Carbon Water Filter
Are you frustrated by water that tastes or smells unpleasant when you turn on your tap? A carbon water filter from Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning can help solve these issues. Our filters are designed to remove chlorine, bad tastes, odours, and other contaminants that may be present in your water supply.
Want to enjoy cleaner, better-tasting water? Contact Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning to learn how our carbon water filters can enhance your home’s water quality.
How We Install a Carbon Filter for Water
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We start by testing your water to identify contaminants and select the right carbon water filter for your needs. Our experts will also assess your plumbing to determine the best spot for installation, ensuring optimal filtration throughout your home. Based on this information, we recommend a system tailored to your household size and specific water concerns.
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Next, we prepare the installation area by shutting off your main water supply and draining the pipes to avoid leaks. We install the mounting bracket and secure the carbon water filter housing in place. Afterward, we connect the inlet and outlet ports of the filter to your water lines.
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The carbon filter media is installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure maximum filtration efficiency. To prevent pressure surges, we gradually open the water supply to prime the system and remove air from the lines. Our technicians check all connections for leaks and make adjustments as necessary to ensure smooth water flow through your new filter.
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Finally, we run water through the system and conduct follow-up water quality tests to verify that the filter is working correctly. We’ll show you how to monitor pressure gauges and explain when maintenance might be needed.
Why Choose Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning for Your Carbon Water Filters
Rapid Response Installation
At Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning, we pride ourselves on our quick response times. Our technicians are often available to assess your needs and start the installation process on the same day you call. Our service vehicles are fully stocked, allowing us to complete most carbon water filter installations on the same day.
Certified Water Treatment Specialists
Our installation teams are made up of certified water treatment specialists who have received extensive training in carbon water filter systems. This specialized expertise ensures that your carbon water filter is installed properly from the start, without the need for callbacks.
Comprehensive Water Analysis
Before installing your carbon water filter, we perform a thorough water analysis to identify contaminants and other water quality issues. This detailed testing enables us to recommend the most effective carbon water filter solution based on your unique water needs.
Cleaner, better-tasting water throughout your home is just a phone call away . Contact Dunn Heating to schedule your water assessment and carbon water filter installation.
FAQS About Carbon Water Filters
What is a Carbon Water Filter?
A carbon water filter is a type of water purification system that uses activated carbon to capture and remove a wide range of contaminants through a process known as adsorption. The activated carbon—often sourced from coconut shells, coal, or wood—is treated to form an ultra-porous surface that dramatically increases its ability to bind with unwanted substances in your water.
These filters are especially effective at eliminating chlorine, VOCS (volatile organic compounds), pesticides, herbicides, and many of the chemicals responsible for bad tastes and odours in water. While they can reduce some heavy metals, carbon filters are not designed to remove dissolved minerals or salts from water supplies.
How Does a Carbon Water Filter Work?
Carbon water filters operate through adsorption, a process where contaminants are drawn to and held on the surface of the activated carbon material. This carbon is processed to be extremely porous—just one pound can offer a surface area of up to 100 acres. This vast surface gives the filter many binding points for various waterborne chemicals and particles.
As water flows through the filter, negatively charged pollutants—like chlorine, VOCS, and compounds responsible for poor taste and smell—are attracted to the positively charged carbon. These impurities cling to the carbon’s surface, preventing them from continuing into your household water supply.
What Size Carbon Water Filter Do I Need?
Choosing the correct carbon water filter for your home depends on your household’s water usage and required flow rate. For full-home systems, you’ll need a filter that accommodates your peak water flow, which is generally measured in gallons per minute (GPM). A typical family home often needs a system capable of handling 7–10 GPM, while larger homes with multiple bathrooms may require 12–15 GPM or more.
If your water contains elevated levels of chlorine, sediment, or organic material, a multi-stage system—starting with a pre-filter before the carbon filter—may be ideal. Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning performs detailed water quality assessments in the Waterloo region to identify the right carbon filter system for your specific conditions, helping ensure efficient and cost-effective performance.
What are the Benefits of Carbon Water Filters from Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning?
Carbon water filters from Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning deliver cleaner, better-tasting water throughout your entire home by removing chlorine, unwanted chemical flavours, and foul odours from every tap. The result? Fresh drinking water and more comfortable showers without the drying effects of chlorinated water on your skin and hair.
Our carbon water filters are engineered to reduce a wide range of impurities, including VOCS, pesticides, herbicides, and certain industrial pollutants that might appear in the Waterloo region’s water supply. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, our systems are carefully selected based on your home’s specific needs to prevent pressure loss or flow limitations. Plus, with fast, same day service, you won’t be left waiting long for cleaner water.