Yes — like any water filtration system, regular maintenance is important to keep your Glacier Fresh Reverse Osmosis system performing at its best. Filters and membranes should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommended schedule to ensure clean, great-tasting water and optimal system performance.

Typical replacement schedule:

Sediment Filter – every 6–12 months

Carbon Filters – every 6–12 months

RO Membrane – every 2–3 years

At Air and Water Care, we can help remind you when it’s time for replacements and provide professional maintenance if needed.

Many homeowners can replace the filters themselves, especially on the Glacier Fresh tankless models with quick-change filters. However, if you prefer, the Air and Water Care team can handle filter replacements and maintenance for you to ensure everything is working properly.

Most reverse osmosis systems are installed neatly under the kitchen sink with a dedicated drinking water faucet beside your main tap. Depending on your home and plumbing setup, they can also be installed in other locations where a water line is available.

Approximate system dimensions:

Tankless System:
16” x 5.5” x 17”

The compact design makes the Glacier Fresh system a great fit for most under-sink spaces.

With proper maintenance and regular filter changes, a quality reverse osmosis system like Glacier Fresh can last many years. Routine maintenance helps protect the membrane and keeps the system operating efficiently.

Reverse osmosis removes many dissolved minerals along with contaminants. However, most essential minerals your body needs come from food — not drinking water. A balanced diet provides the minerals needed for healthy nutrition.

The Glacier Fresh Reverse Osmosis system is designed to help reduce a wide range of common contaminants, including:

Chlorine

Lead

Fluoride

Copper

Arsenic

Barium

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Microplastics

Pharmaceuticals

Sediment & impurities

Certain bacteria and viruses

This helps provide cleaner, safer, and better-tasting drinking water right from your tap.

Replacement filter costs vary depending on the system and filter type. Our team can provide pricing and maintenance options, and we’ll help make sure you always know when your filters are due for replacement.

Yes! Air and Water Care offers free in-home water testing to help identify issues with your water quality and recommend the best filtration or water treatment solution for your home.

A water softener and a reverse osmosis system serve different purposes:

Water Softener: Removes hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium to help prevent scale buildup and protect plumbing and appliances.

Reverse Osmosis System: Filters drinking water to reduce contaminants, chemicals, heavy metals, and impurities for cleaner, better-tasting water.

Many homeowners choose to have both systems working together for complete water treatment throughout the home.