GE Water Filter Cartridges

Have you been considering buying a water filter? If so, then you've probably been doing some research and have come across the various companies that make them.

Have you been considering buying a water filter? If so, then you've probably been doing some research and have come across the various companies that make them.

You may have seen information about GE products. While some other brands, such as Brita and Pur, have names that are more familiar in the marketplace and are more directly associated with water purification, when it comes to actually purchasing a unit, the GE water filters are actually used by a large number of consumers.

Maybe water purifying isn't the first thing that springs to mind when you hear the name GE. Other household products and appliances, such as air conditioning units, are more often associated with the brand.

As you are looking into different water filter brands, you might want to take a closer look at the available GE units and how they work before making a final decision.

Removing unwanted aroma notes and tastes from water is one of the main reasons for buying a filter, and GE units take care of that well.

Just as importantly, they filter out undesirable chemicals such as lead and mercury that find their way into the water supply. With GE products you have a choice of three kinds of units: a single stone, dual stone, or reverse osmosis system.

A single stone system uses a carbon filter. It is the least expensive kind of purifier and it is good for a small household where you will not be filtering large amounts of water.

A dual stone system uses a dual carbon filter. This works basically in the same was as the single stone system, but it is able to purify a larger capacity.

It's better for a larger household. A reverse osmosis system removes almost all extra substances from the water. For those with health concerns or who just want the purist possible water, this is the one to choose.

Maybe you're wondering why everybody doesn't buy a reverse osmosis system that takes all the unwanted stuff out of the water. The thing to be aware of is that it's a trade off. A reverse osmosis system removes everything, including vitamins and possibly desirable minerals as well as metals and undesirable additives.

There is no hard and fast scientific rule about this, so each consumer will have to look into it and, based on their own needs and particular heath considerations, decide for themselves.