You might picture a plumber with a blowtorch and a week of chaos. Nope. Most whole house systems install in one afternoon. Seriously.
They hook in near your main water line. Usually in the basement, garage, or utility closet. It’s a single box, not a spaceship.
You'll get a separate faucet for drinking water too. That's the "fun faucet." The one you brag about to neighbors.
Quirky Facts You Didn't Ask For
Did you know the first whole house filters were invented for aquariums? Fish are fancy critics of water quality. If it's good enough for a clownfish, it’s good enough for you.
Also, some filters use coconut carbon. Yes, the stuff from tropical drinks. Your water is getting filtered by island vibes.
One customer called their installer after a year to ask why their water tasted like "a mountain spring." The installer just laughed. That's the goal.