Whole-house Filtration
Whole-house Filtration | Water Purification | Plumbing | Kodak
Imagine turning on any tap in your Kodak home and experiencing crisp, clean water that smells fresh, tastes great, and protects your plumbing from mineral buildup. HEP’s whole-house filtration plumbing system removes sediments, chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants at the point they enter, so every sink, shower, and appliance benefits. From longer-lasting water heaters to softer laundry and healthier skin, you’ll notice the difference from day one.
Our licensed technicians handle everything—professional evaluation, fast installation, and ongoing maintenance—backed by the friendly service East Tennessee has trusted for decades. If you’re ready for hassle-free water purification that covers your entire home, give HEP a call and let us raise the standard of what flows through your pipes.
FAQs
Why should I install a whole-house water filtration system in Kodak?
Kodak’s municipal and well water can contain hardness minerals, chlorine or chloramine added for disinfection, iron, sulfur, sediment, and even trace agricultural run-off from surrounding farmland. A whole-house filter treats every drop of water as it enters the plumbing main, so drinking, bathing, cooking, and laundry water are all purified. This reduces odors, improves taste, prevents scale buildup that shortens the life of water-using appliances, and protects family members who have sensitive skin or allergies.
What contaminants are typically removed by your whole-house filters?
Our systems are custom-built to address Kodak’s most common water quality issues. Depending on the cartridge or media we recommend, the units can remove or reduce: • chlorine and chloramine • sediment and rust down to 1 micron • dissolved iron and manganese (orange or black staining) • hydrogen sulfide that causes “rotten egg” odor • hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) • volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and herbicides • lead and other heavy metals • microbiological cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium when an optional 0.5-micron or UV stage is added.
How is a whole-house filtration system installed and how long does it take?
A licensed plumber mounts the filtration tank(s) and pre-filter on the main water line—normally where it enters the basement or utility room. Bypass valves are included so you still have water during service. Most standard single-tank systems are installed in 2–3 hours, while multi-stage or water softener combinations may take half a day. We obtain any necessary Kodak or Sevier County permits and test the water before and after installation to verify performance.
How much maintenance does a whole-house filtration system require?
Maintenance is straightforward: 1) Replace the sediment pre-filter every 6–12 months, or sooner if you notice a pressure drop. 2) Media in carbon or catalytic carbon tanks typically lasts 5–7 years; our team will schedule a media replacement or offer a turnkey swap-out service. 3) If you have an integrated water softener, check salt levels monthly and clean the brine tank once a year. 4) For systems with UV disinfection, the lamp is changed annually. We offer affordable maintenance plans so you never miss a service window.
Will a whole-house filtration system affect my water pressure?
Properly sized equipment should not create a noticeable pressure loss. We calculate peak demand (gallons per minute) for your household and select filters with matching flow ratings—usually 10–15 gpm for a three-bath home in Kodak. Large-diameter housings and back-washing media tanks further minimize restriction. If your existing plumbing pressure is already low, we can install a pressure-boosting pump to maintain comfortable shower flow.
How do I know which type of filtration media is right for my home?
The first step is a comprehensive water test, which we provide at no charge for Kodak residents. We analyze pH, hardness, iron, manganese, sulfur, chlorine/chloramine, total dissolved solids, and heavy metals. Based on those results and your household size, we design a tailored solution—carbon or catalytic carbon for taste and odor, KDF for chlorine and heavy metals, ion exchange resin for hardness, manganese greensand for iron/sulfur, or a hybrid system combining stages. You’ll receive a written report explaining each recommendation, upfront pricing, and expected maintenance costs so you can make an informed decision.