Protect Your Water Supply: How To Care For Your New Water Treatment System

If you're tired of dealing with foul-tasting water, the time has come to invest in a whole-house water treatment system. Many people choose to install water treatment systems in their kitchens, but that doesn't do anything for the rest of the house. To make sure you have quality water throughout your home, you need to invest in a whole-house system. Once you have your system installed, you need to make sure that you keep up on the maintenance. Maintaining your water treatment system will help to extend its life. Here are four steps to help you care for your new water treatment system. 

Keep It Clean

If you're going to invest in a whole-house water treatment system, you'll need to keep it clean. Keeping your water treatment system clean will help to avoid a buildup of minerals, dirt, and contaminants. To clean your system, simply rinse it thoroughly with warm water. Don't use any chemicals, or cleaning agents. The added chemicals can damage your system and undermine the quality of the water. You should also remove the filter and give it a thorough cleaning, as well. Cleaning the filter will help to preserve the flow of water. 

Don't Overuse the Filter

If you want to provide good water treatment system maintenance and ensure good water quality, don't overuse the filter. Many people wait until their filter cartridge is fully-contaminated with dirt and minerals. But, that's the worst thing you can do when you want to protect your water treatment system. Instead, you want to replace your filter cartridge before it becomes too contaminated. A good rule of thumb is to replace the filter cartridge on your water treatment system whenever you change the filter on your furnace. That should be at least once every three months. 

Give the System a Good Flush

If you're going to leave town for an extended period, you'll want to flush your water treatment system as soon as you get home. Shutting your system down for an extended period can cause stagnation. The best way to avoid that is to flush the system after any extended period of non-use. To flush your water treatment system, begin by disconnecting the system. Next, flush the water for at least five minutes. Finally, reconnect the system, and flush water for several more minutes. It's also a good idea to start with a fresh filter after any extended period of non-use. 

Stay Current on the Service Calls

Finally, if you're about to have a whole-house water treatment system installed, talk to your service provider about setting up a service schedule. This will ensure that you stay current on any professional maintenance that your water treatment system may need.