If You Aren't Properly Filtering Your Water, Your Customers ARE The Filter
Commercial Water Filtration Services
Water quality affects every part of a food or beverage operation. Whether it is espresso, ice, tea, soda, cooking, or dishwashing, poor water can damage equipment, change flavor profiles, and shorten the life of major systems. EspressTechs NW provides commercial water filtration for restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and kitchens of all sizes. With the right filtration system in place, businesses can protect their equipment, improve product consistency, and reduce maintenance costs.Commercial systems are sized to match real-world usage and flow rates, so whether your business serves hundreds of drinks a day or simply needs clean water feeding ice and dish machines, our technicians can help determine the right setup for your location.
Why Filtration Matters in Commercial Kitchens
Clean water is more than a flavor issue, it is a reliability and cost issue. With proper filtration, you can:
• Reduce scale and mineral buildup in boilers, heaters, and water lines
• Protect ice machines, espresso machines, steam ovens, and dishwashers
• Improve taste and clarity in beverages like coffee, tea, and soda
• Prevent chlorine and sediment from interfering with flavor
• Reduce equipment downtime and expensive service calls
• Extend the working life of high value commercial appliances
Filtration is especially important in areas with hard water or inconsistent municipal sources. A well selected system helps equipment run more efficiently, more cleanly, and with less risk of internal damage.
Filtration Options for Food and Beverage Businesses
EspressTechs NW offers water filtration solutions for a wide range of equipment, including:
• Espresso machines and brewers
• Dishwashers and sanitizing systems
• Ice makers
• Steam ovens
• Soda fountains and tea brewers
• Hot water dispensers
Our technicians can evaluate your existing setup, water source, and equipment list, then recommend a filtration configuration that matches your needs. Systems range from single-stage cartridges to multi-stage commercial setups, depending on water conditions and usage volume.
Ongoing Support and Maintenance
Filters eventually need to be replaced, and commercial kitchens are busy enough without tracking dates and cartridge types. EspressTechs NW can include filtration care as part of your regular maintenance plan, ensuring everything stays on schedule.
We can:
• Assess current water quality and equipment demands
• Install new or upgraded filtration systems
• Replace cartridges on a planned service cycle
• Inspect lines and fittings for scaling or buildup
• Recommend adjustments as business volume changes
This keeps your equipment protected and running efficiently without extra time or effort from your staff.
Do all restaurants need water filtration?
Most benefit from it. Even clean water can contain minerals that cause buildup inside equipment and affect taste.
How often should filters be changed?
It varies based on usage and water quality. Many systems are serviced every few months up to once per year.
Will filtration improve flavor?
Yes. Removing chlorine and sediment leads to clearer taste in espresso, tea, soda, and brewed beverages.
Can filtration reduce repair costs?
Absolutely. Scale and mineral buildup are major causes of equipment failure. Filtration helps prevent that damage.
Do I need different filters for different equipment?
Sometimes. Espresso machines, ice makers, dishwashers, and steam ovens may require specific flow rates and filtration stages. A technician can match the right system to each use.