Choosing the Right Water Filter for Your Home: A Guide from Vito’s Plumbing Division
At Vito Services, we’ve spent over 90 years helping families in the DMV area protect their homes, appliances, and health from common water issues. Whether you’re tired of hard water buildup, chemical smells, or worrying about contaminants like PFAs and lead, we offer a full suite of water filtration systems to match your needs — expertly installed by our licensed plumbers.
Here’s a breakdown of the four main types of water filters we provide and how to choose the right one based on the specific problems you’re seeing in your water.
1. Anti-Scale / Water Conditioner Filters
Best For: Hard water, scale buildup, extending appliance life, hair & skin comfort
Hard water is one of the most common issues in our region. While not dangerous, it leads to limescale deposits on fixtures, shortens the lifespan of your appliances, dulls your laundry, and irritates your skin. Our Ion Series Anti-Scale Filters don’t soften the water by adding salt — instead, they alter the mineral structure to prevent buildup, protecting your plumbing and improving water feel.
Available Models:
- Ion-6 – Ideal for water heaters only
- Ion-9 – For homes with up to 2 bathrooms
- Ion-12 – For homes with up to 4 bathrooms
- Ion-20 – For homes with up to 6 bathrooms
These filters are maintenance-free and environmentally friendly — no salt, no chemicals, no wastewater.
2. Carbon Filters
Best For: Removing chlorine, improving water taste, protecting clothes, appliances
Carbon filters are your first line of defense against chemicals added to municipal water, especially chlorine and chloramines. These chemicals are safe to drink, but they affect taste, smell, and can dry out skin and clothes.
We install:
- Halo Whole Home Carbon Filters – Treat every faucet in your home
- Pentair Point-of-Use Filters – Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms
Great for families who want cleaner water for drinking, laundry, and bathing without investing in a full reverse osmosis system.
3. Reverse Osmosis (R/O) Filters
Best For: Removing PFAs, lead, fluoride, and other harmful contaminants
R/O systems use a multi-stage filtration process to remove up to 99% of harmful substances, including:
- PFAs (“forever chemicals”)
- Lead
- Fluoride
- Arsenic
- Nitrates
If you’re concerned about chemical safety or drinking water quality, reverse osmosis is your gold standard.
We proudly install the Halo R/O Water Filter, designed for under-sink installation and daily use.
4. Whole Home Water Filters
Best For: House-wide protection, clean drinking water, soft hair & skin
These systems combine the benefits of both carbon and anti-scale filters, providing great-tasting, low-sediment water throughout your home while also reducing scale buildup.
Perfect for:
- Families with sensitive skin
- Homes with visible hard water stains
- Those looking to protect appliances and plumbing from wear
Common Water Problems – And the Right Filter for Each
| Water Issue | Best Filter Type |
|---|---|
| A. Slimy Water | Anti-Scale (Ion) Filter |
| B. Gunk / Limescale | Anti-Scale (Ion) Filter |
| C. Clean Drinking Water | Reverse Osmosis OR Whole Home Filter |
| D. Safe Water (No Chemicals) | Reverse Osmosis Filter |
| E. No PFAs | Reverse Osmosis Filter |
| F. Better Hair & Skin | Anti-Scale (Ion) OR Whole Home Filter |
| G. Brighter Clothes | Carbon Filter OR Whole Home Filter |
| H. Appliance Protection | Anti-Scale (Ion) OR Whole Home Filter |
| I. Water Heater Longevity | Anti-Scale (Ion) OR Whole Home Filter |
Ready for Better Water? Vito Can Help.
Whether you’re trying to eliminate that chlorine taste, protect your new water heater, or just want peace of mind knowing your water is clean and safe, our plumbing experts will help you choose the right filter — and install it quickly and professionally.
Call Vito Services today or schedule online for a water quality consultation. We’ll test your water and recommend the filter system that fits your home, budget, and lifestyle.
