Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
If your utility uses chloramine, a catalytic carbon stage is what actually removes the taste.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Wheaton, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Wheaton kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen water problems we fix
We install under-sink water filters and reverse osmosis systems in Wheaton kitchens — a dedicated filtered-water faucet, a certified system matched to your water and a drain connection done right.
Hard well water
Hard well water scales faucets and fixtures. A softener ahead of the filter protects the system and your appliances.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
Worried about lead
Lead usually comes from pipes and fittings, not the treatment plant. A system certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for lead reduction protects the water you drink.
PFAS and other contaminants
PFAS questions come up on almost every call now. Reverse osmosis and certified carbon blocks reduce PFOA and PFOS — check the certificate, not the box.
Chlorine taste and smell
If your water tastes like chlorine, an activated carbon filter makes it taste clean for drinking and coffee.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
Hard-water spots on glassware and cloudy ice cubes improve with reverse osmosis at the sink.
Don't want to drill the counter
Some systems connect to your existing faucet or use the sprayer hole, so no new hole is needed.
Included with the install
- Water checkWe review your utility's water report and look at your pipes before recommending a system.
- System selectionWe recommend the system type and certifications that fit your needs.
- Dedicated faucetA filtered-water faucet installed through an existing hole or a new hole in the counter.
- Drain connection for RORO systems need a drain connection — installed correctly to prevent backflow.
- Refrigerator lineOptional line to the fridge so ice and water come from the same filter.
- Filter change planWe set up a replacement schedule for cartridges and membranes.
Models, parts and fittings
Reverse osmosisThe most thorough filtration; includes a membrane, storage tank or tankless pump.
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
Tankless ROCompact RO systems without a storage tank — they fit tight sink cabinets.
Under-sink carbon filterImproves taste and odor; many models are certified for lead. Compact and simple.
Before and after: kitchens near Wheaton
Before
Installed
DetailA Wheaton two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. Finished kitchen: a matte black filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a compact reverse osmosis unit with a small white storage tank under the sink. On site this meant system selection, drain connection for RO, plus refrigerator line.
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: wanting better drinking water at the sink. The result: a brushed nickel filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a slim tankless reverse osmosis unit under the sink. Work included system selection, drain connection for RO, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Glen Ellyn →Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. The result: a satin brass filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a tankless reverse osmosis unit with a small remineralization cartridge under the sink. The job covered water check, system selection, plus dedicated faucet.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Winfield →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
The same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →How the install goes
- Tell us about your waterTaste, lead, PFAS or hardness — tell us your concern.
- Recommend a systemWe suggest carbon or RO with the right certifications.
- InstallationWe install, connect and leak-test the system the same day.
- MaintenanceCartridges every 6–12 months; RO membranes every few years.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Wheaton homeowners
Is Lake Michigan water already safe?
Your utility treats the water to federal standards. Filtering at the sink addresses taste and anything picked up in your home's pipes.
Do I need a softener with a well?
Often yes — hard water and iron shorten filter life. A softener or pre-filter in front protects the drinking system.
Can you drill a faucet hole in my quartz or granite?
Yes. A diamond core bit cuts a clean hole in stone, or we reuse a sprayer, soap dispenser or air-gap hole.
Do I need a plumber to install an under-sink filter?
For a basic filter, maybe not. For RO with a drain and a dedicated faucet, we recommend a professional install.
Whole-house filter or under-sink?
For drinking water, under-sink. For hardness or sediment everywhere, whole-house. Sometimes both.
Is Wheaton water hard, and does it matter for kitchen water filtration?
Wheaton's water source: Lake Michigan water from City of Chicago (Jardine plant); six emergency backup wells (per 2015 report; current report not retrieved). That decides which filter stages make sense.
Wheaton plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Plumbing contractors must submit State Plumbing Contractor Registration (055) and State Plumbing license (058). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Wheaton building permit for kitchen water filtration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.