If you have ever wondered, “how often should you service a water filtration system?” you are in the right place.
Keep reading to fully address this question. There are different systems out there with different levels of quality and different maintenance needs. We will address water softeners, water conditioners, and the Purity Bay 10-Stage Whole Home Water Filtration System.
Water Softener
There is a strong likelihood of an imminent failure of the softener where you will need to re-bed or replace it in 1–3 years. That cost is anywhere from $650 — $850, depending on the size and materials needed.
In terms of maintenance, a water softener needs to be maintained annually with a water softener cleaner or sanitizer. These are sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or us. Expected cost: $20.
We also provide it as a service to the homeowner. Expected cost: $80-$150, though this varies depending on the scope.
Salt Regeneration — The system will take a brine solution (industrial-grade salt water). This is on-demand based on water usage, and systems generally flush every 800–1500 gallons. For an average family of four, this happens once or twice a week, and costs around $8 a month.
Water Conditioner
There is a strong likelihood of an imminent failure of the conditioner where you will need to re-bed or replace it in 3–5 years. That cost is anywhere from $650 — $950, depending on the size and materials needed.
In terms of maintaining one, an average water conditioner needs to be maintained annually in the same way — using a softener cleaner or sanitizer. These are sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or us. Expected cost: $20.
We also provide it as a service to the home owner. Expected cost: $80-$150, though varies depending on the scope.
Salt Regeneration — The system will take a brine solution (industrial-grade salt water). This is on-demand based on water usage, and systems generally flush every 800–1500 gallons. For an average family of four, this happens once or twice a week, and costs around $8 a month.
Purity Bay 10-Stage House Water System
For those looking for a longer-term investment to address their hard water and water filtration needs, we would like you to consider a 10-Stage. Because of how our 10-Stage system is built, routine or annual maintenance is not needed.
The system is composed bacterial-static layers including:
- Silver coated-carbon
- Our proprietary “secret sauce,” also known as KDF.
In the off chance that we are wrong about this, you can be rest assured that we offer a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty on all parts.
Salt Regeneration —
With other systems, the process of salt regeneration run the toxins out through the filter, requiring filters to be replaced. However, the 10-stage also does this in a different way — it brines from the bottom to the top. This re-generates the resin bed, and also removes toxins from the system. By running it in reverse, it cleans the filter while cleaning the system.
Finding the Right System
Getting the right system includes testing your water to understand what’s in it. Keep in mind a water conditioner addresses the hardness of the water, it does not necessarily remove all the contaminants to ensure it is ideal for drinking.
Purity Bay specializes in a wide range of home water solutions, including water softeners, reverse-osmosis systems, whole home water filtration systems and anything in between. Whether you need help selecting a water system or servicing an existing system, our experienced team can help you out!
