Water softeners have become a popular solution for tackling hard water in homes, but they also raise an important question: Can you drink softened water safely? While softened water offers many household benefits, including preventing scale buildup and extending appliance life, its sodium content can make some people pause, especially those with specific health concerns…

If your water softener isn’t working properly, you need to fix it immediately.Normally, water softeners last 15- 20 years if taken care of properly. Apparently, you can see if the systems are operating correctly, the controls are fine, and what the salt levels and their consumption. You can also see the resin beads visually and…

If you notice bad odor and smell in your water because of high chlorine levels, you are not alone. Most of our clients come with the same issue, intriguing does a water softener remove chlorine? To your surprise, water softeners don’t remove chlorine from the water though they are best for removing hard minerals from…

In Canada, water softeners are high in demand because they remove hard particles and filter out soft water for home use. A water softener uses an ion exchange method, which uses resin beads to clean the hard minerals from the water. In return these beads get saturated with hard minerals, the process of removing these…

Toronto is one of the most populated cities in Canada, with 9 million people living in it, having highly dense trees, and people from more than 200 ethnicities. With rich demographics, and having more than 25000 lakes, rivers, and water streams, the whole city is supplied with water from Lake Ontario. Though the Ministry of…

Low water pressure from a softener often results from mineral buildup on resin beads, clogged filters, salt bridges, or a faulty bypass valve. Check each component, clear any blockages, and regenerate the system. Cleaning or replacing filters and resin typically restores normal pressure. If your water softener is causing low pressure, start by running a…

Water softener maintenance is generally good for long-term cost savings, but if your water softener is using too much salt, there may be a system fault. Water softener gobbling salt (and money) faster than it should is a sign that something’s wrong. Excessive salt use can drive up costs, flood your drain with brine, and…

A clogged water softener is as good as a malfunctioning water softener. That’s because it reintroduces hard water into your home and also, the menace it brings, including soap scum, limescale buildup, and brittle, frizzy hair. And worst of all, when you kneel to check the brine tank, you find it overflowing with water. The…

If you feel your water softener isn’t working as it should or notice all your hard water signs returning, it’s time to check the brine tank for the water softener salt bridge. But what is a salt bridge in a water softener? Before diving into what a salt bridge in a water softener is, you…

We understand the charm of DIY projects and how they all make you feel so creative while saving you money and providing a sense of accomplishment. However, installing a water softener at home can lead to more frustration than fulfillment. Suppose you’ve brought your fancy new water softener home and DIY-ed it with the manual…