September 2022
· 2 min read
Just for a second, think about the last time you changed your heater and air conditioning filter. Does it make you cringe to remember the gray dirt and gunky stuff? Imagine what kind of gunk could be built up in your water filter. The same principle for the furnace applies to your fridge: Change the water filter regularly, or it won’t work correctly and may not protect your health.
If you don’t change the filters in your water treatment systems, you will lose the benefits of filtration. You’ll be using filters that no longer treat the contaminants that may exist in your water; instead, the filters become hosts for bacteria and other microorganisms that can be dangerous and harmful to your health. Yuck.
One of the secrets to drinking fresh water daily is to make sure you change your water filters regularly so they can do their job effectively. NSF water experts recommend these tips when switching out your filters.
It’s also a good idea when looking for a filter to see how many gallons it can go through before you must change it and how much a replacement filter costs.
So, pay attention when that red light appears on your fridge or faucet filter. Our simple guidelines will help you get the maximum benefit from your water filters and keep yourself and your family safer and free from any contaminants that may lurk in your drinking water.
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Sources:
www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/articles/changing-water-filters
www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/articles/home-water-treatment