One symptom of your filters needing to be changed is that your water pressure decreases. This is true for a water softener prefilter (noticeable throughout the house) and a drinking water system having low pressure at the drinking water faucet. If filters have been changed lately and shut off valves and bypasses are all in on position, give our team a call to set up a check up to assist.
Contact our office to learn about your system. Also, download the Kinetico app and enter your equipment into it. This will house your warranty information and you can use it as a way to schedule service reminders.
Contact us! Our team will be able to determine the type of filters your system requires by checking your installation and service history.
Kinetico drinking water systems do not have a by-pass valve. If needed, the water supplied to the unit will have to be shut-off. Follow the line from the drinking water system to where it ties into the other plumbing. Normally that is where the shut-off is. If you need further assistance locating the shut-off, please contact your dealer.
How long a MACguard Filter cartridge will last depends on your drinking water usage. It could last anywhere from a few months to a few years. An average family of four with average drinking water use can expect the cartridge to last approximately nine months to one year. Kinetico recommends annual cartridge replacements even if your system has not shut off.
Although you can change the filters yourself, we recommend that you contact us for assistance. We will be able to determine the exact filters your system requires. We can even come out and change the filters for you, sanitize the system, and check your water to ensure your system is functioning properly. If you choose to install the new filters yourself, carefully follow the instructions found in your owner’s manual. —-add link to filter change video
Water quality plays an important role in clear ice cubes. It’s often not the full fix however. Most icemakers freeze the ice from the outside in and sometimes air gets caught in the cube. The freezing process results in ice cubes that are not perfectly clear.
After a new reverse osmosis system is installed, it’s recommended to empty the first full tank of water. About 2–3 hours after installation, open the RO faucet and run it at a trickle until the tank is empty. Within another 3 hours, you’ll have a fresh full tank to enjoy. If you notice any sediment in the water, flush the tank again — this harmless residue can occur while new filters are fully saturating.
Each Kinetico system has regular maintenance recommendations in their corresponding owners manuals. For a softener this could include regular filter changes and adding salt to your brine tank in a frequency depending on your water quality. For drinking water systems it is recommended to change your filters at a mimimum yearly and to sanitize your system. Specialty filters may require periodic media rebedding.
A water softener removes hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium that cause scale buildup, spots, and soap scum — improving cleaning and protecting your plumbing and appliances. A water filter removes or reduces contaminants such as chlorine, lead, sediment, and other impurities to improve the safety and taste of your drinking water. Many homes benefit from having both, so you get soft water throughout the house and clean, great-tasting water at the tap. Watch our video on Drinking Water vs Soft Water to get more details.
Haferman Water Conditioning is a full service water treatment company located in the south metro of the Twin Cities. We take great pride in providing members of our community with high quality water, and have done so for over 50 years.
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