A water softener literally reduces the hardness of the water. A water softener system utilizes ion-exchange resin, which is regenerated with salt or with potassium, to take the water to below 1 grain of hardness per gallon.

Hard water in can dramatically increase the cost to heat water because of the scale that builds up, increasing energy use. Additionally, hard water may shorten the life of water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, ice makers, faucets, pipes and other plumbing fixtures. Consequently, you may have to replace these items sooner than would otherwise be necessary.

Installation of a home water softener in Boerne will save you money in the long run. Also, washing with soft water will use about 50% less soap, detergents, water conditioners, bleach, shampoo and conditioners, and you don’t have to use any of the caustic or acidic lime removers.

Plus, with a water softener installation by Boerne Joe Plumbing, your clothes will be brighter and whiter, not stiff, grey and dull, and will be softer to the touch. And, soft water is much easier on your skin.

The newest meter-controlled (demand) water softeners are extremely salt efficient and waste just a small amount of water each regeneration.

For those who prefer "Salt Free" water softeners, most stores that sell water softener salt also sell a water softener salt substitute called potassium chloride. The potassium chloride for your No Salt Water Softener is just as effective as regular water softener salt but adds potassium instead of sodium. The cost of potassium chloride is a little more than regular water softener salt but worth the small increase if you have concerns about residual sodium in your water. Call Boerne Joe' Plumbing for Water Softeners installation, Service & Repair.