If you want to know when to change your whole house water filter cartridge, this article is going to help.
We’re going to look at the recommendations and advices available.
Let’s get started…
When to change my whole house water filter cartridge?
1. Look at the water bill
The capacity of the filters is rated in liters/gallons. By calculating how much water you use, you can tell when it's time to change the filters.
Consumption: 705L (2 months)
Filters Capacity: 250,000L
Looking at your water bill will tell you exactly how much water you've used. By calculating the amount of liters or gallons you will be able to know when it's time to change the filters.
2. Manufacturer's recommendation
Looking at the instruction manual will tell you an approximation of when to change your filters. This can change from seller to seller.
- 10" x 4.5" - Replace every 3-6 Months
- 20" x 4.5" - Replace every 12-18 Months
3. Open the housing and check your filters
The colour in the sediment filter can be an indicator of when to change the filter.
4. Reduction in the flow rate
When filters are blocked and full of dirt, you will experience a reduction in the flow rate. If you experience a reduction on the flow rate,
5. Test you water
A free chlorine test can indicate the levels of chlorine in your water.