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    • Understanding the soft water process
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    • Your home on hard water
    • How (And Where) Hard Water Impacts Your Home
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    • What Size Water Softener and Grain Capacity Do I Need? A Homeowner’s Guide
    • How to choose a water softener for your home
    • How Water Softeners Work
    • Water softener buyer’s guide
    • Easy ways to test your water
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    • How Do I Know If My Water Softener Is Broken?
    • Water softener installation made easy
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New Year, New Water for Your Home Maintenance person in a blue checkered shirt fixing the door to a washing machine

New Year resolutions don’t always have to do with diet or exercise. Home improvements can sometimes suffice as being a great way to improve your life that benefits the entire household. Whether you have a home improvement wish list or repairs that need some attention, the New Year can be a great time to analyze […]

Quick Water Softener Maintenance to Prep for Long Winter Days pour salt in water softener maintenance

The hot days are coming to an end meaning chilly days are right around the corner. As the temperatures begin to drop outside, there’s a strong possibility of pipes freezing, so maintaining your appliances is critical.  Water Softener Seasonal Maintenance Checklist 1. Check softener for any salt bridging 2. Clean the brine (salt) tank with […]

Top tips for the DIYer A diagram showing a computer, a glass of water, water softener and water pipes

When it comes to water softeners, the selection and installation process can be a bit overwhelming. But with a few easy tips, savvy DIYers can solve their hard water problems easily and affordably.

Water softener maintenance made easy A blue marker checking boxes on a piece of paper

In the world of appliances, water softeners are wonderfully low-key. Although low maintenance, there are a few easy ways you can make them work more efficiently and last longer.

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