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5 Questions To Ask A Water Softener Company Before Buying One

Hard water can be difficult to deal with. While it is not a major health concern, it can cause skin irritations. Also, hard water corrodes your plumbing system leading to the leach of toxic metals and chemicals into your water. Remember that ‘icky’ feeling after every shower and the feel of stiff clothes even after a few washes? Definitely not how you imagine living for the rest of your life.  Luckily, hard water issues can be solved. However, choosing the best hard water solution is not so easy. If you are looking for hard water softeners, here are some questions …

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What Size Heat Pump Do You Need For Your House?

For a house to be comfortable, you need to set the right temperatures especially in regions that move from significantly hot months to significantly cold months. For this purpose, you need a functioning heating and cooling (HVAC) system in your house.  This is where heat pumps come in. A heat pump is an incredibly effective way of heating and cooling your home.  “So, what size heat pump do I need?” You may ask. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all heat pump for every house. Generally, the bigger your house, the bigger the heat pump you will require.  However, the size of …

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

When looking for the best way to cool your space, either home or office, heat pumps aren’t the first item on many people’s minds – an AC is. Well, that’s understandable, primarily due to their names.  However, just like an air conditioner, a heat pump is designed to cool or warm your house or office. In fact, their functionality is also almost identical. So, when you want to heat or cool your rooms, a heat pump is also an excellent option.  But how does a heat pump work exactly? Before that, it’s more prudent first to understand what the device …

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Is Well Water Safe To Drink In Arizona?

The highest percentage of tap water in Arizona (around 60%) comes from surface water. However, the remaining 40% is sourced from groundwater.  This is a significant concern, especially considering that various researches have shown groundwater in Arizona to contain a harmful carcinogen known as chromium VI. This chemical was made quite famous by Erin Brockovich, who worked tirelessly to build a case in 1993 against PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric Company) in California. This lawsuit even inspired the creation of Erin Brockovich’s film in 2000, starring Julia Roberts.   So, does Chromium VI make groundwater in Arizona too unfit to drink? …

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How Do Water Softeners Affect Septic Systems?

Due to calcium, magnesium, and other hard elements in our water sources, water softeners have become quite common in many homes. Water softeners help make the water soft by removing or reducing the amount of these elements that get to our plumbing system. This, on the other hand, makes it ideal for laundry, cleaning, drinking, showers, etc. Hard water not only makes soaps and detergents less effective but also results in scum formation, which affects the color of your garments. Also, it leads to various problems in the plumbing system as the minerals corrode the pipes and appliances. This subsequently …

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