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How Can A Water Softener Save You Money?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | September 17, 2021

While the hard water in your home may not be harmful to your health, it could be costing you hundreds of dollars every year. Investing in a water softener improves your home’s water quality and pays for itself over time with savings on water usage. Today, we will go over all of the ways a … Read more

Top 5 Causes of Low Water Pressure and How to Fix Them

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | September 13, 2021

Good water pressure was once a luxury, but has become a necessity. After a long day of work, nothing feels quite like taking a hot shower or bath to relax. Having low water pressure is something we don’t really think of until something happens and we are left with a sad little drip on our … Read more

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | September 9, 2021

When we think of water, we imagine clear, beautiful streams of crystal clear refreshment…not stinky eggs. So, it is a definite surprise when you fill a glass from the tap, tilt up to take a sip to get a big whiff of rotten eggs.  But why does your water smell and taste like that, and … Read more

Hard Water vs Soft Water – How Do They Differ and Which Is Better?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | July 30, 2021

When you turn on your faucet to wash your hands or to take a shower, does it take a while for the soap to come off? Are there rings of sediment surrounding your tub? Hard water makes itself known in a few ways, whereas soft water prevents the issues hard water can cause. Knowing the … Read more

What is Water Purification and Why is it Important?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | July 20, 2021

When you turn on your faucet to wash your hands or to take a shower, does it take a while for the soap to come off? Are there rings of sediment surrounding your tub? Hard water makes itself known in a few ways, whereas soft water prevents the issues hard water can cause. Knowing the … Read more

Hard Water: How Can It Affect Us And Is It Safe For Drinking?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | July 16, 2021

The water you use comes from the city’s piping system or ground water/well, depending on where you live. As it travels through the ground to your home, the water picks up certain minerals that are kept in the water that streams out of your faucet. The terms “hard water” and “soft water” may sound familiar … Read more

Understanding Water Refiner Systems

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | July 12, 2021

Water is an important part of our everyday lives. From when we wake up to when we go to bed, water is featured in many of the activities we take part in, and is essential for our existence in several ways. Unfortunately, water does not start out clean and ready to consume in most areas … Read more

3 Signs Your Well Pressure Tank Needs Replacement

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | July 10, 2021

More than 43 million people in the US (over 15%) use well water. That’s a lot of wells and a lot of issues can arise with how well water is pumped into your house. While modern wells in rural and suburban areas run great for many years without problems, issues can and do arise that … Read more

How to Know if You Need a New Pressure Tank

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | June 2, 2021

It’s happened to all of us: our water pressure drops, leaving us with little or no running water, and our pressure tank is to blame. Does that merit calling a professional, or should you risk trying to fix it yourself? The problem is, pressure tanks are frequently very difficult to fix, and more often than … Read more