• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Your H2Home

For All Your Home Water And Plumbing Needs

  • About
  • Water Heaters
    • Tankless Water Heaters
      • Product Reviews
        • Is the Stiebel Eltron 36 Plus Tempra Worth It? Read My Review!
        • The Ecosmart ECO 27 Is Popular, But Is It Worth It? Read The Review!
        • The 3 Best Takagi Tankless Water Heaters | Our Can’t Miss Picks
        • What’s the Best Rheem Tankless Water Heater? Wrong Question
        • How to Pick the Best Rinnai Tankless Water Heater for You
        • Is the RL75 worth it? Here’s Our Review to Help Decide!
        • Want to Know If the RUC98iN Is Worth It? Read On to Find Out!
      • Buyer’s Guides
        • A Tankless Water Heater Showdown | Rinnai vs Rheem!
        • The 5 Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters for Endless Hot Water
        • Enjoy Endless Hot Water | The 5 Best Whole House Tankless Water Heaters
        • Which is the Best Propane Tankless Water Heater for You?
        • What Is the Best Tankless Water Heater for an RV?
        • Enjoy Endless Hot Water with a Portable Tankless Water Heater
        • Enjoy Endless Hot Water | Best Point of Use Small Tankless Water Heaters
      • Info Guides
        • How to Size A Tankless Water Heater | Our Buying Guide
        • Tankless Water Heater Pros and Cons | What You Need to Know
        • We Compared Gas vs Electric Tankless Water Heaters | The Result?
        • Descaling a Tankless Water Heater Is Important But It’s Also Easy
        • Before You Install Your Tankless Water Heater You Need to Read This!
        • How Much Does It Cost to Install a Tankless Water Heater?
        • Does Hard Water Affect Tankless Water Heaters? Do You Need a Softener?
        • Condensing vs Non Condensing Tankless Water Heaters
        • Yes, You Can Use A Tankless Water Heater In A Cold Climate!
        • No Electricity? No Problem! Tips On How To Use Your Water Heater In A Blackout
      • Tankless Water Heater Accessories
        • What Kind of Venting Kit Does Your Tankless Water Heater Need?
        • Make Your Own Condensate Neutralizer Capsule
        • Keep Your Tankless Running With A Tankless Water Heater Flush Kit
        • Does A Tankless Water Heater Need A Filter? Yes, It Does!
        • Sorry, But Tankless Water Heaters Don’t Give You Instant Hot Water
    • Boilers/Tank Storage
      • What Type Of Heater Do You Need For Hydronic Floor Heating?
      • What Kind Of Thermostat Is Best For Your Radiant Floor Heating System?
      • Why Is Your Water Heater Overheating And How You Can Fix It
      • How To Tell If Your Water Heater Is Going Bad And When To Replace It
  • Water Pumps
    • Info Guides
      • The Pros and Cons of Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pumps
    • Buyer’s Guides
      • Stop Wasting Water and Buy the Best Hot Water Recirculating Pump | Our Top Reviews!
  • Well Water
    • Info Guides
      • Worried About Pathogens in Your Well Water? Test for Coliform Bacteria First
      • Got Coliform? Time To Shock Your Well To Get Rid Of Bacteria
      • Is Well Water Worth it? The City vs Well Water Debate
      • With A Few Pointers You Can Have A Tankless Water Heater With A Well
      • How To Know If Your Well Is Running Dry: The Warning Signs
      • How Long Does A Water Well Pump Last? Here Is The Average Lifespan
  • Water Quality
    • How To Remineralize Water From RO Systems The Easy Way
    • Is RO Water Safe To Drink? Here Are The Pros And Cons
    • Chlorine Side Effects In Drinking Water | How Much Is Too Much?
    • Never Suffer From Chloramine In Tap Water Again! Here’s How To Remove It
    • Testing For Arsenic In Well Water Is Quick, Easy And Cheap
    • Is Drinking Well Water Healthy? Is It Safe?
    • How Safe Are Plastic Water Bottles? Are There Side Effects?
    • Plastic Water Bottle Alternatives: How To Replace Bottled Water
  • Water Filters
    • Are Shower Head Filters Worth It? Should You Use One?
    • Tired Of Dry Skin and Hair? Try The Best Shower Head Filter!
    • Removing Arsenic From Your Drinking Water Is Simple With These Filter Systems
    • Looking To Remove Coliform From Your Well? Use The Best Filters
    • Removing Iron From Well Water: The Best Whole House Filters
    • Are Charcoal Filters Safe? Or, Are There Side Effects?
    • Do Brita Filters Work? The Truth About How Effective They Are
    • Do You Need A Water Softener? What Are The Alternatives?
    • Who Wins? An Aquasana vs Berkey Water Filters Comparison
    • Want To Remove Fluoride? Use The Best Filters To Get Rid Of It
    • Is Zero Water More Effective Than Brita? Our Full Comparison

