AO Smith HomeShield™ PFAS Water Filtration System
Listen: AO Smith HomeShield PFAS System Explained
- PFAS contamination has become one of the most important topics in water treatment. In this episode of It’s Your Water, Mike Urbans sits down with AO Smith Product Application Specialist Justin Mest to discuss PFAS exposure, treatment technology, NSF/ANSI 53 certification, system monitoring, installation considerations, and the engineering behind the AO Smith HomeShield™ whole-house PFAS reduction system. The conversation explores why certified performance, proper flow distribution, and long-term maintenance planning matter when evaluating PFAS treatment solutions.
HomeShield™ Whole-House PFAS Reduction System
The HomeShield PFAS reduction system features cutting-edge patent-pending anti-channeling technology for consistent water flow. Water is treated with a patent-pending media blend, ensuring superior filtration and extended contaminant reduction. With real-time performance monitoring, long-lasting reliability, and a space-saving design, HomeShield is the smart choice.
- Certified to reduce PFAS¹ to less than 4 ng/L for500,000 gallons.
- Reduces chlorine (taste & odor) for improved taste and quality water from every tap.
- Space-saving design and no drain line required for greater installation flexibility.
- No wastewater for economical and eco-friendly performance.
Features & Benefits:
- 500,000 gallons life expectancy.
- Proprietary A. O. Smith performance indication device (PID) with an intuitive LCD touchscreen for real-time usage tracking and alerts.
- It’s metered with a life light. Green, Yellow & Red when it’s dead. No more basement orphans!
- Meter displays total gallons from install.
- Easy install. It’s a single tank with a Clack 1192 in/out head and V3007 fitting kit.
- It’s GOLD SEAL Certified to NSF/Ansi Standard 53.
- When it’s done, just drain, seal and dispose of it in a municipal landfill.
- PFAS¹ reduction below 4 ng/L for 500,000 gallons at 5-7 gpm.
- Internally validated to reduce chlorine (taste & odor) for 500,000 gallons.
- Treated water from every tap.
- Patent-pending media blend for effective contaminant reduction and extended performance.
- Patent-pending anti-channeling plates promote evenly dispersed flow for optimal efficiency.
- Filters water for less than one cent per gallon with minimal pressure drop, making it an economical and practical choice for homeowners.
- Robust warranty provides greater confidence in the system’s durability and performance.
HomeShield Specifications
| Rated Flow Rate | 5.7 gpm |
| Rated Flow Rate @ 15 psid² | 11.2 gpm |
| Chlorine Reduction Capacity³ | 500k gal. @ 2 ppm free chlorine |
| Min / Max Pressure | 25 psi / 100 psi |
| Min / Max Temperature | 40° F (4°C) / 90°F 32°C) |
| Cold Water Line | Yes |
| Total Dimensions | 15.5" Wide x 59.5" High |
- PFAS substances include: PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, PFHpA, PFHxS
- Claim is not performance tested by WQA. System is not validated for contaminant reduction at this flow rate. Frequent operation at this flow rate may result in reduced overall capacity.
- Chlorine reduction capacity based on internal validation. Not tested and certified by WQA.