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Discover The Difference With A Water Softener

Water softeners and conditioners make the water in your home more comfortable and clean. With water softeners, hard water scale build up will be eliminated and your water appliances will run effortlessly. Your dishes will be spot-free as hard water stains disappear. Your skin will feel softer and your hair will shine as soap rinses off. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers professional installation of water softeners and conditioners.

The Difference Between Water Softeners and Water Conditioners

Water Softeners soften the water by removing hard minerals that form scale, such as calcium and magnesium, and replacing them with sodium.

Water Conditioners simply condition the water so calcium and magnesium will not form scale, but they do not remove the hard minerals from the water.

Hard water can cause many problems, including clogged pipes, hard water scale, water heater breakdowns, and inefficient energy use. Don’t let the myths about water softeners and conditioners keep you in the dark. Learn the facts and stop suffering with hard water.

Myths and Facts About Water Softeners

Myth: Soft Water Is Not Safe To Drink Fact: The amount of sodium in a quart of water is less then the amount found in a quart of milk or a slice of bread. The sodium is not a danger to health but if it remains a concern it can be replaced with potassium chloride.
Myth: Soft Water Makes Skin Feel Slick and Does Not Rinse Well Fact: The slick feeling is not the feeling of un-rinsed soap but the feeling of thoroughly cleaned skin. Soft water helps hair and skin maintain moisture and become naturally softer.
Myth: Water Softeners Waste Salt And WaterFact: The softeners of today are much more efficient then those used in previous years. Most softeners use less then two pounds of salt and twenty gallons of water per cycle, about one or two weeks.
Myth: Water Softeners Are Expensive To Maintain Fact: A water softener is one of the few home appliances that can help save money-- up to as much as $15 per month per person. It helps to reduce water heating bills and the amount of detergent needed for laundry and dishes.

When you separate fact from myth bringing a water softener into your home is the smart choice. Water softeners and conditioners not only add comfort to your life style but they can save money in your pocket.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing technicians are trustworthy and dependable. We can help you decide which product is best and install it right away. We are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction and the quality service you deserve. We are currently servicing Utah and the Salt Lake Valley.