Experience the Benefits of Whole Home Water Filtration Systems

San Diego Water Purification Specialists Since 2006.

Installation | Repair | Maintenance

Transform Your Home’s Tap Water into a Safer, Cleaner Source

If you’re concerned about chemicals, hard minerals, or contaminants in your water, you’re not alone. Many households in the area face some of the hardest and most heavily treated water in the nation. At Carini Home Services, we specialize in whole-house water filtration systems, including reverse osmosis, carbon-based filters, and other advanced solutions that deliver clean, healthy water from every tap. Whether you want to upgrade from a pitcher filter or install an under-sink system, our team will help you choose the right option for your home.

Water Filter Installation

Our whole-home water filtration systems are designed to remove chlorine, sediment, VOCs, and even fluoride, providing better-tasting water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and washing clothes. These systems connect to your main water line and purify every drop that flows into your home.

We install:

  • Whole-house carbon filters for chlorine, odour, and chemical removal
  • Add-on fluoride filters and heavy metal reduction units
  • Ultraviolet (UV) light filtration to kill bacteria and viruses
  • Sediment pre-filters for rust and particulate removal
  • Reverse osmosis system upgrades for enhanced purification

During installation, we often inspect old or corroded angle stops (also called sink shut-off valves or quarter-turn valves) to ensure long-term reliability and easy maintenance access.

Water Filter Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance

Do you already have a system in place? We service and maintain a wide variety of home water filters and reverse osmosis systems, whether you installed them with us or not.

Our services include:

  • Filter cartridge replacement (carbon, sediment, fluoride, VOC)
  • Reverse osmosis membrane replacement
  • Diagnosing taste, pressure, or flow issues
  • Leak repair and valve replacement
  • Annual system tune-ups and sanitization
  • Angle stop and shut-off valve upgrades for under-sink systems

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Looking for the best drinking water system? Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the most effective ways to remove a wide range of impurities from your water, including:

  • Fluoride
  • Lead
  • Arsenic
  • PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
  • Sodium
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chlorine and chloramine

We install both under-sink reverse osmosis water filters and whole home RO systems with multi-stage filtration, pressurized tanks, and leak protection. If you’re switching from bottled water or systems like Berkey or Brita, an RO filter can be a low-maintenance upgrade that saves money and reduces plastic waste.

Discover What’s Really in Your Tap Water

Not sure what’s in your water? We offer free in-home water testing to help you understand exactly what you’re dealing with whether it’s hardness, chlorine, fluoride, sediment, or contaminants like lead or PFAS.

Our licensed plumbers will:

  • Test your water’s hardness level (grains per gallon)
  • Check for chlorine, iron, and TDS (total dissolved solids)
  • Explain what each result means for your home and health
  • Recommend the right water filtration or reverse osmosis system if needed

Free Water Testing with any plumbing service call. Mention that you would like your water tested while booking any plumbing repair, and our licensed plumber will provide a complimentary tap water test. Or visit EWG to see what contaminants were found by zip code.

Why Families Rely on Carini Home Services for Clean Water Solutions

✔️ Licensed, experienced, and family-owned since 2006
✔️ Specialized expertise in treating hard water challenges
✔️ Transparent quotes with no pushy upsells
✔️ Full-service support including repairs, maintenance, and installations
✔️ Serving households across San Diego County

How Much Do Water Filtration Systems Cost?

The cost of a water filtration system depends on several factors, such as your home’s size, existing plumbing, current water quality, and whether you’re filtering all the water in your home or just the drinking water at one sink.

Here’s a general breakdown:

  • Whole House Water Filters: $1,500–$9,000+
    These systems connect to your main water line and treat all incoming water. Prices vary based on the number of filtration stages (carbon, fluoride, UV, etc.), flow rate, brand, and whether installation requires plumbing upgrades or permits.
  • Reverse Osmosis Systems: $600–$1,200+
    Designed for under-sink or point-of-use applications, RO systems remove up to 99% of contaminants. Costs depend on tank size, number of filtration stages, filter lifespan, and whether an alkaline remineralizer is included.
  • Filter Replacements and Service: $100–$400+
    Ongoing maintenance includes replacing carbon blocks, RO membranes, sediment pre-filters, and UV bulbs typically every 6 to 24 months, depending on usage and water quality.
  • Financing Available:
    We offer flexible monthly financing options to make clean water affordable for every household.

Ask about current water filtration rebates! Certain programs may cover part of the cost of approved purification or water-saving systems.

Water Purifier Systems

Evince Insight Home Water Filtration System

Evince Insight

The Evince Insight with Nuvia Scale Shield is a water filtration system that does not use salt. The Insight reverses the polarity of calcium carbonate so it does not bond to plumbing, fixtures and appliances. It also uses carbon go remove contaminants.

Additional Information
  • Utilizes a precision programmed backwash cycle (ppbc)
  • Clean, great tasting water – upholds the highest levels of environmental responsibility
  • Reduces exposure to chemicals
  • Economically improves the quality of water
  • Extends the life of pipes by inhibiting scale build up
  • Eliminates the need for harsh soaps, which contain unhealthy and damaging chemicals
  • Adds no chemicals to the environment
  • Improves the efficiency and longevity of water using appliances
  • Reduces and removes chlorine and chloramines, resulting in better tasting, smelling and healthier water
Evince Elevate Tank

Evince Elevate

The Evince Elevate is a water softening system which uses salt to remove hard water and industrial grade carbon to remove contaminants.

