Best Water Filter Buying Guide | How to Choose a Water Filter

✅ This video is your ultimate guide to choosing the right water treatment system for your home.

We'll walk you through a step-by-step process, considering factors like your water source, contaminants of concern, budget, and more. Learn about different treatment technologies and popular water filter types like reverse osmosis, under-sink filters, and whole-house systems and how to choose which is best for your unique situation.

Here are the steps to choose a water filter:

Understand your water:

- Determine your water source (city water vs well water)
- Get your water tested by a certified lab (optional but recommended)

Determine your "why" for filtering:

- Improve taste
- Remove specific contaminants for health reasons
- Protect your plumbing from damaging contaminants
- Have peace of mind in case of emergencies

Determine proper treatment:

- Application: Point-of-use (single faucet) or Point-of-entry (whole house)
- Treatment Technology: Choose based on your water test results and why you're filtering (e.g. reverse osmosis, carbon adsorption)

Consider different water filtration system types:

- Countertop systems (pitchers, distillers, ROs)
- Under-sink systems (higher capacity, multiple stages)
- Faucet-mounted filters
- Refrigerator filters
- Shower and bath filters
- Whole-house systems

Important considerations when choosing a system:

- Certifications (NSF, WQA, IAMPO) for contaminant removal
- Capacity/Lifespan of filters (replacement costs)
- Flow Rate (important for point-of-entry systems)
- Construction Materials & Design Quality
- System Footprint (dimensions) & Portability
- Filter Changes (ease of replacement, availability)
- Environmental Impact (wastewater production)
- Guarantee & Warranty
- Cost Considerations (upfront, installation, maintenance)
- Installation Considerations (DIY vs professional)
- Smart Features (optional - filter reminders, app connectivity)

About Water Filter Guru:

Brian Campbell is a Water Quality Association (WQA) Certified Water Specialist (CWS) and Certified Water Treatment Representative (CWR). He founded his residential water treatment business to help individuals navigate the complex world of water purification and find the ideal solution for their unique needs. Since then, he has tested a wide range of devices, from simple pitchers and portable filters to complex whole-home systems, focusing on their effectiveness against various contaminants and different water sources.

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📒 Show Notes 📒

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2️⃣ Water Filter Certification Databases:
NSF https://info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/
WQA https://find.wqa.org/find-products#/
IAPMO https://pld.iapmo.org/

⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 How to Choose a Water Filter
0:30 Understand Your Water
3:50 Determine Your "Why"
5:44 Determine Proper Treatment
6:57 Treatment Technologies
9:41 Important Considerations

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