Well Water

The Best Well Water Sediment Filter For The Whole House

April 11, 2020 by Nick LoPresti Leave a Comment

Do you need a sediment filter for well water? The short answer is probably. Even if your water is generally clear and free of silt and sediment, there are times when it can be kicked up.  You also may have other contaminants in your well water so it always pays to test it first and see what you are dealing with. If you do have a problem with gritty or discolored … [Read more...] about The Best Well Water Sediment Filter For The Whole House

Is Drinking Well Water Healthy? Is It Safe?

February 4, 2020 by Nick LoPresti Leave a Comment

Generally, most of the well water is safe to drink. However, unlike public drinking water, the government doesn't regulate well water. Well water might contain microorganisms and chemicals that may make you sick. It’s up to you to test your well to make sure it is safe to drink.  But the good news is, you can easily remove any safety concerns in your well water by … [Read more...] about Is Drinking Well Water Healthy? Is It Safe?

How Long Does A Water Well Pump Last? Here Is The Average Lifespan

December 2, 2019 by Nick LoPresti Leave a Comment

The average lifespan of a well water pump is about 8 to 10 years.  Take that number with a grain of salt, however. It depends on a number of factors like pump type and what your well water is like. You can also extend that number by a few years by doing some preventive maintenance on your pump. If your pump is new and you wonder how long you’ll have it, or your … [Read more...] about How Long Does A Water Well Pump Last? Here Is The Average Lifespan

How To Know If Your Well Is Running Dry: The Warning Signs

November 29, 2019 by Nick LoPresti 4 Comments

Always having clean cool water from a well is usually taken for granted. Until one day it changes. It doesn’t seem possible to run out of water from a well, but it does happen. When it happens it is never overnight, however. There are always warning signs that it is about to run dry. If you are aware of the signs, then you will recognize in advance that it is about to … [Read more...] about How To Know If Your Well Is Running Dry: The Warning Signs

Got Coliform? Time To Shock Your Well To Get Rid Of Bacteria

August 5, 2019 by Nick LoPresti Leave a Comment

how to shock a well for coliform bacteria

You’ve tested your well water for coliform bacteria and it has come back positive. Now what? Most strains of coliform bacteria won’t cause problems and are perfectly safe. The problem is that there are some forms of E Coli that are very dangerous and fecal coliform are all unsafe to drink. Time to bring out the big guns and get to work shocking your well. If you want to … [Read more...] about Got Coliform? Time To Shock Your Well To Get Rid Of Bacteria

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Share the joy

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Find an Article

About

If you have questions and need an easy to understand answer then this website was written with you in mind.

I’m just a regular guy, with a regular job and a family.

I had questions and had trouble finding all the answers in one place. So, I made this site to help others that were in the same boat as I was.

Hopefully, you find it useful!

 

Recent Articles

Enjoy Endless Hot Water | The 5 Best Whole House Tankless Water Heaters

How To Ruin A Furnace: Use The Wrong Smart Thermostat

How To Decide Between A Water Softener vs Conditioner

How To Remineralize Water From RO Systems The Easy Way

Is Zero Water More Effective Than Brita? Our Full Comparison

Footer

YourH2Home is your go to site to get the most up to date information on all your water system needs.

Our guides are objective and thorough to help you make an informed decision before you make a purchase.

Share the joy

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Search the site

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

AMAZON.COM DISCLOSURE

YourH2Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [(amazon.com, amazonsupply.com, or myhabit.com)

© Copyright 2018 YourH2Home · All Rights Reserved ·