Even if your house is empty and you’re sipping bottled water, change the filter once a year. Bacteria and mold love a dark, damp filter. It’s like a five-star hotel for gross stuff. A stale filter can turn your “fresh” water into a germ party.
I know, I know—it’s yet another chore. But look on the bright side: you’re not having to change the filter on a spaceship. Or a deep-sea submarine. That would be way harder.
So here’s your cheat sheet. For sediment: every three months (or sooner if you see mud). For carbon: every six to twelve months. And always, always check when the pressure drops or the taste turns weird.
And if you’re still confused? Just pick a date—say, the first day of each season. Spring cleaning? Change the filter. Fall prepping for holidays? Change the filter. It becomes a habit, like forgetting your gym membership or pretending you’ll read that book.
Your water will taste better, your pipes will last longer, and your shower will feel like a rainforest again. Not a drizzle. A rainforest. Now go swap that cartridge. I’m proud of you.
