If you’re looking for the best whole house water filter, you have a decision to make. Do you want an under sink model that only treats what comes from your kitchen faucet, or would you prefer the benefits of having clean, filtered water flowing from every sink and shower in your home? With Home Master’s […]

Filtering well water has unique challenges. Rare in municipal supplies — the iron, manganese, and sulfur present in wells can cause significant water quality issues. While these contaminants are not considered harmful to your health, they can make water taste bad, cause premature wear and tear on expensive appliances and leave permanent stains on delicate […]

Water filters have a reputation for being complicated, but the technology is simple. It’s the engineering that can be a problem. Less than user-friendly interfaces on some models don’t tell homeowners the status of their system, and knowing when to replace cartridges can be a guessing game. How can you improve your water quality without […]

Typical whole-home water filters can significantly improve water quality. But for homeowners with wells or contaminated municipal supplies who need both superior filtration and softening, they fall short. Some filter but don’t soften. Others soften but can’t filter. And in most cases, neither can make water potable. If that sounds familiar, meet the Aquasana Whole […]

America’s water supply is among the cleanest in the world, but it’s not perfect. Well water can harbor a wide range of both naturally-occurring and human-made contaminants. City water is safe to drink but can contain unwanted sediment and chemicals that make it smell and taste bad. What can you do? The most cost-effective solution […]

If your water doesn’t smell or taste as good as it should, installing a home water filtration system can be an easy and cost-effective solution. But finding a model that addresses your unique water quality issues without paying for unnecessary features isn’t quite as simple. For homeowners on a safe city water supply, the most […]

Your body likes mineral water, but your pipes and appliances don’t. Over time, too many minerals lead to limescale — deposits of calcium that can clog plumbing and damage your appliances. Traditionally, the solution to hard water problems has been to install a water softener. But salt-based softeners are expensive and require continuous maintenance — […]

City water is chemically treated to make it safe to drink but at the expense of taste. In most areas, chlorine is the culprit. In others, a popular secondary disinfectant — chloramine — may be to blame. Chloramine isn’t new — it’s been used for almost a decade in water treatment facilities throughout the country. […]