Kinetico Incorporated was founded in 1970 by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Today, Kinetico is a global organization with a comprehensive product portfolio and diverse channels of distribution in nearly 100 countries.
When you soften water using a water softener, does the sodium level increase in my water? Is it safe to drink soft water? Will my water taste salty from using salt and a water softener? How much salt is added to my water using a water softener? These questions are presented to our staff when […]
Salt-Free water systems. We receive many inquiries about these systems and homeowners wanting our company to install them in their homes. These systems seem convenient, easier to maintain, and environmentally friendly, but do they work? Do they actually remove hardness or iron in the water? Do they provide the same benefits as a water softener?
Would you rather have water that will make your skin feel soft and smooth or dry and itchy? Of course, most people would choose soft and smooth. But unfortunately, all do not experience the soft and silky feel because 85% of the water in the United States is hard water. Even when homes are supplied […]
Not all iron is the same. Many homes on well water in Northeastern Illinois are subjected to different types of iron, such as ferrous iron, ferric iron, and iron bacteria. Many people are familiar with ferrous and ferric iron because it will stain clothes and water fixtures. Both ferric and ferrous iron in your water […]
Have you ever seen a pink substance in your bathroom toilet, shower, or tile? Don’t be alarmed; you’re not alone, as many homeowners experience this. Many homeowners think the pink slime is iron in the water. Instead, it’s an airborne bacteria, Serratia marcescens, not harmful to humans or pets. This bacteria grows in wet areas, […]
Did you know 85% of the homes in the United States are affected by hard water? Even homes supplied with city water deal with hard water. A simple appliance, a water softener, will rid hard water in your home. Having a water softener in your home provides many benefits, but do you know how the […]
Hard Water in Your Home Hard water in the home is hard on you and your appliances. Hard water leaves your skin dry and your hair brittle, but it also leaves a film on the shower door and rings in the toilet and bathtub. Hard water creates more work for you as a homeowner and […]
It’s the middle of the night, and you hear water running in the basement. You walk downstairs and find water on the floor. It’s coming from the water treatment equipment. Aaaah! Now what? Who do you call? What do you do? The simple solution- bypass the water treatment equipment.
How full should I fill my salt tank? Since salt is an essential variable in soft water, our employees are often asked, “How much salt should I put in my salt tank when filling it?”
Choosing which water softener salt can be challenging since there are many choices. Which salt is best for your water softener? We dissect the options and give you helpful information the next time you purchase salt for your water softener.
