There’s More to Water Softeners Than You May Know
1. Prevents Corrosion
Water softeners reduce mineral buildup that can corrode your pipes and plumbing fixtures, protecting your home’s infrastructure.
2. Extends Appliance Lifespan
By eliminating hard water minerals, water softeners help appliances like hot water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines last longer and perform more efficiently.
3. Reduces Limescale Buildup
Softened water prevents limescale deposits in kettles, faucets, shower heads, and glass shower walls and doors, keeping them clean and functioning properly.
4. Healthier Hair and Skin
Soft water is gentler on your skin and hair, reducing dryness, irritation, and buildup left behind by hard water.
5. Saves Energy and Money
With less limescale and mineral buildup, appliances use less energy and require fewer repairs, saving you money over time.
Experience the Benefits of a Water Softener
Installing a water softener improves your home’s water quality, prevents mineral buildup in pipes, extends appliance lifespan, and leaves your skin and hair feeling smoother—all while saving you money on maintenance.
Ion Exchange Water Softener
An ion exchange water softener removes hard minerals like calcium and magnesium by exchanging them with sodium ions to soften the water. This reduces scale buildup in your pipes and appliances.
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What to Consider When Installing A Water Softener
Water Hardness Level
Your water’s degree of hardness is classified in terms of its calcium carbonate concentration. The lower the concentration, the softer your water.
Grain Capacity
Water softeners have a usage capacity, so depending on your water hardness level, daily water use, and the number of people in your home, you may require a smaller or larger grain capacity water softener.
Flow Rate
Your water flow rate is calculated using a formula to determine the volume of water per minute that streams through your pipes.
Maintenance and Salt Replacement
We offer water softener services in Alberta to keep your system operating properly. If you choose an Ion Exchange water softener, you will need to replenish the salt as necessary.
Cost
The initial cost of getting a water softener is negligible and you will get a longer lifespan for your existing appliances, saving you money down the road. You may also find that you will need less soap in the shower and for your laundry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a water softener need maintenance?
Typically, water softeners function well on their own. With an ion exchange water softener, you will add salt when needed. The time frame is based on your usage but every 3 months is a general measure. If there are any issues, Our water softener services in Alberta can help maintain your system.
How does a water softener work?
There are different types of water softeners. Ion exchange water softeners work by adding salt to the water removing the minerals.
Is hard water harmful to me or to my home?
There are no known health risks associated with drinking or using hard water. However, hard water can leave you with dry skin and hair, as well as an itchy scalp. In your home, hard water can leave limescale in your appliances, fixtures, faucets, etc affecting their operation and look.
What is hard water?
Water typically contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. The higher the concentration of minerals, the harder the water. This mineral concentration will depend on your location.
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