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How to Bypass a Water Softener (Diagram Included)
A water softener bypass valve lets you divert water away from the softener, running water directly from your underground water line or well straight through your home's plumbing. Most bypass valves are U-shaped, and are located on your water pipe, close to where they're connected to your water softener. Keen to learn how to bypass a water softener for maintenance or for any other reason?
Upflow vs Downflow Water Softener: Which is Best in [year]?
There are two types of ion exchange water softeners available today: Upflow water softeners and downflow water softeners. In this guide, we'll be highlighting the key differences between these softeners and helping you to decide which is best for you. 📖 TL; DR Upflow water softeners send brine up through the resin tank, while downflow softeners flow from top to bottom.
Best Ion Exchange Water Softener of [year] (The Only List You Need)
Our experts tested out dozens of ion exchange water softening systems, and these are the options that consistently performed the best. Best Overall SpringWell SSWater Softener System 5/5★★★★★ Grain Capacity: 32K-80K Water For: Up to 6+ People Flow Rate: Up to 20 GPM Warranty: Lifetime Discount: Get 5% off - Use code GURU5 Runner Up SoftPro EliteWater Softener System 4.5/5★★★★★ Grain #SpringWellSaltBasedWaterSoftener
17 Common Water Softener Problems (+ How to Troubleshoot Them)
Water softeners are built to stand the test of time, but that doesn't mean they won't encounter the occasional problem during their years of operation. Like all appliances, water softeners are prone to malfunctioning from time to time. Luckily, in most cases, you'll be able to resolve the issue yourself, saving the expensive fee for professional maintenance.
What Kind of Salt Should I Use in My Water Softener?
It would be easy for everyone if there was a single type of water softener salt. But there's a range of softener salts, in different sizes, consistencies, and purities. Which type of salt is best for a water softener? How can you invest wisely in the best water softener salt for your needs? We'll be discussing everything you need to know in this guide.
Do Water Softeners Remove Fluoride? (a Water Doctor Explains)
Keen to remove fluoride from your drinking water? Wondering whether water softeners can remove this mineral? You'll find everything you need to know in this guide. TL;DR No, a water softener can't remove fluoride. Water softeners are only designed to tackle hardness minerals that are responsible for limescale. Why can't a water softener remove fluoride? How does a water softener work, and what can it remove?
How Much Does Water Softener Installation Cost? (DIY vs Pro)
Buying a water softener doesn't only involve paying for the system itself. Most people choose to get their water softener system installed by a professional, which adds an extra few hundred dollars onto the upfront bill. Even if you choose to install a water softener yourself, you'll likely have to pay for parts and tools to install the system. TL;DR If you want to know the cost of a water softener installation
Best Upflow Water Softener of [year] (The Only List You Need)
Upflow softeners are much more efficient than their counterparts - save money on salt and water costs. Our Top Pick SpringWell Salt BasedWater Softener System 5/5★★★★★ Process: Ion Exchange Grain Capacity: 32K-80K Water For: Up to 6+ People Flow Rate: Up to 20 GPM Regen Method: Metered Warranty: Lifetime Discount: Get 5% off - Use code GURU5 Runner Up SoftPro Elite High-Efficiency Water Softener
How to Clean a Water Softener (Easy Step-by-Step)
Want to get virtually the same performance from your water softener in a decade's time? Then you'll need to make the time to clean it every now and then. Luckily, cleaning a water softener is easy enough to do yourself. You won't need to pay for a professional to do the job for you - and cleaning supplies cost less than $10. 🤔 Why Clean a Water Softener?
Water Softener Resin Replacement (DIY Step-by-Step Guide)
When you buy a brand-new water softener, the last thing you're thinking about is replacing the resin. It seems so far in the future, given that most water softener resins last for between 8 and 12 years. But time passes eventually, and before you know it, you'll need to replace your old, outdated resin with a new resin. In this guide, we'll be sharing everything you need to know about replacing your water softener
How Much Salt Does a Water Softener Use?
If you're considering buying a water softener system but you want to understand exactly what your salt commitments will look like, you'll find the answers you need in this article. We'll be sharing everything we know about water softener salt usage, including the amount of salt the average water softener needs, and the factors that affect the amount of salt that's needed in a softener.
How to Add Salt to a Water Softener? (Our Expert Explains)
Even someone who knows nothing about water softener systems could probably guess that a salt-based water softener needs salt. If you've just bought a water softener and you're a complete newbie to adding salt to the brine tank - maybe you don't even know which tank to add the salt to - this guide is for you. We've kept things as simple as possible.
How to Tell if Your Water Softener is Working (11 Key Signs)
Just installed a water softener? Wondering whether that unusual sound is a good or a bad sign? Considering live-chatting with customer service? Check out this article first - you should find the answers you're looking for. It can be difficult to differentiate between a healthy water softener and a malfunctioning water softener if you're not sure what signs to look for.
6 Water Softener Disadvantages Explained by an Expert
You've heard about the benefits of a water softener - but what about the stuff the manufacturers don't want you to know about? There's no denying that water softeners offer far more pros than cons. But it's still important to know the disadvantages of owning a water softener before you buy one for your home. That way, you won't be hit with any unpleasant surprises after installing the system.
What Does Water Softener Regeneration Sound Like?
The only way to know that a water softener is doing its job, aside from testing your water hardness, is to listen for regeneration. When a water softener performs a regeneration cycle, it tells you that the system is properly using salt in the resin tank, and replenishing the salt when it runs out. You've heard your water softener making a few random noises, but what sounds should you look out for that tell you the