Additional Information
  • Dynamic regeneration, a green technology, saves both salt, and water waste
  • Economically improves the quality of water
  • Reduces exposure to chemicals
  • Improves the efficiency and longevity of water using appliances
  • Extends the life of pipes by inhibiting scale build up
  • Eliminates the need for harsh soaps, which contain unhealthy and damaging chemicals
Evince Insight True Home Water Filtration System

Evince Elite

The Evince Elite uses salt to remove calcium carbonate, which protects plumbing, fixtures and water bearing appliances.

Additional Information
  • Dynamic regeneration, a green technology, saves both salt, and water waste
  • Economically improves the quality of water
  • Improves the efficiency and longevity of water using appliances
  • Extends the life of pipes by inhibiting scale build up
  • Eliminates the need for harsh soaps, which contain unhealthy and damaging chemicals
Nuvia Signature Whole House Water Treatment System

Nuvia Thermo Guard

Nuvia Thermo Guard is a point-of-use tankless water heater filtration system for the reduction of sediment and limescale build-up. This system utilizes a proprietary filtration and media blend, protecting water heaters and extends longevity. 

Mitigating scale build-up extends the life of both traditional and tankless water heaters. Left untreated, scale build-up results in significant damage, costly repairs, and higher energy costs. Just 1mm of scale on a heating coil can raise energy costs by 15%! Most, if not all, water heater manufacturers require scale-inhibition treatment in hard water areas or their warranty may be voided. When it fails, the high cost of replacement falls on the consumer alone!

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Features

  • Protects Tankless Water Heaters
  • Single Cartridge, Two-Stage Water Filtration
  • Meets Tankless OEM Warranty Specifications
  • Designed for All Gas or Electric Water Heaters
  • High-Flow Rates up to 40 GPM
  • 5 Micron Sediment Filter
  • For Residential Use
  • Easy Installation

2-Stage Filtration Process

Stage 1 | NW-Sediment Filtration

Stage 2 | NW-Scale Reduction Filtration

Nuvia Clarity 2100 QC Premium Home Water Treatment System

Nuvia Clarity 2100 QC

Premium grade filters, superior technologies, extensive testing, quality-control, and being backed by one of the industry’s most comprehensive warranties, all contribute to Nuvia’s unrelenting dedication to delivering delicious drinking water!

Unobtrusive and high-tech, the Nuvia Clarity 2100 QC is a compact point-of-use system and an ideal choice for clean, high-quality drinking water. The durable, ultra-slim system utilizes an advanced membrane that removes impurities as small as an atom, delivering clean, safe, and delicious water.

Additional Information

4-STAGE FILTRATION PROCESS

Stage 1 | NW-Sediment Filtration

Stage 2 | NW-Activated Pre-Carbon Filtration

Stage 3 | NW-Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration

Stage 4 | NW-Activated Post-Carbon Filtration

Nuvia Signature Home Water Treatment System

Nuvia Summit™

A healthy lifestyle requires attention to every detail. That’s why at Nuvia Water, details matter. With the introduction of the Nuvia Summit, we support your health-conscious lifestyle through the provision of clean, antioxidant-rich, high pH water.

The Nuvia Summit Alkaline Filter will alkalize and vitalize your drinking water. The filter enhances water by adding essential alkaline minerals and substantially increasing the pH value resulting in superior hydration.

Additional Information
  • Alkaline filtration
  • Increased oxygen & hydrogen content
  • Innovative quick change (QC) twist-and-lock filter design
  • Quick connect fittings
  • Durable low-maintenance, reliable design

Areas We Provide Water Treatment Services

Many households in the region face very hard water, often exceeding 16 grains per gallon. That level of mineral content can damage plumbing, water heaters, and appliances over time, especially in older homes or areas with aging infrastructure.

At Carini Home Services, we specialize in water filtration system installations in:

  • Coastal neighborhoods like La Jolla, Del Mar, and Coronado, where high-value homes need protection from scale buildup on fixtures, tile, and luxury appliances.
  • Historic communities such as Mission Hills, North Park, and Hillcrest, where aging copper and galvanized pipes are vulnerable to corrosion from hard water.
  • North County cities like Oceanside, Encinitas, and Carlsbad, where water quality can vary greatly depending on the municipal source.
  • East County neighborhoods, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lakeside, are where extremely hard water is common and whole-home filtration systems are often recommended.

Wherever you’re located, our team can test your water, identify what’s in it, and recommend the best filtration or reverse osmosis system for your home.

Additional Water Treatment

We also install and maintain water softener systems, including salt-free and salt-based systems, to help eliminate hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. If you’re looking for soft water system installation, visit our water softener page to learn more and compare options. Interested in raising the pH of your drinking water? Water alkalizers can be added to your filtration system to restore beneficial minerals and increase alkalinity after reverse osmosis or heavy filtration. Alkalized water may support better hydration and neutralize acidity, making it a popular choice for health-conscious homeowners.

Call Carini Home Services Today

Your tap water may look clear, but it can still contain chlorine, sediment, hard minerals, and harmful contaminants. With a professionally installed water purification system, you’ll enjoy better-tasting water, protect your plumbing, and support your family’s health every time you turn on the tap.

Whether you’re looking for a reverse osmosis system, a whole house water filter, or a full home water purification setup, Carini Home Services delivers expert installation, reliable service, and real results you can taste.

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