Whole-house Systems
Whole-house Systems | Water Purification | Plumbing | Old Fort
Imagine turning on any tap in your Old Fort home and knowing that the water is as fresh and pure as the mountain air outside. HEP’s whole-house systems plumbing brings that peace of mind with advanced water purification solutions that strip away sediments, chemicals, and lingering odors before they ever reach your glass. From the kitchen sink to the showerhead, every fixture delivers clean, great-tasting water—protecting your family’s health and extending the life of your pipes, appliances, and fixtures in one smart move.
Local technicians from HEP understand the unique mineral content found in Old Fort’s water supply and customize each installation to tackle those specific challenges. With quick, courteous service and industry-leading warranties, we make it easy to upgrade to dependable purity while adding value to your home. Discover how effortless healthier living can be when you let HEP handle the flow.
FAQs
Why should homeowners in Old Fort consider a whole-house water purification system?
Old Fort’s municipal and well water sources can contain minerals, sediment, chlorine by-products, and occasional agricultural runoff. A whole-house system treats every drop of water as it enters your plumbing, so drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry water are all filtered. This improves taste and odor, protects appliances from scale, and reduces potential exposure to contaminants without the need for multiple point-of-use filters.
How does a whole-house purification system work?
A typical system is installed on the main supply line just after the water meter or well pressure tank. Water first passes through a sediment pre-filter that removes dirt and rust, then through media such as activated carbon, catalytic carbon, or KDF to adsorb chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, and VOCs. Optional stages can include water softening, UV disinfection for microbes, or reverse osmosis for high-TDS wells. Treated water is then distributed to every fixture in the home.
What maintenance is required and how often?
Maintenance is straightforward: 1) Replace sediment and carbon cartridges every 6–12 months, depending on usage and water quality. 2) If the system includes a water softener, add salt pellets and clean the brine tank annually. 3) UV lamps should be replaced yearly to maintain germicidal strength. 4) Back-washing media tanks (if installed) should be serviced every 3–5 years. Our Old Fort technicians provide scheduled reminders and can perform all upkeep for you.
Will a whole-house system reduce hard water scale in Old Fort?
Yes—if hard water minerals are present, we integrate a softening or scale-control stage into the purification train. Ion-exchange softeners remove calcium and magnesium, preventing scale in pipes, water heaters, and fixtures. If you prefer salt-free conditioning, we offer template-assisted crystallization (TAC) units that inhibit scale without adding sodium.
How long does installation take and will it disrupt my water service?
Most residential installations in Old Fort are completed in one day. We shut off the main supply, cut the pipe, and plumb the inlet and outlet lines to the filtration system. Water service is typically restored within 3–4 hours, and we schedule work at your convenience to minimize downtime. After installation, we flush the system and test water quality before we leave.
What is the expected cost and lifespan of a whole-house purification system?
Costs vary with water conditions and system size, but a complete setup for an average Old Fort home ranges from $1,800 to $4,500, including installation. High-capacity carbon media tanks last 8–10 years before replacement; softener resin can last 10–15 years; UV housings last indefinitely with annual lamp changes. When amortized over a decade, whole-house treatment typically costs less than $1 per day for comprehensive water quality protection.