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Water Filtration Systems in Arlington Heights, IL
Chlorine taste at the kitchen tap, rusty water from an old pipe or spots on every glass. We test your water, explain what's in it and install the filtration system that fits, from our office on East Central Road.
Water Filtration Options for Arlington Heights Homes
We install and service:
Whole-House Filters
Filter every tap in the house, usually for chlorine taste and odor and sediment.
Drinking Water Systems
Under-sink reverse osmosis or carbon filters for cooking and drinking water.
Water Softeners
Reduce the minerals that leave spots, scale on fixtures and sediment in the water heater.
Sediment and Rust Filters
Catch rust and particles, a common need in homes with older galvanized pipe.
Water Testing in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights gets Lake Michigan water through the Northwest Water Commission, which buys treated water from Evanston. It meets drinking water standards when it leaves the plant. What comes out of your tap also depends on the pipes inside your home.
A water test shows hardness, chlorine, iron and other things that affect taste, scale and appliance life. In older homes, rust from galvanized pipe can show up in the results even when the city water is clean. We use the results to recommend only what your home needs.
Water Quality in Arlington Heights Homes
Your water starts in Lake Michigan, but it's the last few hundred feet of pipe that decide what you notice.
Galvanized Pipe in Older Homes
Some homes built in the 1940s through the 1960s still have galvanized supply lines. They rust inside, which can tint the water and reduce pressure. Filtration helps the symptom. Repiping fixes the cause.
Chlorine Taste and Smell
Treated city water carries a disinfectant all the way to your tap. A carbon filter removes most of the taste and smell.
Spots and Scale
Lake Michigan water still carries some minerals. If you see white spots on glasses and crust on showerheads, a softener or scale filter may be worth it.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
No system until we know what's in your water.
1. Test First
We test at your tap and walk you through the results in plain English.
2. Right-Size the System
Only the filters your water needs, sized for your household.
3. Flat Price, Clean Install
One price before work, and we show you how to change the filters.
Customer Stories
Water Filtration Reviews
4.8 stars from 709 Google reviews for our Arlington Heights office.
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"Edgar's the man. Not only did he install my water heater, but asked to test the quality of the water to see if that could've lead to the damage and the leak of my last water heater. My water was at a 7 on the hardness scale, and it's supposed to be at 2 or 3. So he reccomends a new water softener, and im thankful that he did. [...]"
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"Matt W came out and worked a big job (water softener and sump pump) efficiently and with great attitude and humor! Ho got everything done quickly and was very informative"
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"Ron was perfect. He came to do the job at hand and explained various pieces of information along the way that helped me understand the root causes of what we were dealing with and how to avoid problems in the future. [...] Didn't try and push the sale like some companies do, but was more or less educating on what the options were and what they entailed in full so we would know what to expect if we decided to go down those paths."
Got Questions?
Water Filtration Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
It meets drinking water standards. Filters improve taste and deal with what your pipes add.
The water is treated to meet drinking water standards before it reaches your home. The village publishes a yearly water quality report. A filter improves taste and smell and handles anything your own pipes add.
Often old galvanized pipe inside the house.
In older Arlington Heights homes, rusty water usually comes from galvanized steel supply pipes corroding from the inside. A sediment filter helps, but replacing the pipe solves it.
Not always. A test tells you if the minerals are worth treating.
Not always. Lake Michigan water carries some hardness minerals. Some homeowners are happy without a softener, others want one for spotless dishes and longer-lasting fixtures. A water test helps you decide.
It depends on the system. Most cartridges every few months to a year.
It depends on the system and your water use. Most cartridges last a few months to a year. We'll set you up with a schedule when we install it.
It depends on the system and installation. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the type of system, its size and how it connects to your plumbing. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Better Water at Every Tap?
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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