I installed one last year after dealing with constant faucet clogs from sediment. Honestly, it's been worth it for me—water runs clearer, and fixtures aren't getting gunked up every few months. Maintenance isn't too bad either; just swap the filter cartridge every 4-6 months. Beats spending weekends cleaning aerators and showerheads... I'd say go for it if sediment's a recurring headache at your place.
Installed mine three years ago, similar reasons... tired of cleaning gunked-up fixtures. Definitely worth it—less hassle, clearer water, and filters last me around 5 months. Not a miracle fix, but beats scrubbing showerheads every weekend.
"Not a miracle fix, but beats scrubbing showerheads every weekend."
Haha, I feel this. I installed mine about two years back after a particularly frustrating weekend spent soaking fixtures in vinegar and poking at tiny holes with toothpicks—never again. Definitely agree it's not magic, but the improvement in water clarity and less frequent cleaning has been a relief. Just make sure you keep an eye on filter replacements... learned that the hard way when my pressure dropped suddenly mid-shower. Lesson learned, lol.
Yeah, those filters can sneak up on you if you're not careful. Had a client once who thought their whole plumbing system was shot—turned out the filter was just way overdue for a swap. Pressure dropped to barely a trickle, and they were ready to rip out pipes before checking the basics. Curious though, has anyone noticed if certain filter brands or types seem to last longer before clogging up? Might be worth comparing notes...
"Pressure dropped to barely a trickle, and they were ready to rip out pipes before checking the basics."
Haha, been there myself. Had tenants convinced the whole building needed re-piping, but it was just a clogged sediment filter. I've noticed the pleated filters seem to hold up a bit longer than the spun ones, especially if your water has lots of sediment. But honestly, regular checks every few months save more headaches than brand-hunting... learned that one the hard way.
