How to Choose the Right Water Filter

Watch the full episode: http://ift.tt/2zFPBRm Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to choose the right water filter for different water quality issues. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: at least 1 hour Cost: $20-$1000 Skill Level: Beginner Shopping List: Water quality test kit Water filter Steps: 1. Purchase a water quality home test kit. 2. Follow the instructions on the kit and wait for results on water quality issues. 3. Based on the results of the test, choose a filter that will treat the water quality issue. Resources: All the filters Richard demonstrated, including the granular activated carbon filters, sink mounted filters, sediment filters, and water softeners can be purchased at a home center or plumbing supply store. Expert assistance for this segment was provided by Morris Merchants (http://ift.tt/2y9tSmc) Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://ift.tt/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://ift.tt/1psm4fE G+: http://ift.tt/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://ift.tt/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://ift.tt/1CtsLbH