Tier1 5 Micron 20 Inch x 4.5 Inch | 2-Pack Pleated Polyester Whole House Sediment Water Filter Replacement Cartridge

Whole house water filter systems are designed to remove rust, sediment, chlorine, and other chemical contaminants from all water entering your home, ensuring that you and your family can enjoy clean, healthy, and great-tasting water, no matter where you are in the house. These filters are placed on the main water line entering your home, providing a comprehensive solution for clean water.

Not only do whole house water filters offer the luxury of clean, great-tasting water from every faucet, but they can also help extend the life of appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and washing machines. This is because the filters remove the sediment, chlorine, and other contaminants that would otherwise enter these appliances, preventing wear and deterioration.

The Tier1 5 Micron 20 x 4.5 sediment water filter is a replacement for Pentek ECP5-20BB, 255494-43, 255496-43, and 4PAY5, and is compatible with most 20-inch water filter housings. It features a high-capacity pleated polyester sediment filter that can achieve filtration down to 5 microns, improving water quality at a flow rate of 20 GPM and reducing sediment, dirt, sand, and particles.

The filter has a recommended replacement schedule of every 6 months, depending on the quality of your water, to ensure optimal performance. Tier1 products undergo strict quality assurance testing and are manufactured using the highest quality materials, ensuring durability and reliable performance.

The installation process is quick and easy, with a simple universal fit into your 20 x 4.5-inch whole house water filter system. To install, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Press the red pressure-relief button (if present).
3. Unscrew the housing and remove the large o-ring, wiping it clean and setting it aside.
4. Discard the used filter cartridge.
5. Wash the housing with dish soap and warm water using a non-abrasive sponge or cloth, then rinse thoroughly.
6. Fill the housing one-third with water, add about 1 tablespoon of bleach, and scrub to disinfect, then rinse thoroughly.
7. Lubricate the o-ring with clean silicone grease and check for any damage, cuts, or degradation, replacing it if necessary. Ensure the o-ring is seated level in the groove.
8. Insert the new filter cartridge.
9. Screw the housing onto the cap and hand-tighten, being careful not to over-tighten.
10. Turn on the water supply, press the pressure-relief button (if present), and check for leaks before leaving the installation.

Investing in a sediment-reducing filter like the Tier1 5 Micron 20 x 4.5 provides several benefits. Sediment in drinking water can be an indication of lead or iron contamination, which can cause serious health issues, and the filter can help protect other appliances and possessions from the harmful effects of particles, preventing staining, spots, and wear and deterioration on pipes and appliances. Additionally, if other filtration media are already in place in your home, a sediment filter can increase the lifetime of those filters by reducing the number of particles and contaminants that would otherwise wear them down.

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