HALO Whole-House Water Filtration & Conditioning in Houston

How confident are you in the water coming out of your faucets? Houston's municipal water is treated to meet federal standards, but it is disinfected with chlorine and chloramines and can pick up sediment, rust, and other impurities on its way to your home. Many homeowners notice a chemical taste or smell, dry skin after showering, or scale on fixtures.

A HALO whole-house water filtration and conditioning system treats water where it enters your home, so every faucet, shower, and appliance gets cleaner, better-tasting water. Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning has served Houston since 1979, and we install the full line of HALO water systems.

Why Whole-House Water Filtration Matters

Pitcher filters and refrigerator filters only treat the water you drink. You still shower, bathe, cook, and wash clothes and dishes in unfiltered water. A whole-house system filters water at the point of entry, so you get the same quality water from every tap in your home.

What Can a HALO System Reduce?

HALO systems use high-quality carbon filtration media designed to reduce a wide range of contaminants, including:

• Chlorine - Used to disinfect city water, it causes the chemical taste and smell many people notice
• Chloramines - A longer-lasting disinfectant made from chlorine and ammonia that is harder for basic filters to remove
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - Industrial and fuel-related chemicals
• Pesticides and herbicides - Agricultural and lawn chemical runoff
• Heavy metals - Metals that can leach into water from industry and older plumbing
• Sediment - Dirt, rust, and particles that make water cloudy

Featured HALO Water Systems

HALO 5 Whole-House Water Filtration & Conditioning

• Premium grade carbon media
• Reduces chlorine and chloramines
• ION 2.0 Plus scale inhibitor
• No slippery feel to your water
• 10-year warranty

The HALO 5 uses a five-stage process in a single tank. Acid-washed granular activated carbon and high activity carbon reduce chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, pesticides, and other contaminants for clean, fresh-tasting water. The built-in ION 2.0 Plus conditioner helps keep hardness minerals from forming scale on pipes and fixtures.

HALO H2 ZERO ULTIMATE

• Zero electricity
• Zero backwash, so no wasted water
• Premium grade carbon media
• HALO ION scale protection
• 10-year warranty on carbon media and HALO ION

The H2 ZERO ULTIMATE delivers crystal clear, great-tasting water without electricity or backwash cycles. High activity carbon reduces chlorine and odors, and the inline HALO ION conditioner helps reduce scale buildup in your plumbing and appliances.

HALO Highly Filtered Super Soft Combo

• Filters out sediment
• Removes hardness minerals
• Premium grade carbon media
• Reduces salt use and extends softener life

For homes that want both filtered and truly soft water, this system pairs HALO's zero-backwash carbon filtration with the CK10 water softener. Filtering the water first helps the softener work more efficiently, use less salt, and last longer.

How We Install a HALO System

1. Water evaluation - We discuss your water concerns, look at your water quality, and review your household's water use
2. System recommendation - We recommend the HALO system that fits your water, home, and budget
3. Installation - We install the system on your main water line, usually outside or in the garage, with a bypass valve for service
4. Flush and test - We flush the new media, check for leaks, and confirm good water flow at your fixtures

How Long Does a HALO System Last?

HALO water systems are built for years of reliable service and are designed to last 15 to 20 years with proper use. The HALO 5, H2 ZERO, and Highly Filtered Super Soft Combo all come with a 10-year warranty, and the HALO 5 and H2 ZERO are designed to be maintenance-free.

Is a HALO System Worth It?

For many Houston families, yes. A HALO system improves the taste and smell of water at every tap, reduces exposure to common contaminants, and helps protect your plumbing, water heater, and appliances from scale. Combined with low maintenance and long warranties, it is a long-term investment in your home and your family's water.

HALO Water Filtration Cost in Houston

The cost of a HALO system depends on the model you choose, the size of your home and water service, where the system will be installed, and the plumbing needed to connect it. We provide an exact price after evaluating your home and your water, and we confirm the scope and price before any work begins.

Have older pipes adding rust or sediment to your water? See our whole house repipe service. Protect your home from leaks with a Flo by Moen leak detection system.

Why Houston Homeowners Trust Nick's Plumbing

• Family owned since 1979 - More than 45 years serving Houston homes
• Licensed and insured - Texas Master Plumber License MPL# 38548
• Background-checked technicians - We email you the names and photos of the technicians coming to your home
• Upfront pricing - You approve the price before we start
• VIP members save - Priority scheduling and 10% off with our VIP maintenance plan

Serving The Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and surrounding Houston neighborhoods.

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