How long do GE whole house water filters last?

3-months
You’ll notice refrigerator and under-the-sink models have a 6-month filter life span, while whole house filters you should replace every 3-months.

Are whole house water filters interchangeable?

The filters are pretty standard and interchangeable between brands. Most are made from polypropylene plastic and just filter out sediment from you water supply. Some filters are string wound water filters, others are pleated cotton and some even have charcoal fiber (usually coconut husk) to improve taste.

What size is my whole house water filter?

4.5″x 20″
For an average home, the ideal size of a whole house filter should be 4.5″x 20″. On the other hand, large households may need to install filters with a flow rate of 25gpm and 1 1/2 -inch ports.

How often should you replace a whole house water filter?

every three to six months
Though it costs more to install a whole house water filter, you won’t have to think twice about the water quality throughout your home. A whole house water filter should be changed every three to six months. Learn more about when to change your whole house water filter.

How often should you change whole house water filter?

How do I know what size water filter I need?

Check the Pipe Size Because the size of the line pipe determines the volume of water, it can be a good tool to estimate what size filtration system you would need. For example, a 1” line pipe typically has a flow rate of minimum 16 to a peak of 30 GPM.

Do you really need a whole house water filter?

Contaminants can be absorbed through the skin and inhaled from our lungs, so it is extremely important to be protected throughout the entire home. If you have no special water contaminant issues then a whole house carbon filtration system is recommended for general multi-purpose whole house purification.

What micron is a whole house filter?

One advantage of the whole house filter housings is that you can experiment with different water filter cartridges to see what works best for your application. Generally, we recommend pleated 50-micron filter cartridges followed by a dual grade 25/1 micron depth filter.