Most homeowners have heard about hard water before, but don’t know what it means. Water softeners are made to deal with hard water filtration in your home or business. Understanding what hard water is can be important for your home and your health.
A household water softener system removes high amounts of magnesium and calcium---this is what causes hard water. As water flows through the water softener, the system filters out the contaminants, which “softens” the water.
You can test the water quality inside your home, on your own or by calling our plumbing professionals in Downers Grove. While you can test your water on your own, our team can both test your water and install a water softener in the same visit.
If you choose to do it yourself, the kits typically include a few strips containing reactants. These reactants will change the strip's color to show the presence of contaminants in your home water supply. However, contacting our plumbing professionals will provide you with both more accuracy and the tools you need to solve the problem. We specialize in high-efficiency water softeners, in addition to water softener installation, maintenance, and repair, so you’ll never have to worry about hard water again.
If this is your first time dealing with a hard water problem, you may not know what to look for. Here are the signs that show you may need a household water softener system:
While hard water isn’t life-threatening, it can negatively affect your hair, skin, or ruin your clothes. Installing a water softener can resolve all these problems. If you need a water softener or a plumbing expert, contact Robert Bair Plumbing Heating and Air online or by calling our number at (630) 964-1700!