bigred asked:


For those of you who currently have, or have had a water softener I would like to know what you think. I’m trying to decided if it’s really worth the money.
Thanks!

MARGOT

me asked:


I’m starting to look into water softeners for our apartment building. There are 8 units, all with 1 bathroom. I’m trying to figure out how much it would cost to get water softeners installed (we have terribly hard water here), and how much it would cost to maintain them.

I’m not even sure how exactly they work, where exactly they are installed, and how much work it is to maintain them.

EOWYN

The signs of hard water are fairly obvious which makes it that much easier to know when you must soften your water. However, the difficult part can be selecting which water softener is the best for you. There are several water softeners to choose from, so it is important you do your research to decide what is most efficient for your needs.

The most vital aspect to selecting a quality water softener is being an educated consumer. There are tons of different water softeners to choose from, so what makes one better than another? You will want to look at different manufacturers, compare prices, and determine what type of setup will fit and be most convenient for what you’re looking for.

Water softeners come in all sizes, so make sure to find the one that fits. You don’t want to get home and find out that you can’t use your new water softener because of a size problem. Also, look into what type of environment the water softener will be used in. They are quite versatile, but certain units are better than others in certain environments.

A great way to know if you are getting a quality water softener is to look at water softener ratings. This will inform you of the amount of minerals that can be removed from the hard water before the unit requires recharging. Some units may appear promising but require consistent maintenance that can become quite costly.

There are numerous water softener vendors to choose from, so it is recommended that you research and talk to others for any comments they may have. Some of the more popular vendors include Kenmore, Kinetico, and General Electric. Kinetico is known for their convenience and ease of use. However, they are costly units for the amount of upkeep that is required. Kenmore offers a wide range of water softeners from very basic to high-quality units.

Another thing to consider when purchasing your water softener is whether the unit is electric or non-electric. It makes it much more convenient if the unit is electric, but some of the more popular brands like Kinetico are non-electric. The last thing to consider is if you are looking for an ionic exchange unit or a magnetic water softening unit. Both styles are offered by most vendors.

It can be a difficult task to find the perfect water softening system for you. However, with the proper research and some feedback you should have no problem eliminating your daunting hard water dilemma.



By: Nick Wright

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