When will I need to replace my filter(s) on my Echo Whole Home Systems?

Your whole home water filtration system is designed to deliver clean, safe water throughout your entire home. To keep it working at peak performance, it’s essential to replace your filters at the right time. But how often should that be? It depends on a few important factors:

1. Water Quality

If your water contains high levels of contaminants such as chlorine, iron, sediment, or bacteria (especially with untreated well water), your filters will wear out faster. In areas with hard water, buildup can also reduce filter effectiveness over time.

• If you live closer to the treatment plant:
  Your water may contain higher levels of chlorine or chloramines because it's fresher from the source and hasn’t had time to dissipate. This can wear out carbon filters more quickly, leading to shorter filter life.

• If you live farther from the treatment plant:
  Chlorine levels are typically lower by the time water reaches your home, since some of the disinfectants naturally break down over distance. This usually results in less strain on your filters, allowing them to last longer.

2. Household Water Usage

The more water your household uses, the harder your filter has to work. Larger families or homes with multiple bathrooms, laundry, and outdoor water use may need to replace filters more frequently than smaller households.

3. Filter Type

The following are average filter life estimates based on filter type. Actual lifespan may vary depending on factors like water quality, household usage, and proximity to the water treatment plant (as noted above).

It's important to monitor performance cues such as reduced water pressure, changes in taste/smell, or visible buildup to know when it's time for a replacement.

4. Water Source

• City Water: Generally cleaner and more regulated, but chlorine and other treatment chemicals can affect filter performance over time.

• Well Water: Often more variable in quality, with potential for bacteria, sulfur smells, iron staining, and sediment — all of which require more robust and frequently maintained filtration.

5. Performance Queues

Watch for these signs that it’s time to change your filter:

• Drop in water pressure

• Change in taste, smell, or appearance of water

• Filter looks discolored or clogged during inspection

• It’s been longer than the recommended replacement interval

🛠 Need Help or Not Sure Which Filter You Have?
You can always reach out to our team or book a call with a specialist. We’re happy to walk you through your system and recommend the right replacement schedule.