Frequently Asked Questions

Aerus of Great Falls installs whole-house water filtration systems right here in Great Falls. A local specialist handles the full process, from the initial free water test through professional installation, so your entire home's water supply is treated at the source.

A whole-house water conditioner primarily targets hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium to protect pipes and appliances, while a whole-house filtration system removes a broader range of contaminants including sediment, chlorine, and other impurities from every tap in your home. Some households benefit from both working together depending on what the water test reveals.

A free water test is performed at your home and checks your tap water for common issues like hardness, sediment, chlorine levels, and other contaminants. The results give you a clear, plain-language picture of exactly what is in your water so you can choose the right treatment solution with confidence.

The most reliable way to know is with a free in-home water test, which measures the specific minerals and contaminants present in your tap water. Common signs that treatment may help include scale buildup on fixtures, a chlorine taste or odor, stiff laundry, or dry skin and hair after showering.

Reverse osmosis is a point-of-use system typically installed at a single tap, like your kitchen sink, and filters water to an extremely high purity ideal for drinking and cooking. Whole-house filtration treats every water source in your home, so many households use both — whole-house for general protection and reverse osmosis for the highest-quality drinking water.

A cold-water laundry system is designed to clean clothes effectively in cold water, which protects fabrics, preserves colors, and reduces energy costs compared to hot-water washing. When paired with treated, conditioned water, it can also help reduce detergent use and leave clothes feeling softer.

Whole-house filtration systems are designed to reduce contaminants such as sediment, chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, and certain chemicals depending on the filter type installed. A water test identifies which contaminants are present in your specific supply so the system can be matched to your actual needs.

Yes, filtering and conditioning your water at the point of entry helps reduce scale buildup inside pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. Cleaner water means appliances work more efficiently and can last longer before needing maintenance or replacement.

Hard water, which contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium, is common in Montana and can leave skin feeling dry, make hair look dull, and create scale deposits on faucets, showerheads, and appliances. A water test can confirm your hardness level and a conditioner or filtration system can address it directly.

The first step is a free in-home water test, which identifies exactly what is in your water supply. From there, a local water treatment specialist can recommend the right combination of filtration, conditioning, or reverse osmosis equipment based on your actual results rather than guesswork.