| Many under sink water filtration issues can be quickly | | | | is found, you may need to replace the pump. |
| and easily resolved without having to call in the aid of | | | | Problem 2: Tank Damage |
| a professional plumber. The most common issues | | | | Most filters require water movement at a good clip in |
| associated with these problems include clogged filters, | | | | order for the filtration system to work adequately. |
| tank damage, and the type of water being used. In | | | | The tank may be overly corroded or simply hit the |
| this article we will through the process of repairing | | | | end of it's life span and be unable to deliver water to |
| three separate types of problems associated with | | | | the filter at the pressure required, causing need for |
| sink filters. | | | | replacement. There may also even be an issue with |
| To quickly assess the issue, you'll need an old towel | | | | the amount of pressure the tank is receiving. |
| and a flashlight. | | | | Inspect the pressure and be sure it is set correctly |
| Problem 1: Clogs | | | | for the area's municipal pressure. Pressure can vary |
| Do you happen to recall the last time the filter was | | | | greatly from block to block in a designated |
| switched out? The filter's job is to trap particles in | | | | neighborhood, and may be the cause of the |
| the water in hopes of keeping them from coming | | | | functional difference in the unit's functionality. If the |
| out of the tap. It is generally recommended that the | | | | pressure is found at a low level, there may be a |
| filter be changed in regular intervals, usually about | | | | larger issue involving clogged pipes from the street, |
| every month to ninety days. Older filters can easily | | | | such as tree roots or debris build-up. |
| get clogged with random gunk. If this is the case, | | | | Problem 3: Water Type |
| simply replace the filter. If your filter is reusable, then | | | | There are cases in which the water in the area is |
| clean it, and return it to the designated spot. | | | | just too difficult for the filter to manage. This can be |
| Once the filter has been replaced or cleaned, run the | | | | due to extremes in soft or hard water, which can |
| water to make sure the system is working as it | | | | often cause mineral sediment build-up in filters and |
| should. If you still detect a problem, there may be a | | | | pipes rather quickly. In such instances, a purifier just |
| component within the filter pump that has gone bad, | | | | may be the solution. Purifiers tend to have a longer |
| or perhaps just needs cleaning. Take apart the | | | | life span than that of filters. Some are filter free, |
| system and check for build up that may be causing | | | | while others are equipped with their own filtering |
| the restricted water flow. If no corrosion or clogging | | | | system. |