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Water Softener Systems - An Overview

One of the most common home improvements made by many Americans is the installation of a form of water softening and filtering. It is an unfortunate fact that around 80% of Americans live and work in areas classified by the U.S Geological Survey as areas of 'hard water', which as you can see from their map, unfortunately lie in some of the areas in which increasing numbers of people are wishing to set up home to take advantage of the warmer climes in those parts of the country. The effects of 'hard water' on the pipe work and appliances of the home range from the obvious, visible, deposits of lime scale which are seen around the sinks, faucets and showerheads in these areas to the less obvious, but potentially far more costly, damage being done to the interiors of our expensive home appliances such as boilers, washing machines and dishwashers, leading to reduced efficiency and ultimately terminal damage. One of the easiest, and cheapest, ways to protect against these

3 Reasons Why Salt Free Water Conditioners Are Superior

Are you ready to purchase a new water softener, but you aren't sure what kind of water softener to purchase? Fortunately for today's homeowner, there are now several different options to select from when trying to find the right water softener. One of these options is the salt-free water conditioner. While many homeowners are still unfamiliar with water conditioning systems, there are actually many reasons to take full advantage of this technology by bringing it to your home. Here's a look at just three reasons why salt-free water conditioners are superior to traditional water softeners. Reason #1: Save Money Perhaps the biggest reason to purchase a salt-free water conditioner is to save money. Saltless water conditioners can help you save money in a number of ways. As with any water softener, getting rid of hard water will help increase the lifespan of your appliances by as much as 30% while also cutting back on repair costs. Getting rid of hard water will also help your