There are two types of people in this world, those who trust the water company to eliminate chemicals, toxins, and other harmful contaminants before it enters your home, and those who don’t trust that the contaminants were eliminated at the water treatment facility and rely on bottled water. Regardless of which type of person you are, water filtration systems can help.
There are many types of water filtration systems on the market. Some attach to just one fixture and filter only the water from that fixture, and some water filtration systems filter the water from every tap and fixture in your home. This is the best type because harmful contaminants will be filtered from every sink and tub in the house, as well as your water-based appliances, such as your washing machine, dishwasher, and refrigerator if it has an ice maker and water dispenser.
If you’re unsure if water filtration systems are worth the cost, you should consider how installing one can benefit your home and family.
#1 Convenience
Medical professionals recommend we drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and if you don’t trust the water coming from the taps and rely on bottled water, you know what a hassle this can be. Going to the supermarket to buy water and lugging it from the store to the car and then from the car to the house can be exhausting because a case of water is heavy. You’ll likely need to buy multiple cases to ensure every member of your family has enough water to drink, making the shopping experience even more daunting. You also have to find a place to store your water supply, and the bottles will take up a significant amount of space in your fridge.
Filling a glass of water from the faucet is more convenient, and water filtration systems can make this possible. The filtration system will eliminate any chemicals and other harmful contaminants before the water comes out of the taps, ensuring the water is safe to drink, and shopping for bottled water will be a thing of the past.
#2 The Water Will Smell and Taste Better
Water treatment facilities use chlorine to clean the public water supply, and it can affect how the water tastes and smells. The same is true if there are high levels of iron and copper in the water. Drinking the recommended amount of water can be challenging when it has a foul taste and smell, and you should look into water filtration systems.
Water filtration systems eliminate the chlorine and other contaminants that affect the water’s taste and smell so that you can drink the recommended daily amount of water straight from the tap.
#3 Bottled Water Can Be Expensive
If you rely on bottled water for drinking because you worry the water entering your home isn’t safe, it can get very expensive. The average cost of a 24-pack of water is $5, which seems inexpensive until you consider how many 24-packs you need to buy a year to ensure your family has enough water to drink. For example, let’s say that each member in a family of four drinks four bottles a day. You’ll need to buy five 24-packs a week, 20 a month, and 240 12-packs a year, costing around $1,200 a year, which is a lot of money to spend on bottled water.
Water filtration systems eliminate the harmful toxins, chemicals, and impurities from the water, eliminating the need for bottled water. Water filtration systems cost between $800 and $4,000, and if you choose a system on the lower end, it will pay for itself in the first year with the money you’ll save on bottled water. Even if you choose a filtration system on the higher end of the cost scale, it pays for itself in less than four years, and water filtration systems are the most cost-effective options.
#4 Better for the Environment
We all live on this planet, so it’s up to everyone to do their part to protect the environment and preserve it for future generations. If you rely on bottled water to ensure your water is safe, water filtration systems will allow you to do your part for the environment.
Most communities require residents to recycle; however, most end up in landfills. Each year, over 15 billion gallons of bottled water are sold. According to the Container Recycling Institute, 86 percent of them become garbage or litter, adding 38 billion water bottles to landfills in the US. Some of the bottles end up in our oceans and kill 1.1 million sea creatures each year, and it can take 450 years or longer for the bottles to decompose.
Water filtration systems eliminate the need for bottled water, and installing one in your home will allow you to do your part for the environment. Filtration systems eliminate the need for bottled water, and your family can drink the water from the faucet, and you can be sure it will be free of harmful chemicals and impurities.
#5 Healthy Skin
Unfiltered water can have a significant impact on your skin. The water treatment facility adds chlorine to the water, which can be harmful to your skin. The same is true if any toxins or contaminants remain in the water. You can spend a fortune on expensive skin care products to retain the moisture in your skin and give it a healthy glow, but water filtration systems are the best option, and the system will pay for itself with the money you’ll save on expensive skin care products.
If a family member has a chronic skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, water filtration systems can help a lot. The impurities in the public water supply can worsen the condition and symptoms, and water filtration systems eliminate these impurities, making the conditions more manageable.
#6 Healthy Hair
Is your hair dry and lacking shine? If so, the water coming from the taps could be to blame. The chlorine added to the water supply can dry out your hair, causing breakage over time. You can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars a year on expensive hair products to improve the look and feel of your hair, but water filtration systems are the better option.
