Water Softeners
What is Hard Water?
Hard water is water that contains high levels of minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. These minerals can cause a variety of problems in your home, from unsightly stains to reduced appliance efficiency.
Why Install a Water Softener?
Softer Skin and Hair
Hard water can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy and your hair looking dull. A water softener can help improve the appearance and feel of your skin and hair.
Cleaner Appliances
Spot-Free Dishes and Laundry
Hard water can leave spots on your dishes and laundry. A water softener can help eliminate these spots and give you a cleaner, brighter appearance.
Reduced Soap Scum
PPX: Your Water Softening Experts
At PPX, we offer a wide range of water softening solutions to meet your specific needs. Our experienced plumbers will assess your home’s water hardness and recommend the best system for you.
System Installation
Our technicians will professionally install your water softener, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Regular Maintenance
We offer routine maintenance services to keep your system running smoothly and prevent potential issues.
Salt Delivery
We provide convenient salt delivery services to keep your softener operating at its best.
Troubleshooting and Repairs
If you encounter any problems with your water softener, our team is here to assist.
At PPX, we offer a wide range of water softening solutions to meet your specific needs. Our experienced plumbers will assess your home’s water hardness and recommend the best system for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
PPX offers a one year labor/material warranty on residential services. Additional factory manufacturing warranty may apply. Backflow certifications are required and are good for one year.
Water softeners use a process called ion exchange to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium that make water hard. They contain resin beads that attract these minerals, and then use salt to flush them away during regeneration.
No, water softeners primarily address hardness minerals, not contaminants. If you have concerns about drinking water safety, you may need a separate purification system.
Soft water is actually cleaner because it doesn’t have minerals that interfere with soap. This can make it feel different at first, but it’s not actually slimy.
This depends on your water hardness and softener size. Typically, you’ll need to add salt every few weeks or months.
Yes, there are salt-free systems that use different methods to treat hard water minerals. They may not be as effective at removing minerals as traditional softeners.