Here in Yakima, WA, understanding the hardness and softness of the water in your home is a common conversation starter. With the impact of agricultural run-off and many of us utilizing well water, we have to work hard to make sure our families have the best possible drinking water. Sometimes it’s hard to know if … Read more
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
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
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
If you’ve been thinking of installing a water softener in your home, you’ve likely realized that there is no shortage of options, making it a tough decision. When shopping for a water softener, keep in mind that the manufacturer’s job is to make you feel like their product will solve your problems. But will it? … Read more
Your water softener requires regular maintenance to keep it running at top performance like any other household appliance. And with water continuously running through it, rust and other residues can build up if you don’t clean it and have it serviced regularly. This is especially true if you have hard water. Although you should regularly … Read more
Several factors influence the quality of your tap water, including where the water comes from, how it’s thoroughly cleaned, the location of your well or treatment center, the state of your city’s water delivery pipes, and so on. In many households, hard water, which contains plenty of minerals and can cause buildup in pipes, is … Read more
If you consistently have to rewash dishes and find an odd film develops on them out of the washer, you might have hard water. Hard water means that your home’s water contains dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other metals. Hard water is not dangerous and is common if your water comes from groundwater versus a public … Read more
If you’re like most homeowners, you want to have the cleanest, healthiest water possible flowing through your taps. However, you might be unsure of the best way to achieve clean, good-tasting water in a way that works for your home and your budget. There are two options to consider to provide your home with clean, … Read more
Water softeners are a great addition to any home, as they not only help to remove certain minerals from your drinking water, they also leave your dishes sparkling every wash and keep your pipes from getting sediment buildup. The lifespan of a water softener can be lengthened or shortened by the care and maintenance it … Read more
It is commonplace for people to hesitate when purchasing a new appliance for their home or business, especially when there is so much information floating around that is at odds with one another. You want to feel excited about your next big purchase, not apprehensive and so this article will help put your mind at … Read more
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
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
Water is water. It’s all the same, right? Not exactly. Water can be considered hard or soft. Hard water leaves a mineral residue behind, and it can be particularly noticeable after washing your clothes. Hard water can also leave stains on light-colored clothing. You don’t need to live with hard water, nor do you want … Read more