Do You Have Rusty Water?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by editor

Rusty water is downright frustrating and can cause loads of problems that can be costly. To begin with rusty water can discolor your toilet bowls and stain your sinks and bathtubs. It can also do a number on your dishwasher and stain your dishes. Even worse, it can stain your laundry when you use your washer. Let’s not forget that it tinges your water and tastes nasty. Continue reading →

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Soft Water – What does that Mean?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by editor

The most common terms used when describing water are ‘hard water’ or ‘soft water’. We have all seen the results of hard water; rust stains, mineral deposits and lack of soap suds. Soft water may have an uncharacteristic salty taste that often renders it ‘yucky’ to drink. Continue reading →

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Fix Your Hard Water Problems With a Water Softener

Posted on October 14, 2010 by editor

Hard water problems can be small annoyances to downright costly. That is why it is important to have your water tested and know whether or not you should have a water softener installed in your home. Hard water is caused by too much calcium and magnesium in the water and while it is not harmful to drink, it can be harmful in other ways. Here are some problems you could be facing if you leave your hard water untreated. Continue reading →

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Whole House Water Softeners

Posted on October 6, 2010 by editor

Whole house water softeners mean better quality drinking water, softer skin, and softer, brighter fabrics when you do laundry. A whole house water softener installation will give you soft water out of every water outlet in your home. It’s no secret why these appliances have become so popular. Continue reading →

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Water Softeners Fix Rusty Water

Posted on October 6, 2010 by editor

Have you ever turned on the faucet to find the water that rushes out is rusty or yellow colored? Rusty water can happen for people who have municipal water and people who have a private well. Often, rusty tap water is temporary and will go away on it’s own, but what can you do if your water is regularly discolored and metallic tasting? Continue reading →

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Different Types of Water Softener Salt

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Home water softeners work by replacing calcium and magnesium minerals present in hard water with sodium (salt). The minerals in hard water cause build up inside water pipes and appliances and prevent the water from moving through them as efficiently as it should. The build up of minerals will actually result in spending more to operate your dishwasher, washing machine and hot water heater, too. Water softeners replace the minerals causing the build up with sodium – but the type of sodium will differ depending on the water hardness and type of water softener installation you have in your home. Continue reading →

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Eliminate Rotten Egg Smell From Water Softeners

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

One of the biggest complaints people have about their water softener is the rotten egg smell that sometimes occurs. The smell originates with the brine tank. If the brine tank gets bacteria inside it, it can result in the unpleasant rotten egg odor. Continue reading →

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Maintaining a Water Softener

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

Having a high quality water softener in your home means you won’t need to spend a lot of time maintaining it – but there are a few things you can do to help save the need for water softener repair later. Most water softener experts recommend you perform basic maintenance activities every 15,000 to 20,000 gallons of water used. For the average home, you would likely use this amount of water every six months or so. Continue reading →

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Benefits of Soft Water

Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin

Most consumers living in an area of the world where clear, clean, safe water is available instantly, take for granted the many ways we benefit from the use of water. Not only necessary for survival, water is used in so many different day-to-day activities. The type of water used in your home can have a significant impact on the comfort of these activities as well as the efficiency and lifespan of household appliances. Households that have hard water often deal with the negative consequences of water that is laden with minerals, some of which cause damage to plumbing systems as well as appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and coffee makers. To avoid these problems, many homeowners opt to install a home water softener system to treat hard water. Soft water offers many of the following benefits. Continue reading →

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Water Softener Installation

Posted on August 20, 2010 by admin

Some people shy away from any project that involves either plumbing or electrical so installing a water softener might be a nightmarish task if you are so inclined, but if you are braver or handier that the average homeowner, then you might be willing to tackle your water softener system. Continue reading →

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