Do You Need a Whole Home Water Filter System?

April 25th, 2025 by Rachel Pierce

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If you’re relying on the water filter in your fridge or a small unit under your kitchen sink, you’re only scratching the surface of keeping your home (and your family) healthy.

At Halco Home Solutions, we’ve seen firsthand how Central and Upstate New York homes—from Rochester and Syracuse to Ithaca and Phelps—are impacted by poor water quality, despite being on municipal water.

Whether you’re noticing chlorine odors, rust stains, hard water buildup, water heater sediment, or simply don’t trust what’s coming out of the tap, a whole home water filtration system offers a smarter, safer solution.

What Is a Whole Home Water Filter System?

A whole home (or “point-of-entry”) filtration system treats every drop of water entering your home—not just what you drink, but what you bathe in, clean with, and run through your appliances. That means every faucet, showerhead, washing machine, and dishwasher gets cleaner, filtered water from the start.

The Problem With A La Carte Water Filtration

You wouldn’t install a smoke detector in just one room—so why only filter the water at your kitchen sink?

While fridge and faucet filters are better than nothing, you will still need to use unfiltered water for showers, handwashing, cleaning clothes, and brushing teeth. That’s especially concerning if you’re increasingly wary of government-controlled water quality and the long-term effects of chemicals like chlorine, chloramine, lead, PFAS (so-called “forever chemicals”), and more.

If you live in Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, or Phelps, you’re not alone in questioning the safety of city water. Contaminants can still travel through aging infrastructure, and boil-water advisories and discoloration events are becoming more common.

Problems a Whole Home Water Filter Solves

Cleaner Water at Every Tap
Healthier Skin & Hair
Protect Your Plumbing & Appliances
Better Taste & Smell
Peace of Mind

Advanced Water Filtration Solutions

Halco Home Solutions offers state-of-the-art water filtration systems designed to ensure safe, clean, and clear water throughout your home. We utilize Hydrotech products, known for exceeding industry performance and reliability standards, enhancing both performance and product lifespan.

75GPD H.E.R.O.™ Reverse Osmosis System: This system stands out by recovering over 99.9% of water, virtually eliminating waste. Unlike similar systems that waste 4 to 12 gallons for every gallon of purified water, it delivers water of better-than-bottled quality directly to your ice maker and faucet.
HTO Upflow Series: Featuring a unique two-tank design, this system separates media beds, allowing for enhanced removal of chlorine, chloramines, and organics.
89 Series Water Softener: Designed to combat hard water issues, this system prevents scale buildup in plumbing and appliances, reduces soap scum, and alleviates dry skin and dull laundry.

Comprehensive Home Services

Beyond water conditioning, Halco Home Solutions is a full-service provider offering a wide array of home solutions, including HVAC, plumbing, insulation, renewable energy, and more. Our team of licensed professionals ensures that every aspect of your home's comfort and energy efficiency is addressed.

Why Choose Halco for Your Whole Home Water Filtration?

When it comes to home upgrades that actually protect your health, Halco does it—and we do it all. From plumbing and water conditioning to insulation, HVAC, and renewable energy, we’re the Finger Lakes’ one-stop shop for full-home solutions.

Locally owned & operated — not run by private equity or out-of-town investors
24/7 availability — we answer the phone when others won’t
Decades of expertise in water quality across Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca & beyond
Custom system design based on your home’s needs and water tests
Real Halco employees—not subcontractors, not call centers

Whether you need water conditioning, filtration, or full repiping, our licensed plumbers and healthy home experts are ready to help.