A filtration system will eliminate the chlorine and other impurities that will damage your hair, so it will look and feel great when you come out of the shower, and you won’t need to spend money on hair products. The filtration system will pay for itself within a few years with the money you’ll save, and water filtration systems are the most cost-effective option.
#7 Prevent Tooth Damage
Most water treatment facilities add fluoride to the water supply to prevent tooth decay, but this can be a problem. If there’s too much fluoride in the water, or the fluoride in the water and the toothpaste is too much, it can create dark spots or lines on your teeth, affecting your appearance when you smile.
Fortunately, water filtration systems ensure your family has bright, white teeth.
The filtration system will eliminate the fluoride from the water, preventing tooth damage that can result in an expensive bill from the dentist.
#8 Your Clothes Will Look Better, Longer
Do your clothes fade quickly? Do they get stretched out easily or wear out quickly? If so, the water is to blame. Unfiltered water can contain chemicals and impurities that cause your clothes to fade quickly and can reduce the strength of the thread and material, causing them to wear quickly. If you’re tired of your favorite outfits fading or wearing out quickly, you should look into water filtration systems. A filtration system will eliminate any impurities and chemicals that damage your clothes in the washer, and they’ll look better longer, so you won’t have to spend as much money on new clothes.
#9 Cleaning the Sinks and Tubs Will Be Easier
Do you dread cleaning the bathtubs and sinks in your house because you have to scrub so hard? If so, the water coming from the taps in your home could be to blame. Unfiltered water contains mineral deposits that build up, requiring a lot of elbow grease to eliminate. The problem will be worse if you have hard water where you live.
Fortunately, installing a filtration system can help because they filter the water and act as a water softener. When the unit is installed, you’ll see a significant difference the first time you wash the sinks and tubs. You won’t have to scrub as hard or have as many stubborn stains to clean.
#10 Save Money on Soap
You need soap to wash your hair, body, dishes, and clothes, and installing a water filtration system in your home will allow you to spend less on soap.
Unfiltered water contains chemicals and impurities that prevent the soap’s ionic process that prevent it from lathering, and if the soap doesn’t lather, you’ll need to use more. The more soap you have to use, the more money you’ll spend.
A filtration system will eliminate the chemicals and impurities in the water that prevent it from lathering, so you can use less and won’t need to buy as much.
#11 Prevent Gastrointestinal Issues
The public water supply can contain harmful bacteria that can make your family sick if they drink the water coming from the taps in your home. The symptoms of gastrointestinal problems can make a person miserable, so you should consider installing a filtration system. It will eliminate the harmful bacteria from the water, ensuring your family remains healthy when they drink water from the tap.
#12 Peace of Mind
One of the best reasons to install a filtration system in your home is the peace of mind it provides. When the filtration system is installed, you can be sure the water coming from your taps is safe. You won’t have to worry about the water making your family sick, and their hair, skin, and clothes will look better.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth Today
If you want to install a filtration system in your home, look no further than Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth. We’re a full-service plumbing company, providing excellent service to our customers since 1998, and we have locations in Fort Worth, Mansfield, and Arlington.
Our licensed plumbers have had years of professional training and apprenticeship, and their knowledge and skill have allowed them to tackle some of the most challenging plumbing jobs in the industry. We guarantee our plumbers will arrive at your house on time, and if they’re late, we’ll pay you $5 for every minute until they arrive. The plumber will arrive in a fully-stocked truck, allowing them to make most repairs on the same day, eliminating the need for a second service call, which will be more convenient for you.
We’ve been in this business long enough to know that plumbing problems often occur at the most inconvenient times, so we provide emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you have a plumbing problem that must be addressed immediately, we’ll get a plumber to your house as quickly as possible, regardless of the day or time.
We’ve earned an excellent reputation in the community over the years and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a 5-star rating on Google, and you can see customer reviews on ReviewBuzz. You can also find us on Home Advisor, where we’re named an Elite, Top Rated Service, with over 100 positive reviews on the platform.
We understand that many families are struggling financially today, so we do our best to keep our prices low. Our website also has coupons to help you save money on plumbing services and equipment. If you cannot afford the service or equipment, we offer 60-month financing with approved credit, so you can have the work done now and pay over time.
To schedule an appointment to have a filtration system installed or for any other plumbing service, you can call us at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth or book online.
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