Whole-house Filtration
Whole-house Filtration | Water Purification | Plumbing | La Follette
Imagine turning on any faucet in your La Follette home and knowing the water is as fresh and clean as a mountain spring. HEP’s whole-house filtration plumbing system captures sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and even stubborn odors before they ever reach your glass, showerhead, or washing machine. By filtering every drop at the point it enters your plumbing, you’re safeguarding your family’s health, extending the life of appliances, and saying goodbye to bottled water and scale-covered fixtures—all with one smart, low-maintenance upgrade.
Backed by decades of local expertise, our licensed technicians evaluate your water quality, recommend tailored solutions, and install cutting-edge equipment that runs quietly in the background. With 24/7 support and satisfaction guarantees, you can relax and enjoy pure, great-tasting water throughout the house. Discover how easy comprehensive water purification can be when you team up with the hometown pros at HEP.
FAQs
Why should I consider a whole-house filtration system for my La Follette home?
Campbell County’s municipal and well water can contain chlorine, sediment, iron, sulfur odors, and hard-water minerals. A whole-house system treats every gallon as it enters the plumbing, so drinking water, showers, laundry, and appliances all receive purified water. This means better-tasting water, healthier skin and hair, fewer plumbing repairs caused by scale, and longer appliance life.
How does a whole-house filtration system work?
The system is installed on the main water line before it branches to fixtures. A typical setup for La Follette homes combines: 1) a sediment pre-filter to trap dirt and rust, 2) a carbon or catalytic carbon tank that removes chlorine, pesticides, and unpleasant tastes/odors, 3) an optional softening or conditioning stage that exchanges hardness minerals, and 4) UV or reverse-osmosis add-ons for bacteria or heavy-metal concerns. Water flows through these media beds or cartridges, leaving contaminants behind and delivering clean water to every tap.
Will a filtration system reduce my water pressure?
When properly sized, pressure loss is minimal—typically 2–4 psi, which homeowners do not notice. During installation we calculate flow rate (gallons per minute) based on the number of bathrooms and fixtures in your house. Oversized media tanks, full-port bypass valves, and high-capacity cartridges keep pressure strong even when multiple taps are open.
What maintenance is required and how often?
Maintenance is simple: • Sediment pre-filters: replace every 3–6 months or when pressure gauge shows a 10 psi drop. • Carbon media: change or rebed every 5–7 years, depending on chlorine levels. • Softener salt or conditioning beads: add salt pellets monthly or check beads annually. • UV lamps: replace bulbs yearly and clean quartz sleeves. We offer service plans that include reminders and discounted filter media to keep your system performing like new.
How long does installation take and will my plumbing be disrupted?
A standard installation generally takes 4–6 hours. We shut off the main supply, cut the pipe, add a bypass loop, mount the media tanks, and connect to existing plumbing with PEX or copper. Your water will be off for only 30–45 minutes. All work is code-compliant, permitted, and tested before we leave, so you’ll have full water service the same day.
What does a whole-house filtration system cost in the La Follette area?
Pricing depends on water chemistry, house size, and chosen technologies. For most three-bed, two-bath homes: • Basic sediment + carbon system: $1,100–$1,600 installed. • With softener/conditioner: $1,800–$2,700. • Premium package with UV or RO polishing: $3,000–$4,500. Operating costs average $80–$150 per year for cartridge replacements and salt. We provide free on-site water tests and written estimates so you can choose the best option without surprises.