Water Softener Installation & Repair in Forney, TX
There is no denying the toll hard water can take. The mineral content will build up around your faucets, create scale in some of your plumbing, and generally make a nuisance of your fixtures. A water softener of the right size can put an end to those hardness minerals before they have a chance to travel through the rest of the house.
At DWV Plumbing Services LLC we are here to help you with the installation, service, and replacement of your water softener. We do not simply put in the largest filtration system on the market. Our recommendation for a softener comes after we have taken stock of your water quality, how much water your household uses, the number of fixtures you have, and the overall layout of your plumbing. The idea is to select equipment that meets your home’s demand without putting an undue restriction on the flow.
You may be dealing with hard water if you see white buildup on faucet aerators or scale on your fixtures. It is easy to spot mineral deposits around a showerhead or notice a reduction in water flow from small openings. Well water in particular can have a high mineral count depending on local conditions. An analysis of the water, often measured in grains per gallon, will tell you what you are working with so there is no guessing when it comes to choosing a treatment.
What makes a softener different from standard water filtration is its purpose. Filtration media might be used to deal with sediment, chlorine, or taste issues. A softener is meant to get at the calcium and magnesium that cause hardness. While you may like to have both, they are doing separate jobs. Softened water means less scale for your home and smoother operation for valves and other components. We have been known to come across shutoff valves in older homes that are still a cinch to operate because a softener has been in place for decades to keep the inside of the valve clear.
When it comes time to install one, sizing is everything. You might think the square footage of the house is the deciding factor, but it is really about the demand from all the bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen fixtures. If the unit is too small, it cannot handle peak usage and you will feel it in the water pressure. We will look at the fixture count and expected usage to ensure the system is reliable.
Installation is more involved than just setting the equipment in the garage. The softener has to be in position to treat the water before it goes into the home, which sometimes means rerouting the main line. Finding a practical way to run lines to the garage over a driveway or sidewalk can be the most difficult part of the job. A professional will make sure there is adequate space for the unit, proper drainage for regeneration, and good access for any future work.
Like any piece of equipment, a softener requires some upkeep. If you start to see hard water symptoms again, or the system is not regenerating and using salt as it should, it is time for a technician to have a look. We can determine if a repair is warranted or if the unit has run its course and needs to be replaced.
Do not confuse a softener with a whole-house filter; they are not the same thing. If municipal debris or taste is the issue, filtration is where to start. For the calcium and magnesium, you need a softener. You may opt for both, or even a reverse osmosis setup for cooking and drinking. The best course of action is dictated by the quality of the water in your home.
If you are finding that hard water is affecting your plumbing, give us a call. DWV Plumbing Services can evaluate your options and provide the kind of precise installation in Forney, TX that ensures dependable water. Contact us to put in a softener or to have your current system serviced.