A water softener is used to remove hardness and iron in the water using salt as part of the ion exchange process.
Oh no. You realize you forgot to check your salt tank, your salt tank is out of salt, and you have hard water. You thought about checking it multiple times in the last week, but never did. So now you’re stuck with hard water stains for a short time. Inspired by overwhelming customer response, Kinetico […]
In the middle of winter, temperatures are sometimes bitterly cold. We take one step outside and want to walk right back inside. Colder temperatures bring drier air and potentially sandpaper-like skin. Keeping skin moisturized in winter is a constant battle for many. Try these helpful tips to keep your skin soft and smooth during the […]
You’ve decided it’s time to address the water problems in your home. It’s time to set up a water consultation with a local water professional. When they meet with you, they will conduct a water analysis, plumbing audit, and provide a solution to your problems. One aspect to not overlook is the plumbing audit, which […]
When it comes to home projects, many try the do-it-yourself route. TV home shows often show how easy it is to transform an entire home in thirty or sixty minutes. What we don’t see are the miscues. We usually take on projects when we’re better off buying from a local water treatment professional with professional […]
Owning a water softener is great for your home’s appliances, your clothes, and your hair and skin. As with any appliance, there is usually minimal maintenance, which for a water softener is filling the salt tank. Not filling your salt tank is like trying to drive your car without gas. Unfortunately, an empty salt tank […]
Many homeowners are faced with water issues such as hard water, iron staining, or sulfur/chlorine odors. The way water is treated has changed over the years, and there is no longer one size fits all. In the past, it was common to install a water softener and think all your water issues were resolved. In […]
Hard water is the pits! The time will come when a homeowner will need to replace water treatment equipment or purchase new. The tough decision is to rent or buy, and the decision depends on each homeowner’s situation. Purchasing is not the only option. Companies rent water softeners for a short-term lease, which can be […]
– MYTH: A WATER SOFTENER IS A WASTE OF MONEY The cost of a water softener can cause sticker shock. Some people don’t think they need soft water, not for that price. A water softener is helpful like any other appliance in your home. The fact is a water softener is one of the only […]
Have you ever turned on the faucet in your bathroom or kitchen only to find water trickles out? It’s irritating for you and inefficient for your home. Low water pressure makes your appliances work harder and takes longer to fill the bathtub, wash machine, or dishwasher. If you are on a private well, it can […]
How often have you been to a restaurant, drank the water, and it smelled like a swimming pool? Probably too often. You can also experience this obnoxious smell when filling a glass of water at your home. For homes on city water, you experience this because municipalities must add certain chlorine levels to keep the […]
