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Maintenance and service on water softeners is pretty basic when it comes to the world of appliance upkeep.  The exception to this, however, is the initial installation of the water softener .   Determining the water hardness level, regeneration timing parameters, salt to use, and when to refill the salt so the softener can perform properly can be a bit tricky.  Proper water softener set up can make long term maintenance easier and the softener perform more efficiently and last longer.  Ongoing Maintenance – Tips for Residential Water Softeners Avoid Salt Bridges Salt bridges occur when an empty space is created in the brine tank between the water and the salt.  This prevents the salt from dissolving in the water which is how brine is made.  Without brine the resin beads that soften the water are unable to do their job. The most common cause of bridges are high humidity, temperature changes, or using the wrong type of salt.  Salt bridge...

When walking through the stores these days, it is common to see many beverages are now offering their items in cans such as seltzer, beer, and wines. The idea of water being introduced in can form is on the horizon as well. PepsiCo, one of the largest beverage companies, is taking on this challenge of canned water and states this new revelation is meant to improve the environment. Studies have shown, only 9 percent of all plastics manufactured have been recycled and end up in landfills or in our oceans, whereas about 67 percent of aluminum bought are recycled.  The Aquafina brand made by Pepsi will be introduced early next year to test market the product. More details on this new step for water in the future can be read in this article . Many consumers are shaking their heads no to this new idea however, slowly other products have made the change with great success. Time will only tell if this new can solution will be a winner for water as well.

Are you curious about how your water softener is able to provide your entire house with water that is free of iron and other minerals?  It always amazes me the difference between water that has gone through the ionization process and water that has not.  Admittedly there are times when the salt in the softener runs out and we are left to deal with a shower or two where the water is less than soft, and we definitely notice the difference. In the article from Popular Mechanics, “ How a Water Softener Works (And Why You Might Want One) ” homeowners learn about the inner workings of a water softener, how hard water affects your lives, and how a variety of other water treatment systems can improve the quality of the water in your home.  Water softeners are a terrific tool for bringing soft water to faucets throughout the entire house but for true high-quality drinking water straight from the tap homeowners may consider the installation of an under sink reverse osmosi...