Whole-home water filters are quickly becoming as essential as a dishwasher for Australians building a new home – but what if your home is already built? Season 20 of The Block highlights how much of a difference whole home filters and water softeners can make to new builds, but can the millions of people around the country who already live in their own homes still get better water?
Yes, they can!
Whether you’ve got a new build in the early planning stages or live in a house that was constructed decades ago, a whole home water filter from Complete Home Filtration will bring a wide range of benefits to your home and quality of life. However, there are a few differences and noteworthy advantages to each kind of installation. This blog post will highlight some of the key differences between bringing Complete Home Filtration to your existing property and building with better water right from the start.
Incorporating a Filtration System into a New Home Build
When you’re designing a new home, incorporating a Complete Home Filtration system from the outset offers several key benefits:
Seamless Integration
- Design Efficiency: Installing a whole-home filtration system during the construction phase allows for seamless integration into the home’s plumbing design. Rather than digging through concrete or making complex modifications to existing pipes, the plumbers can make a specific connection point for the system in a location of your choice.
- Aesthetics and Functionality: With early planning, the system can either be proudly displayed at the front of your garden or discreetly integrated into more out-of-the-way spaces for security and subtlety. Since you aren’t restricted to the property’s pre-laid pipeline, you can factor the look and location of the system into your home’s design from day one.
Optimised Performance
- System Sizing: Complete Home Filtration offers a number of different cartridge sizes and configurations to suit the needs of different homes around the country. In a new build, you can perfectly configure the filtration system to match your home’s water usage needs right from the beginning. This simplifies cost calculations and ensures that the system will be efficient and capable of handling the demands of your household without any adjustments.
- Plumbing Compatibility: Incorporating the system during construction allows for compatibility with the entire plumbing setup, ensuring that water flow rates and pressure are optimised.
Long-Term Value
- Enhanced Property Value: Installing a state-of-the-art water filtration system in a new build can be a major selling point. Prospective buyers often value a home with integrated, high-quality water filtration, which can potentially increase your property’s market value.
- Future-Proofing: By planning for a filtration system in your new build, you ensure that your home is equipped to handle future water quality issues and evolving needs. Whole home water filters with built-in softeners also protect your pipes, fixtures, and appliances from hard water damage, significantly increasing their lifespans and reducing expensive repairs or replacements.
Retrofitting a Filtration System into an Existing Property
For those who aren’t looking to build a whole new house but are interested in improving the water quality in the one they already have, retrofitting a Complete Home Filtration system is a practical and effective solution:
Flexible Installation Options
- Adaptability: Retrofits can be customized to fit a variety of existing plumbing configurations. Professional installers can assess your current setup and determine the best placement for the filtration system to ensure optimal performance (while still consulting with you to make sure you’re happy with the placement).
- Minimal Disruption: While installing a system in an existing home may involve some minor adjustments to the plumbing, it generally requires less disruption compared to a new build. The installation can typically be completed with minimal impact on your daily routine, especially if the install point is accessible without unlocking any gates or doors.
Immediate Benefits
- Quick Upgrades: If you’re dealing with issues like poor water taste or unpleasant odours, retrofitting a filtration system provides immediate relief. Unlike new builds, which require months of planning and additional steps, retrofitting allows you to address water quality problems directly and promptly.
- Cost-Effectiveness: While installing a whole home water filter is an investment, it’s certainly a more cost-effective way to improve your water quality without the expenses involved in building an entirely new property. The filtration system will also save you money in several other areas of your life, from spreading out replacements for appliances by reducing hard water damage to eliminating the cost of bottled water altogether.
Enhanced Water Quality
- Targeted Solutions: Retrofitting allows you to choose a filtration system tailored to address specific water quality issues present in your existing supply. Whether it’s chlorine, sediment, or heavy metals, a retrofit system can be customized to meet your needs. Our quotation process involves an in-home consultation to test your water and make sure we understand your circumstances so we can configure a system to directly address your needs.
- Property Enhancement: Just like with new builds, retrofitting a high-quality filtration system can enhance your home’s appeal. It adds value by improving the overall living experience, which can be beneficial if you decide to sell in the future or are hoping to attract rental tenants.
Better Water for Any Home
Whether you’re planning a new build or looking to upgrade your existing property, Complete Home Filtration systems offer versatile solutions for improving your home’s water quality. Incorporating a system during the construction phase provides seamless integration and long-term value, while retrofitting to an existing home offers a flexible, cost-effective way to address current water quality issues.
Better water makes an enormous difference to anyone’s home, regardless of when it’s built. If you’re considering enhancing your water quality, consulting with a professional to explore your options and determine the most suitable solution for your needs is a great first step.
