Here’s the simple checklist: First, test your water. Buy a $15 test kit and see if your water is hard or just rude. If it smells like eggs, you need carbon filters. If it leaves white crust on everything, you need a softener. Then, measure your space. A whole-house system needs a basement or a garage. Countertop filters need, well, a counter.
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Finally, think about maintenance. Filters need replacing. If you forget, your water starts tasting like you filtered it through a used sock. Set a calendar reminder. I use the phrase: “Swap the filter or drink the swamp.” It works.
