Hard and Rusty Water

July 18, 2024/in Iron Filters, Maintenance, Water Conditioning, Water Quality, Water Softeners /by PhilSteele

How to Deal with Rusty and/or Hard Water

Most U.S. family homes have hard water. You notice this most when washing dishes, doing laundry, or showering. There’s excessive lime and chalk buildup in your sinks and showers. And even your skin and hair feel dry and itchy after you’ve washed.

Water softeners remove unwanted minerals and improve the quality of your water.

If you have red or brown deposits in your sinks or drains, then you most likely have a high concentration of iron in your water. These are two common problems that can be addressed with different water conditioning solutions.

What is Hard Water?

Hard water is water that has collected a large amount of calcium, magnesium and other minerals in it. Hard water is not harmful to your health, but it is harmful to your home. Living in a home with hard water can be a costly problem. When dissolved minerals combine with heat, it leaves scale and buildup that damages pipes, appliances and fixtures.

Brenneco Plumbing Services

March 25, 2024/in Drain Service, Faucets, Frozen pipes, Iron Filters, Plumbing Services, Reverse Osmosis water system, Sump Pump, Uncategorized, Water Conditioning, Water Quality, Water Softeners /by PhilSteele

Brenneco Plumbing is Ready to Handle Your Plumbing Problems

Knowing a good plumber can come in handy when you find water collecting on your floor, a drain plugged up, or you are tired of drinking rusty or smelly water.

Brenneco Plumbing has been taking care of our community’s plumbing needs for over 40 years. It has the experienced and trained plumbers that can help you with any of your plumbing needs. Read more →

Water Softener Problems

July 6, 2023/in Faucets, Maintenance, Uncategorized, Water Softeners /by PhilSteele

Signs Your Water Softener Isn’t Working Properly

For most of us in central Indiana where hard water is prevalent, a water softener is pretty much a necessity. It’s one of those items that we depend on to work all the time and don’t fully appreciate until it stops working properly.

Mostly likely, your water softener doesn’t just break and stop working all at once, but over time it slowly stops completely softening your water. Here are a few signs that your water softener may need to be serviced. Read more →

How to Eliminate Hard Water

May 22, 2020/in Uncategorized, Water Conditioning, Water Softeners /by PhilSteele

How Important is Soft Water in Your Life?

Nearly 85% of the U.S. has hard water. You notice this most when washing dishes, doing laundry, or showering. You see watermarks on your faucets, even though you just cleaned them. There’s excessive lime and chalk buildup in your sinks and showers. And even your skin and hair feel dry and itchy after you’ve washed.
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Will a Water Softener Remove Rust?

February 6, 2017/in Water Conditioning, Water Softeners /by admin

You’ve tried just about everything, but you just can’t get rid of the rust stains in your shower, on your sinks, and even on your white clothes. This is a more common problem than people realize. But, what if you could stop scrubbing all together? Water softeners don’t only reduce rust stains from water, but eliminate rust altogether. Read more →

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What Is the Best Way to Get Rust Out of Water?

January 3, 2017/in Water Conditioning, Water Softeners /by admin

Anyone who has spent hours scrubbing their tubs or sinks knows how annoying rust stains are. But, what causes these pesky stains? More importantly, how do you get rid of them? Here is what you need to know about getting rust out of your water.

How Can Water Tests Identify Contaminants?

December 5, 2016/in General Questions, Water Conditioning, Water Softeners /by admin

Safe water is crucial to your health and well-being because you use water for almost everything. But can you rely on only the taste, color, and odor of your water to ensure it’s safe? Here are a few ways water tests can identify contaminants that are lurking undetected in your water.

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Five Signs Your Water Softener Isn’t Working Properly

October 31, 2016/in Water Softeners /by admin

A water softener is a part of your home that you may not fully appreciate until it suddenly stops working. The sooner you notice that something in your water softener is not right, the easier it will most likely be to fix. In today’s blog post, we’re going to discuss five signs that your water softener is not working as it should be and how to fix it. Read more →

Your Complete Guide to Choosing a Water Softener

October 25, 2016/in Water Conditioning, Water Softeners /by admin

Your dishes are covered with water spots. Your shower is stained orange from rust. Your clothes are dingy and scratchy. You’ve just discovered that you have hard water in your home, and we feel sorry for you. Not to worry, where you live geographically does factor into what is in your water; however, it doesn’t dictate whether or not you can solve this problem. In fact, anyone can have clean, healthy water free of hard depositing minerals. The solution? Install or upgrade a water softener! But just which model is right for you? How much water your family consumes, what is in your water, and your budget are all factors that can help narrow down the choice. Read more →

Does a Water Softener Make Your Drinking Water Salty?

September 26, 2016/in General Questions, Water Softeners /by admin

If you’re concerned whether a water softener might add salt to your drinking water, don’t fret; in short, the answer is no. Read on to learn about the simple science behind water softeners and the benefits of having one installed in your home.