Whole-house Filtration
Whole-house Filtration | Water Purification | Plumbing | Cleveland
Imagine turning on any tap in your Cleveland home and knowing the water is as crisp and clear as a mountain spring. HEP’s whole-house filtration plumbing system tackles the region’s hard minerals, chlorine taste, and lurking contaminants at the point where water first enters your pipes, so every faucet—and even your shower and laundry—benefits instantly. With advanced multi-stage media and smart bypass valves, the system quietly removes sediments, neutralizes odors, and safeguards your plumbing, appliances, and family health without demanding constant attention.
Our licensed technicians size the filter precisely for your household, install it with minimal disruption, and back everything with rock-solid local support. The result is softer skin and hair, brighter clothes, longer-lasting fixtures, and the peace of mind that comes from true whole-home water purification. Ready to refresh every drop? Call HEP today and taste the difference Cleveland homeowners trust year after year.
FAQs
Why do Cleveland homeowners need whole-house water filtration?
Greater Cleveland’s water supply is generally safe, but the city’s older distribution pipes, seasonal algae blooms on Lake Erie, and hard-water minerals can introduce unwanted tastes, odors, and contaminants by the time water reaches your tap. A professionally sized whole-house filtration system treats every gallon as it enters your plumbing, ensuring clean, odor-free water for bathing, cooking, laundry, and drinking—without relying solely on point-of-use pitchers or faucet filters.
What contaminants will a whole-home system remove from Cleveland’s municipal or well-water?
Most modern systems use a multi-stage approach. A sediment pre-filter catches rust, sand, and pipe scale common in older Cleveland housing stock. A catalytic carbon or activated carbon stage targets chlorine, chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and musty algae-related odors. Optional KDF or ion-exchange media reduce lead, other heavy metals, and hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium. If your well contains bacteria, an added UV disinfecting lamp provides NSF-certified microbial protection. Your installer will run a water test first and tailor media to the specific mix of contaminants in your neighborhood or well.
How is a whole-house filtration system installed and how long does it take?
Installation is normally completed in one visit (3–6 hours). Our licensed plumbers shut off the main water line, cut in a bypass loop, and mount the filter tanks and control valves—usually near your water heater or at the point where the service line enters the basement. After pressurizing the system, we flush each filter stage, check for leaks, and program any electronic control heads. You’ll have running water for most of the appointment, and we’ll leave you with a bypass valve that lets you isolate the unit for future service without interrupting household water.
What maintenance is required and how often do the filters need to be replaced?
Maintenance is minimal. Sediment cartridges are typically changed every 6–12 months, depending on water usage and debris levels. Catalytic carbon or mixed-media tanks last 3–5 years before a media swap is necessary. If a water softening or ion-exchange component is included, resin beads regenerate automatically with salt you add to the brine tank every 4–8 weeks. UV lamps are replaced annually. We offer affordable service plans that include on-site testing, filter swaps, and system sanitizing so you never have to track the schedule yourself.
Will a whole-house purifier reduce my water pressure or damage existing plumbing fixtures?
When correctly sized for your household’s peak flow rate, the pressure drop across the system is typically less than 4–5 psi—imperceptible to showers, appliances, and outdoor spigots. We match inlet/outlet pipe diameter and valve capacity to your home’s plumbing to maintain proper pressure. In fact, by removing sediment and corrosive chlorine, a filtration system prolongs the life of water heaters, faucets, and washing machines, saving on premature repairs.
What does a whole-house water purification system cost in the Cleveland area, and is it worth it?
Installed pricing generally ranges from $1,800 for a basic two-stage unit to $4,500+ for premium multi-stage setups with softening and UV. Financing plans can be as low as $49 per month. Many clients see payback within 3–5 years through longer appliance life, reduced bottled-water spending, and fewer plumbing repairs. Add the intangible value of better-tasting coffee, softer skin and hair, and the peace of mind that every tap in your Cleveland home delivers cleaner, healthier water.