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Caring for a Home Water Softener System

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Water softeners are common household appliances that are generally purchased and installed as a way to eliminate or reduce the impact that hard water has in the home. These systems are commonly expensive and require some degree of upkeep in order to continue functioning properly. Individuals who are suffering from hard water and who are considering using a softener to resolve their issues are encouraged to become familiar with maintenance requirements before choosing a specific system. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Caring for a Home Water Softener System


1
Water Softener
  • Maintenance Requirements

2
Hard Water
  • Caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium
    particles in the water.
  • Ions occur naturally in the ground.
  • Acquired by water as it travels towards local
    collection facilities.
  • Can create several problems in the home that
    include things like scale deposits, clogged
    pipes, and decreased soap lathering.

3
Softener Use
  • Popular because of their ability to remove or
    alter hardness causing ions.
  • Several different products available on the
    market.
  • Classified as either salt-based or salt-free.
  • Can have varying installation and maintenance
    requirements depending on the system being used.

4
Salt-based Products
  • Generally constructed of two tanks.
  • Primary tank contains a charged resin bed that
    pulls ions out of the water as it passes through
    the tank.
  • Secondary tank stores salt that is used during
    the regeneration cycle to wash the ions off of
    the resin bed.
  • Typically requires dedicated line.

5
Salt-based Products
  • Homeowners will need to check the level of the
    salt in the secondary tank on a regular basis.
  • Households that use large volumes of water or
    that suffer from moderate to severe levels of
    hardness will need to replace salt more often.
  • Special salt can be purchased at most grocery
    stores and home supply stores.

6
Other Issues
  • Salt bridge can form at the bottom of the
    secondary tank when low levels of water are being
    used.
  • Tanks may need to be sanitized if there is an
    issue with bacteria in the water.
  • Additives may be required in cases of high iron
    concentration.
  • Consult local installation specialist.

7
Salt-free Alternatives
  • Typically attach to the outside of existing pipes
    or may require a dedicated line that directs
    water through a tank or filter.
  • Usually claim to alter the structure of ions so
    they cannot precipitate out.
  • Most require little to no upkeep.
  • May be installed by the homeowner of by a
    qualified professional.

8
Resources
  • Water Softener Maintenance
  • www.Homewatersoftenerreviews.com
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