Understanding the Difference Between a Water Softener and Water Conditioner
Searching for the best water treatment system for your home can be confusing. There are so many treatment systems available, and it can be hard to determine which type of system is best for your needs. A couple of the most common types of treatment systems are water softeners and water conditioners. So how do … Read more
What Size of Water Pressure Tank Do I Need for My Well?
Pressure tanks come in many different sizes. This is because household needs vary depending on your well’s depth, location, type of pump, and water use. So if you’re installing a new well or upgrading your current pressure, taking time to calculate which size pressure tank will work best for your well is vital to ensure … Read more
The Many Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water
You’ve heard the dangers of using contaminated water, and you want to do all you can to protect your family from the adverse effects of unclean water. If standard water filters don’t filter out enough lead and other contaminants, you may want to look into getting a reverse osmosis water system. Because of its high … Read more
The Effects of Hard Water on Your Laundry
When you take your clothes out of the washer, you expect them to come out smelling fresh and clean and feeling soft and comfy. Sometimes you may have those extra dirty clothes that need a pre-treatment before washing, but most of the time, a regular wash cycle is good enough. However, if your clothes aren’t … Read more
A Guide to Maintaining Your Reverse Osmosis Water System
A reverse osmosis (RO) system is a great way to ensure that your family has access to clean, delicious drinking water in your home. An RO system can protect your loved ones against toxic contaminants that not only cause smelly, bad-tasting water but have the potential to cause health problems to those drinking it. Since … Read more
Running Your Dishwasher With Soft Water: What You Need to Know
Having soft water in your home has many benefits. It’s healthier, better for your hair and skin, and tastes better. And while you may know how soft water benefits you and your family, did you know that it can also extend the life of your appliances that use water? One of the appliances most affected … Read more
Hard Water’s Impact on Your Home Appliances
Have you been having more problems with your appliances than usual? It may be time to take a look at your water supply. If you have hard water, that could be the cause. It may seem like the worst part of hard water is the annoying rust stains or limescale build-up it can leave on…everything. … Read more
Is Soft Water Better for Your Hair?
If you’ve been thinking of getting a water softener, more perks may be associated with your purchase than just fresher, softer water. For example, did you know that your hair can also benefit from soft water? Hard water contains minerals that make it difficult for soap to lather, meaning more products are needed to get … Read more
Which Salt is Best for Water Softeners?
If you’ve recently purchased a water softener or want to optimize the one you have, choosing the right kind of salt for your water softener is essential. Unfortunately, it can be hard to determine which type of salt you should use with the various options available. Keeping salt in your salt-based water softener is a … Read more