How to Tell if an Old Water Softener is Still Working

One of the unique things about buying or renting a home is that it comes with all the large installed appliances left by the previous resident. Homes usually come with a fridge, stove, HVAC, water heater, and sometimes even washer/dryer. But what’s that large appliance near the water main or next to your water heater? […]
When I search “Salt Free Water Softeners” on Google, one of the menu items that pops up references a scam. What’s that about?

Do you have hard water? There’s only one way to find out and that’s with a water test. if it turns out that you have hard water or another dangerous contaminant present in your water, you need to install a water softener system. While most people would never think of hiring an unlicensed surgeon to operate […]