Installation labor adds $300 to $1,000, depending on how much your plumber has to contort into your crawlspace. If you have a tight setup under the kitchen sink, budget a little extra for creative pipe work. But here’s the fun fact: filtered water can extend the life of your water heater by up to 50%. Less scale buildup means fewer repairs and lower energy bills.
And those fancy bottled water collections in your fridge? You’ll ditch them. The average American family spends $1,200 a year on bottled water. A whole house system pays for itself in about three years, while saving you from hauling plastic jugs from Costco—a win for your back and the planet.
