot water on the dishes to replace manual scrubbing. They usually use a special detergent that tends to be too strong for human hands.

How it cleans

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Dishwashers start by spraying detergent mixed with water to remove dirt, followed by clean water when it is time for rinsing. Most models have a heating stage for drying, which can also be used for heating water before spraying.

The portable dishwasher

It is designed for counters and tabletops and they come in butcher-block styles so they can blend in with other appliances. You can also place them under the counter but these types are more expensive and difficult to install.

Undercounter dishwasher

It is installed under the counter and they usually have high loading capacities. They take up less space than portable ones and they last longer, too, since the body is sealed from heat, water, and other elements that can damage it.

Full-size dishwasher

It measures around 24 inches and you can choose whether to install them under the counter or not, making them more durable and versatile. They can hold up to 140 pieces of cutlery and 12 utensil sets but they take require more space.

The tub

Dishwashers with stainless steel tubs are ideal if you use hard water for dishwashing because they are resistant to alkaline content compared to plastic tubs. If you are using soft tap water, the plastic tub is a better choice since it cleans easy. Avoid enamel-coated tubs since they stain and chip easily.

Muffler

Pick a dishwasher capable of reducing noise while working. The damping is indicated in decibels on the dishwasher so pick one with 44 decibels or lower.

Dishwashers - How to Pick the Right Unit For Your Kitchen

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