Grasshopper Heating & Cooling is proud to offer some of the most effective whole-home water filtration systems on the market. Tap water can contain many unwanted compounds. For example, it may have 3-4 times more chlorine than pool water. You wouldn’t bathe or brush your teeth with pool water, so why would you take a chance with municipal water with an even higher concentration of potentially harmful chemicals?

What’s In Your Water?

Water utilities often add chlorine as a disinfectant. It’s considered generally safe at low levels but can give water an undesirable taste or odor. Grasshopper can check your water supply to see if higher levels of chlorine or other contaminants are present. These can include:

• Hard Water Minerals: Minerals in the water, like calcium and magnesium, aren’t a health risk, but they can cause limescale to form in pipes, which can damage your plumbing. They can also leave stains on dishes, silverware, and clothes.
• Heavy Metals: Lead and other heavy metals from old pipes can leach into your water supply. Children are especially vulnerable to lead exposure. Many home water filtration systems can remove heavy metals.
• Arsenic: If you use well water, low levels of arsenic may be present. High levels of arsenic have been linked to reduced brain function in children as well as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. If you have concerns, Grasshopper can test your water supply.

Tap water can also contain aluminum, copper, and iron as well as pesticides. Traces of plastic waste, harmful chemicals, and even radioactive compounds have been identified in municipal water sources.

Let Grasshopper Help Purify Your Water

We offer various solutions to make municipal water safe for your household. Some can even reverse the damage caused by hard water and help protect the environment. You can save money on plastic bottles and protect the environment by not having to throw them away. The HALO products we offer give you great-tasting, highly filtered alkaline water for just pennies per day (meanwhile, a jug of bottled water can cost several dollars, so you end up spending hundreds of dollars a year on water).

By investing in a whole-home water purification system, you can have water that matches the formulation of that found in Blue Zones. These are regions where people often live into their 90s and beyond. You too can have the same quality water for cooking and drinking and reduce your risk for disease.

Enjoy the Benefits of HALO Water Filtration

Many households rely on salt-based water softeners. Their backwash can produce a toxic sludge that pollutes septic systems and the environment. We can install an environmentally safe technology that eliminates pouring bags of salt into your water softener. This fully warrantied, space-age technology can last for 25 years and includes:

H2 ZERO

The H2 ZERO is a two-tank system. Tank 1 contains High Activity Carbon that effectively removes chlorine and purifies water at a range of pH levels. It yields clean, fresh water that’s free of any strange tastes or odors. For Tank 2, there are a couple of options. You can choose a HALO ION In-line Water Conditioner that uses magnetic fields to alter the molecular structure of calcium and magnesium so minerals remain suspended in water. A scale media option with no salt is also available.

HALO ION 2.0

The HALO ION 2.0 In-line Water Conditioner is installed in line with existing pipes. Its multi-reversing polarity magnetic fields help keep dissolved minerals suspended so they don’t contribute to limescale and corrosion. The system does not require a drain line and no electricity or chemicals are needed for it to work. It is available in several different sizes to meet the needs of your home, in flow rate capacities from six to 50 gallons per minute.

Contact Grasshopper Heating & Cooling

We’re proud to offer advanced whole-home water filtration systems in and around Clifton Park, NY. These include the H2 ZERO and HALO ION 2.0, which our technicians are experienced in installing to help protect your health and plumbing system. Contact us to learn more about these and other products that can also remove plastics, metals, chemicals, and other common tap water pollutants. To have your questions answered by a friendly, knowledgeable representative, and to schedule your in-home evaluation and free estimate, call (518) 241-1762 today.

Knowing when to replace your home water filtration system will ensure you continue to benefit from good water quality. Whole house systems are complex. Although they can be repaired, there are signs your system is no longer functional and must be replaced to ensure sediment, minerals, rust, chemicals, odors, and microbes are removed from your water supply. Here are signs you should call us for whole home water filtration installation.

Dirty Water

If you have a whole-home water filter and tap water appears discolored or has pieces of dirt, debris, mineral scale, or rust particles, your filtration system isn’t doing its job. Consult with a plumber to determine the next steps. They’ll tell you if the whole system must be replaced. Other options include replacing the pre-sediment filter, which should be done every 3 to 6 months. Sub-micron-post filters (in systems that have them) can last up to 12 months.

Unpleasant Odors

If the water smells like rotten eggs or chlorine, assume it’s unsuitable for drinking. Your water filtration system isn’t removing the compounds it is supposed to. A professional will determine if part or all of the system has gone bad. An unpleasant smell can be due to a relatively minor issue like a clogged filter or a major fault in the system.

Poor Tasting Water

If your water doesn’t taste right, there’s likely a significant filtration problem. The difference in taste may be subtle at first. But any change in taste can mean the filtration system is contaminated with bacteria or isn’t working at all. Call a technician if the water starts to taste bitter, tart, metallic, or otherwise unpleasant, and replacing the filter doesn’t resolve the issue. 

Unusual Sounds

When you turn on the faucet and hear what sounds like a labored water pump, the filtration system may be breaking down. The sound may occur intermittently or be persistent. If the system is several years old, it likely needs to be replaced.

Low Water Pressure

A drop in water pressure can be due to a clogged filter. If so, then replacing the filter should restore normal pressure. But if a new filter doesn’t resolve the issue, the filtration system or your plumbing may be leaking. Call a professional to assess the problem and determine if you need a new water filtration system or a plumbing repair.

Water Has a Slippery Feel

If too much sodium is added to your water, it will feel slippery. Soft water has a high sodium and potassium ion content. Call a technician if the water doesn’t feel right on your skin. An improper balance of sodium ions, which are used to exchange calcium and magnesium ions in hard water, can mean your filtration system is near the end of its life.

What Affects My Water Filtration System’s Lifespan?

The water quality in your area can affect the life of your system. For example, the more contaminated the water supply, the harder the filtration system must work. Daily water consumption is another factor, especially with the lifespan of a whole house water filter tank. A tank rated for 300,000 gallons of water lasts about three years; a 1,000,000-gallon-rated tank should be replaced every 10 years. 

The type of filtration system is also a factor. Check with the manufacturer as to when to expect to replace your water filtration system. Maintenance is a consideration as well; if you haven’t kept up with routine care, such as replacing filters, your filtration system won’t last as long.

Contact Grasshopper Heating & Cooling

Our water filtration specialists can check your system and determine whether it should be repaired or replaced. We install and service the industry’s leading whole-home water filtration systems, including Halo products. To request service, learn more about our products and financing options, or receive a free estimate, call (518) 216-0051.