First, get a water test. It’s usually free from local hardware stores or $50 from a lab. This stops you from buying a system that’s too fancy or too weak for your water—kind of like a dating app for your pipes. Then, shop around. Online retailers like Amazon or specialty sites often beat local hardware stores by 20–30%. And don’t fall for “lifetime filters”—those are marketing fairy tales. All filters die.
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Another hack: DIY installation if you’re brave. Watch a YouTube video, cry a little, then call a friend. Or, if your plumber is chill, ask for a discount if you buy the system from them. They’ll probably roll their eyes, but it’s worth a shot.
