Using A Softening System To Improve Water Quality

Water softening systems can be an upgrade that will substantially improve your water quality by eliminating excess minerals from it. However, it can be difficult to appreciate the benefits that a water softener can provide if you are being misled by some common misconceptions and myths.

Myth: Water Softening Will Be Bad For Your Plumbing

A homeowner may assume that the salt used by the water softening system will be harsh on their plumbing. In reality, this is not the case as the unit will only add an almost undetectable amount of salt to the water. In fact, removing the excess minerals and sediments that may be contributing to your hard water can even avoid some common problems for the plumbing. In particular, it can reduce the accumulation of minerals that may otherwise restrict the flow of water.

Myth: The Taste Of Your Water Will Be Negatively Impacted By The Water Softener

Unfortunately, the minerals that are dissolved in hard water can actually contribute to the water developing a foul taste. This can make it unpleasant to drink or use in cooking. A water softening system is able to actually improve the overall quality of the water by removing these contaminants from it. In fact, a major improvement in the overall taste of the water may be one of the most noticeable changes after you make this upgrade.

Myth: You Have To Add Salt To The Softener System Every Week

A water softening system will utilize salt in order to neutralize and filter out the excess minerals. This can lead to a person assuming that they will need to add more salt to the system on a weekly basis in order to keep it working. While it is true that the salts in the system will need to be replenished, this will typically only be needed once every couple of months. Additionally, the process of adding more salt to the water softener will be extremely simple, which can avoid the need to have a professional perform this routine maintenance.

When storing the replacement salt for your system, it will have to be kept in a dry location. Otherwise, the salt may be clump together, which will likely make it far harder for you to place it in the water softener. Furthermore, salt that has clumped together may not be as effective at removing minerals due to it having significantly less available surface area.

For more information, contact a residential water softening system service near you.