By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Installing a water filtration system should make your daily routine easier, not turn your home upside down. Still, a little preparation before installation day can make the process smoother. Knowing where the equipment will go, understanding what the installation involves, and clearing access […]

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Most homeowners think about water filtration when they notice something unpleasant. Maybe the kitchen tap smells like chlorine, the shower leaves your skin feeling dry, or mineral spots keep appearing on bathroom fixtures. The usual response is to look for a filter that

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you’re concerned about high TDS water in Anaheim, the first thing to understand is what that number actually tells you. TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, measures the combined concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and certain other compounds. Reverse

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you’re wondering what to expect from a water test in Irvine, the process is simpler than most homeowners imagine. During a free in-home water test in Irvine, we look at your water, check for common quality concerns, explain what the results mean,

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If your reverse osmosis water taste seems different from your regular tap water, it is usually because the RO system changes the water’s makeup as it filters it. Reverse osmosis reduces many dissolved substances, while carbon filters help reduce chlorine and certain compounds

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you have a slow reverse osmosis system, the most common causes are a clogged prefilter, an aging RO membrane, low water pressure, a full or poorly pressurized storage tank, or a restricted flow path. An RO system naturally produces water more slowly

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. RO vs carbon filtration comes down to what you are trying to remove from your water. Carbon filtration is excellent for improving taste, reducing chlorine, and addressing certain chemicals and odors. Reverse osmosis goes further by using a membrane to reduce many dissolved

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. A reverse osmosis filter typically lasts several months to a few years, depending on which filter you mean, how much water your household uses, the quality of the incoming water, and how well you maintain the system. Sediment and carbon filters usually need

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Reverse osmosis removes many dissolved substances from water, including a wide range of minerals, salts, metals, and other contaminants, depending on the membrane and overall system design. Unlike a basic carbon filter that mainly targets taste, odor, and certain chemicals, an RO system

By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Mineral buildup in water pipes can gradually restrict water flow, affect fixtures, and contribute to plumbing problems, especially in homes with hard water. Calcium and magnesium are the main minerals involved, and over time they can leave deposits inside pipes, faucets, showerheads, and