Whole House Water Softener
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Most whole house water supplies feature additives like chlorine and fluoride, as well as mineral contaminants like iron, sulfur, lime, and others that can cause problems like staining or odor.
A common solution is to use pitcher or faucet water softeners, which are effective, but annoying. Pitcher filters must be refilled frequently, and faucet softeners must be attached to all the faucets in the house.
This is where a water softener for the whole house can really make a difference.
Whole house water softeners clean your whole water supply, meaning there's no more pitcher filling or messing with faucets, and all your water is improved, from the tap to the shower.
Hard water – that containing mineral contaminants, causes a lot of problems. Pipe scale, deposits on clothing and dishes, mineral build up in appliances, and decreased cleaning power when you use detergents are all side effects of hard water.
How Whole House Water Softener Works
Water softeners use a process called ion exchange to trap mineral deposits on resin beads as the water moves through them. This process is done to water coming into the house through the main supply line.These beads eventually develop calcium, magnesium, and other mineral buildups.
Fortunately, whole house systems use a system that flushes the beads with a regenerant.
People who have sodium sensitivities or controlled sodium diets should be aware that softened water can carry more sodium than hard water, and should discuss this with their doctors in advance.
Popular Whole House Water Softeners
There are lots of different whole house models available on the market. They have many different features, are priced to fit any budget, and can take on any water softening job, provided you buy the right one.Here's the lowdown on two home water softeners that could help you get cleaner, improve water heater efficiency, and say goodbye to spotting on glasses and appliances.
Those looking for a robust water softener to treat the whole house and provide filtration for bad tastes, chlorine, and other problems should try the EWS 1354 Water Conditioner / Softener for medium to large homes.
It uses a catalytic process to soften water, instead of the usual ion exchange. This means that there's no increased sodium in the finished product.
A powerful high-end softener fit to work for years without much maintenance, this EWS 1354 does carry a correspondingly hefty price tag. However, not everyone needs as much filtration as this product provides.
For people who don't require quite as much from their water softener, or who are just more budget-minded, there's the Pelican PC600 Premium Whole House Water Softener and Filter.
This water softener takes care of one to three bathrooms, and costs less than a third as much as the previous model. It still provides softer water, and removes or reduces particulates, sediment, and nasty-tasting chlorine.
A four stage filtration process provides sparkling, soft water with no unpleasant taste. This softener also comes with a five year/600,000 gallon warranty, so that purchasers can rest easy, knowing their investment is safe.
Related article: How Does A Water Softener Work?
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