HomeWater 101 -
  • Hard Water Basics
    • A Look at Hard Water Across the US
    • Water Softener Terminology Explained
    • Understanding the soft water process
  • Home & Health
    • Hard water’s impact on grooming
    • Your home on hard water
    • How (And Where) Hard Water Impacts Your Home
    • Interactive Water Quality Map
  • Solutions
    • How to choose a water softener for your home
    • How Water Softeners Work
    • Water softener buyer’s guide
    • Easy ways to test your water
    • Your personalized softening solution
  • Install & Maintain
    • Water softener installation made easy
  • More Facts & Fixes

The Nuts and Bolts

  • Hard Water “Watch Outs”
  • Healthy Family, Happy Home
  • Selecting the Right System
  • The Nuts and Bolts
  • Urban Myths
  • Your Water
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 […]

How often should I add salt to my water softener? A diagram showing a bag of salt needs to be added to a water softener

The type of water softener, size of the brine tank, water hardness and household water usage all determine how much salt you need and how often you’ll need to replenish your softener’s salt supply.

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.

Making room for your water softener Water softener with checkmarks next to text saying “near a drain, 10 feet from water heater, near an outlet”

Depending on the style of your house and where you live, finding the perfect place for your water softener may be a breeze or it may require a little extra investigation.

Hard water by the numbers A graphic of a drop of water with numbers inside

If you’re new to the numbers associated with hard water, here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to see in your water softener research.

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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