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When faced with the multiple water filter options that are available in today's market, it can feel overwhelming to identify the right one for your home. Fortunately, purchasing a compatible water filtration replacement doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal.

Why are Water Filters Important?

The ideal water filter should not only minimize the number of contaminants present in your water source but also deliver great-tasting water. Whether you’re using whole house, fridge, or faucet water filters, they are designed to remove impurities, contaminants, and particles from your water for a better drinking experience with higher quality water.

Although not all water filters filter everything, look for water filters that can remove or reduce the following:

  • Biological contaminants like viruses, bacteria, or parasites.
  • Chemicals contaminants like pesticides, bleach, nitrogen, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Physical contaminants like microplastic particles, sediments, or organic debris.
  • Radiological contaminants like isotopes of radon, uranium, and radium.

Different Types of Home Water Filters

Whether for home, fridge or faucet filtration, water filters typically will use treatment devices like carbon activated filters, ion exchange units, reverse osmosis units, or distillation units. They all work slightly differently and have their advantages and limitations.

The different types of water filters correspond with the various applications they will be used in. It is common for a single household to utilize multiple water filters, including:

  • Faucet Water Filters: Although they may not work with every type of kitchen faucet, they usually attach straight on to any compatible unit. They can also easily switch between filtered and unfiltered water as need dictates. Replace every 2 to 3 months.
  • Under Sink Water Filter: Typically coming with a faucet unit, these relatively expensive water filters are hidden under a sink and have high filtering capacity. They last about 6 months before needing to be replaced.
  • Whole House Water Filters: Treating all water entering your home, whole house water filters can help manage hard water and increase the life span of many large home appliances. Should be replaced every 3 to 6 months.
  • Water Filter Pitchers: Relatively inexpensive and easy to use, water filter pitchers may need regular filter replacement.
  • Refrigerator Filters: Usually built into the fridge unit, they make accessing clean, filtered water and ice very convenient.

Using Refrigerator Water Filter Replacements

Of all your water filters, you may get the most use out of your refrigerator filter. In most cases, you should aim to have a replacement filter cartridge on hand every six months. One sign that it could be time to replace your refrigerator water filter is a change in taste or odor to your water or ice.

Most refrigerators with water dispensers are equipped with a change filter light that's usually set to a timer. While this light can serve as a good reminder to invest in a drinking water filter replacement, keep in mind that you might need to replace the filter sooner if you frequently use the water dispenser. For example, a family of six may need to replace the fridge filter more frequently than a family of two.

How are Water Filters Rated?

The performance of a water filter is measured in microns. Generally speaking, the lower the micron rating, the more capable the filter will be at capturing smaller impurities. However, this may also reduce flow rate.

Shop for Water Filters from Top Brands at Ace

Find a compatible water filter replacement at Ace Hardware online or in-store today, from industry-leading brands like PUR, Culligan, Watts and more. Then, tackle other home water issues with a selection of water softeners including water softening chemicals to reduce unwanted calcium and magnesium concentration in your hard water!