Our Water Filter System Maintenance
Metro Water Filter of the South
Owning a water filter system may require some maintenance to ensure it is working properly. As a part of our commitment to customer satisfaction, we’ve provided a few easy-to-follow tutorials. Our hope is that these videos help you with a few basic tasks for servicing your system.
But, you don’t have to do this on your own. Metro Water Filter of the South is here for you. If would like assistance or have questions about servicing your system, we would love to help. Contact us today at 888-604-8043 to get in touch with our team. We look forward to hearing from you and lending a helping hand.
How to Set the Clock on Your Manual Water Filter Head
This video shows you how to adjust the clock on your manual water filter head, helping your system stay on schedule for clean, safe water.
Putting a Filter into Bypass Mode
Learn how to temporarily bypass your water filter for maintenance or adjustments. This step protects your system while you work on it and keeps everything running smoothly.
Programming Your Control Valve
This tutorial walks you through programming your filter’s control valve. Setting it up properly helps your filter work efficiently and fit the specific needs of your home or business.
Why Do Water Filters Need Maintenance?
Water filter systems do a great job of removing impurities to provide clean water for your home or business. But over time, filters will collect debris, sediment, and other contaminants, which can impact how well they work. Regular maintenance can reduce this wear and tear by:
- Extending System Lifespan: Taking care of your system helps avoid damage and expensive replacements.
- Maintaining Efficiency: Clean filters keep water flowing properly and filtration working at its best.
- Protecting Water Quality: Routine care keeps your system able to provide water that is fresh, clean, and safe to use.
Regardless of the type of filter you choose, regular maintenance will keep your water clean and water filter equipment running the way it should.
Water Filter Maintenance Tips
Keeping your water filter system in good shape is simple with regular maintenance. Here’s a breakdown of what to do for each type of filter to keep everything running smoothly:
- Acid and Carbon Filters
- Inspect and replace the filter media as recommended to maintain water quality.
- Clean the system housing regularly to prevent buildup that can impact performance.
- Conditioning Filters
- Check and refill the conditioning agent regularly to keep your water soft.
- Inspect the system for clogs or buildup to avoid flow issues.
- Chlorinators
- Monitor chlorine levels and refill the reservoir as needed to maintain effective treatment.
- Clean the injector regularly to prevent clogs and ensure consistent performance.
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Replace pre-filters and post-filters on schedule to protect the membrane and maintain water quality.
- Sanitize the entire system annually to keep it clean and hygienic.
- Iron and Filox Filters
- Perform backwashing regularly to remove trapped contaminants and keep the system functioning well.
- Check for signs of media depletion and replace the media when necessary.
- Sediment Filters
- Replace cartridges when water flow slows or when you notice sediment buildup.
- Inspect the system periodically for leaks or cracks in the housing.
- UV Purifiers
- Clean the quartz sleeve regularly to keep the UV light effective.
- Replace the UV lamp once a year to maintain proper sterilization.
By staying on top of these simple tasks, you can keep your water filter equipment working efficiently and enjoy clean, reliable water for your home or business. If you’re unsure about specific maintenance steps, Metro Water Filter of the South is here to help!