Water Softener & Filtration Installation in Green Bay, WI
If your water leaves white crust on faucets and shower heads, or you're on a private well outside the city, treatment equipment can help.
Request a plumberSigns you might want treatment
White scale on fixtures, spots on dishes, soap that won't lather, a water heater that rumbles from sediment, or stains in sinks and tubs.
Test first
A water test shows hardness, iron and other things worth treating, so the equipment matches the water. Well owners in rural parts of the county should test regularly anyway.
Softeners
Softeners remove hardness minerals and protect water heaters and fixtures. They need salt and a drain for regeneration, often near the floor drain in the basement.
Filters
Sediment, carbon and specialty filters handle taste, odor or particular contaminants. Under-sink filters suit drinking water only.
Installation
The plumber will add bypass valves so you can service the unit without shutting off the house, and route the drain correctly with an air gap.
Upkeep
Keep the salt topped up, change filters on schedule and have the system checked if water quality changes.
Well owners
Private wells aren't tested by a utility, so the owner is responsible for water quality. Test at least once a year and whenever the taste, smell or color changes, and keep the results with your house records.
Choosing a size
A softener is sized to your water's hardness and how much water the household uses. Too small and it regenerates constantly; too big and it costs more than it needs to.
Frequently asked questions
- Should the outdoor tap be softened?
- Usually not. Most installers leave outdoor taps on hard water to save salt.
- Will a softener fix low pressure?
- Not on its own. Low pressure has other causes, like old pipes or a failing pressure tank on a well.
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