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Water SoftenersWe've been installing water softeners
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Water SoftenersWe've been installing water softeners
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How Do Water Softeners Work?Water softeners pass water through a resin medium which attracts the hard metals, so the water which enters your house is soft- without all those hard metals. The hardness of your water determins how often this medium needs to be cleaned or
regenerated. This is done by agitating the resin with water and salt. The resin
drops the hard |
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Water softeners make a difference
in the quality of your water. If your water has metals in it like iron, magnesium or
calcium, then it's considered hard water. You need a water softener to rid your
water of these impurities. Soft water will save you money and provide benefits in
many ways. Your food will taste fresher. Your laundry will come out softer,
cleaner and brighter. Even your hair will feel softer and silkier. You will use less
soaps and detergents. 
metals and attracts
the salt. Then the salt is rinsed clean. This is called back-washing and it's
the way that a water softener gets rid of all the hard metals that it has collected from
your water supply. They just go down the drain and not into the water you use in
your house. All back-washing is controlled by a metered clock. This
allows the soft water needs of your family to be met safely while saving you money.