What is the Maintenance of a Whole Home Water Softener
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Water Softener

Living with hard water is, well, hard. It gunks up your appliances, turns your skin flaky and dry, and makes your water taste a little bit off. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the effects of hard water in your home. Enter: the whole home water softener.  Whole home water softeners remove calcium and magnesium […]

5 Things To Look For When Buying A Water Softener
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Water Softener

The right softener for your water supply is essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy home. Investing in a softener can help prevent mineral build-up and extend the life of your appliances. It is imperative for you to do research and determine the best softener for your home.  Here are five things you should […]

How Can You Tell if the Water at Your Home Is Safe To Drink?
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Water Treatment

The level of cleanliness and safety for water at your home largely depends on your type of filtration system. If you don’t have a RainSoft water treatment system, your water may contain harmful minerals like iron and lead, excess amounts of chlorine or fluoride, or dangerously high levels of microorganisms like E. coli. This article […]

Reasons Why Your Washer Smells Like Eggs
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Laundry

When you put your clothes in the wash, you expect them to come out smelling clean and fresh. Unfortunately, sometimes things can get in our water supply, turning what should be an everyday chore into a batch of rotten eggs. Or, at least, it will smell like rotten eggs.  You may have experienced this with […]

5 Ways To Treat Hard Water at Home
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Hard Water

Water is a precious resource, and unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly scarce. Hard water can be very problematic in homes as it can cause buildup in pipes, reduce the effectiveness of detergents, and create spots on dishes. Below are five methods you can use to treat hard water at home without breaking the bank. 1. […]

How Soft and Hard Water Affects Your Pipes Differently
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Hard Water

Turning on the faucet to get a glass of water doesn’t often conjure up images of dirty pipes. In thinking about where your water comes from, many people have questions as to how it comes to effortlessly flow out of the taps and faucets in your home. How does the condition of your water, whether […]

Why Does My Water Smell Like Sulfur?
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Water Treatment

One of the things that’s easy for us to take for granted is clean water. Turn on the faucet, turn on the shower, and you expect a clear and clean stream. That makes it more alarming when something goes wrong with our water.  Sometimes, it’s not clear that there is something wrong with our water. […]

How Does a Water Softener Work?
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Water Softener

Hard water contains high traces of minerals that are tough on your home and your appliances and cause your wallet to eventually take a beating. The mineral buildup can lead to drain clogs and pipe blockages that can potentially lead to thousands of dollars in plumbing repairs. Hard water can also wreak havoc on your […]

Signs It’s Time to Change Your Whole Home Water Softener Filter
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Water Softener

Whole home water softener systems do a wonder for your home. They make your water taste better, protect your appliances, and make it so that when you bathe, you don’t have that filmy feeling when you step out of the shower.  However, once you install a whole home water softener, that isn’t the end of […]