Water Softener Service in Joliet, IL

Hard water minerals stick to everything

Hard water joins with soap to make a sticky paste. It clings to your skin, hair, clothes, sinks, and tubs. This makes life harder and more expensive.

Hard water woes! The minerals in hard water can be a real nuisance. Here's a breakdown of the problems you mentioned:

• Sticky residue:

  Hard water minerals react with soap, forming a film that clings to skin, hair, and clothes. This can make you feel itchy and leave clothes looking dingy.

• Laundry blues:

  Hard water makes detergent less effective. It is harder to clean clothes. This can lead to fading, stiffness, and mineral buildup on fabrics.

• Dishwasher dilemma:

  Hard water spots can etch your glassware and dishes.

• Cleaning challenges:

  Mineral deposits make cleaning everything from sinks to floors more difficult. You may need more soap and elbow grease, and still end up with residue.

Water softeners are a great solution, like your scrubbing helper analogy! They remove the minerals from the water, preventing these problems.

What is a water softener, how do they work?

A softener is an appliance that removes calcium, magnesium, and other minerals from drinking water. Resin beads inside the softener trap the calcium and magnesium and exchange them for sodium or potassium. The basic process of how water softeners work through a concept called ion exchange.

Here's a bit more detail on the process:

1. Hard water in: Hard water enters the softener tank and passes through a bed of tiny resin beads
2. Ion exchange: These beads have a negative charge and are coated with sodium ions (which have a positive charge). The positively charged calcium and magnesium ions in hard water are attracted to the negatively charged resin beads, swapping places with the sodium ions. The calcium and magnesium get captured by the resin, while sodium ions take their place in the water.
3. Softened water out: This process removes the hardness minerals from the water, leaving behind softer water that flows throughout your house.
4. Regeneration (refilling the "tank") Over time, the resin beads become saturated with calcium and magnesium ions and need to be cleaned. This is where the salt comes in. The softener initiates a regeneration cycle where a brine solution (salty water) is flushed through the tank. The salt water pulls the hardness minerals off the resin beads, replacing them with fresh sodium ions. The brine is then drained, and the resin beads are ready for another round of softening.

So, water softeners essentially trade out the hard water minerals for sodium, making the water softer and easier to use in your home.

Choosing the right water softener for 140 years

The main difference between water softeners is the efficiency in which these hard water minerals are removed. We can also help with problems like such as iron and sulfur. Here are some additional points you can consider including to improve your information on water softeners:

• Grain Capacity: This refers to the amount of hardness a softener can remove before needing regeneration. Higher grain capacity means the softener will last longer between regenerations, which can save on salt and water.
• Demand Regeneration: These models only regenerate when needed, based on water usage, which is the most efficient option.
• Metered Regeneration: Similar to demand regeneration, these models use a meter to track water usage and initiate regeneration when a specific amount of water has been softened.
• Water Usage: Consider the size of your home and the number of occupants to determine the water softener's capacity needs.
• Hardness Level: Have your water tested to determine the level of hardness so you can choose a softener with a sufficient grain capacity.
• Bypass Valve: This allows you to temporarily bypass the softener for maintenance or if you need soft water for specific appliances.
• "High-efficiency softeners typically have a higher grain capacity and use demand or metered regeneration, which can save on salt and water in the long run."
• "Consider your water usage when choosing a water softener. A larger home with more occupants will likely need a softener with a higher grain capacity."
• "We recommend getting your water tested to determine the level of hardness. This will help you choose a water softener that is properly sized for your needs." PDM offers free water hardness testing. Call the oldest expert for soft water help today. 815-390-7095 .

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Call the oldest for a free Joliet water softener estimate

1. We'll begin by asking a few questions about your water usage. For example, a normal person in the USA uses about 75 gallons of water a day. That will help us select the proper softener size.
2. Your water will be tested for hardness (per gallon) and then multiply your hardness times number of gallons you use per day. That's the amount of hardness your softener must remove in one day.
3. You'll receive our recommendations on the proper water softening equipment and an upfront price.
4. Once you decide we'll go to work planning how to make the installation look its best. We'll prepare the area, make sure it's safe and then clean up when complete. We'll test the equipment then explain its operation.
5. You'll receive courteous, trained technicians, quality products, pricing before work begins, "100% satisfaction guarantee" and a proven track record.
6. Call a trusted water softener team for solid hard water advice.  Financing available.