Do your water-related appliances seem to quit working too often? Does your washing machine have something wrong with how much water it puts in every three months? Sometimes, the culprit isn’t the machine itself but your water supply.
In South Georgia especially, there is a lot of sediment in the water. This sediment builds up quickly in filters and valves in your appliances. Washing machines are especially susceptible to this as they are run very frequently. If you want to avoid service fees for cleaning filters and valves, you can try a simple solution: a whole-house water filter.
These filters help pre-screen out the large bits of sediment that are floating around before it reaches your appliances. Most filters have a three-step process: a sediment pre-filter, a copper-zinc and activated carbon filter (or KDF) and then a post-filter. Each type of whole-house water filter has a lifespan, usually starting around 16,000 gallons with month approximations listed as well. Follow the guidelines for the one you pick out as to when you need to replace it. The filters and valves on your appliances won’t have to work harder and will need to be cleaned out less frequently.