Water Softeners

In Phoenix, water softeners are essential. Minerals and sediment abound in the local water supply, which can damage pipes, sinks, and even your skin and hair. In this post, we’ll give you some tips on how to tell if your water softener is working properly. Water Softener Basics Before we get into diagnostic strategies, let’s cover a few water softener basics and learn how water softeners work. The water softeners we carry at American Home Water and Air (and most softeners, for that matter) work by replacing calcium and magnesium ions in your water with sodium ions. This is achieved …

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Adding salt to your water softener is key. Without it, ion exchange-based systems simply won’t work. Many factors determine how much salt to put in a water softener, including the type of system, the brine tank’s size, your water hardness level, and daily water usage. Those are a lot of things to keep track of. In this post, we’ll give you some pointers for doing just that and keeping your softener running smoothly. How to Add Salt to a Water Softener Before we get too deeply into how much salt you need, let’s tackle to basics: how to add salt …

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When it comes to the question of ‘hard water vs. soft water,’ people are typically most concerned with potential health impacts. In this post, we’ll take a thorough look at this topic to help you understand why a water softener is essential for your health. What is Hard Water vs. Soft Water? First, let’s briefly establish an understanding of what hard and soft water actually are. Hard water (found in roughly 85% of the United States) is rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium. As hard water passes through your plumbing and other water equipment, it produces what’s known as …

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