A tried and true method for whole-house control. Traditional softeners take the hardness minerals out of the supply, so calcium has no chance to form on your fixtures or inside them. You will notice a change in how the water behaves at the multi-turn stops and valves. They do require you to add salt as part of regular maintenance, based on the system capacity and use.
Marketed as a chemical-free alternative to the conventional softener, these employ template-assisted crystallization (TAC) or low-frequency electromagnetic signals. The aim is to alter the behavior of hardness minerals so they don’t stick as hard calcium scale. They are a popular choice for whole-house treatment without the salt.
For tankless or standard water heaters, we install Flow-Tech systems (such as the Home Max or Max anti-scale). Homeowners looking for something to supplement their setup or an alternative to a softener to keep limescale off the heater and plumbing often go with this option.
With carbon and multi-stage systems, we can get rid of the chlorine, sediment, and debris that impact taste and odor. A well-sized filter will also keep particles from wearing down the internal parts of your valves and cartridges.
By putting a scale prevention media on the hot-water outlet of the heater, one can curtail the kind of hot-water scale where calcium is most prone to precipitate.
You will usually find the water main at the front of the house while the softener or anti-scale unit is sited in the garage or utility room. Getting a line from one to the other may involve some trenching and planning to make sure the water main and existing plumbing are not disturbed.
It is important the system is sized correctly. An undersized unit simply will not keep up with demand and can have an adverse effect on water pressure.
A tankless water heater is more sensitive to calcium scale than a conventional tank-style unit. We will be able to suggest a system or scale prevention media that is suited to the demands of your particular setup.
By testing for iron, sediment, pH and hardness in your tap water, we can tell if a softener, filter or a salt-free anti-scale option is called for.
Our first step is to see where the main line comes into the home and take stock of water usage and fixture count.
We select the appropriate treatment, be it a whole-house filter, a softener or a salt-free system like Flow-Tech, and give you an estimate to go with it.
Once commissioned we will show you how the system works and what to expect in terms of scale control and monitoring.
We test the water to pinpoint the hardness level and any existing scale, such as calcium on a water heater, along with iron or sediment that would influence long-term performance.
We handle the trenching and routing of lines and put in the necessary bypass and shutoffs, all while being mindful of the water main and your plumbing.
We offer a one-year warranty on all plumbing and service work other than drain cleaning, unless the pipes are jetted. Contact us with any warranty questions.
