A water softener handles small amounts of iron, but higher iron levels need a dedicated iron filter. We install systems for ferrous (dissolved) iron, ferric (visible/particulate) iron, and sulfur odors. Many Southwest Michigan homes need both a softener and an iron filter working together — we'll test your water first and recommend only what you actually need. Installations typically take 2–4 hours; filter media lasts 5–10 years with periodic maintenance.

Whole house filters improve clarity and remove sediment, chlorine, and some organic contaminants from every tap in your home — they're not a replacement for a softener, but they work well alongside one. City water homeowners often add filtration to reduce chlorine taste and odor; well water homeowners use them to remove sediment and protect plumbing. Most installations take 1–3 hours. Filters typically need changing every 3–6 months — something most homeowners can do themselves, and we'll show you how. We recommend systems based on your specific water conditions.

An RO system produces the cleanest drinking water available — removing dissolved solids, sodium, lead, heavy metals, nitrates, and contaminants that standard filters miss. We primarily install point-of-use systems under the kitchen sink, with a dedicated tap for drinking water. RO can also be connected to refrigerator ice makers and water dispensers in most cases.

Maintenance is straightforward: pre/post filters every 6–12 months, membrane every 2–5 years — typically $100–$300 annually. Traditional systems produce some wastewater (roughly 2–4 gallons per gallon filtered); newer high-efficiency units reduce that significantly.

Installed cost: basic systems $1,000–$1,500 · higher-end systems $1,500–$2,500.