Water Softener Installation & Services
Hard water can affect more than just the way your water feels.
Minerals in hard water can build up inside plumbing, fixtures and appliances over time, while also leaving spots on glassware, residue on surfaces and making it harder to get that clean feeling after a shower.
Betteridge Plumbing & Heating provides water softener installation, replacement and services throughout the Okanagan. We'll assess your home's water and plumbing setup, explain your options and help you determine whether a water softener is right for your home.
What Does a Water Softener Do?
A water softener reduces the minerals that cause hard water, primarily calcium and magnesium.
As hard water moves through your home, these minerals can leave behind scale and buildup. A water softener treats the water before it travels throughout your plumbing system, helping reduce the effects of hard water on your fixtures, appliances and plumbing.
If you're noticing white buildup, water spots or other signs of hard water, a water softener may be worth considering.
Water Softener Services
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Installing a water softener involves more than simply connecting a unit to your water line. We'll assess your home's plumbing and determine the appropriate location and connections for the system.
Our installation includes the plumbing connections required to properly integrate the softener into your home's water system.
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If your existing water softener is no longer working properly or has reached the end of its useful life, we can help with replacement.
We'll assess your current setup and help you understand your options before installing the new system.
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Already have a water softener? We can help with service and troubleshooting when you're experiencing issues with your system.
If you're not sure whether your softener needs to be repaired, serviced or replaced, we'll assess the system and explain what we find.
signs you may have hard water
Hard water can look different from home to home. Some common signs include:
White or chalky buildup around faucets and fixtures
Spots on glassware and dishes
Scale buildup around plumbing fixtures
Residue on sinks, showers and tubs
Appliances developing mineral buildup
Soap that doesn't seem to rinse away easily
Dry or uncomfortable-feeling skin after showering
Frequent cleaning of water spots and mineral deposits
If you're noticing several of these issues, we can help you determine whether hard water could be contributing to the problem.
Why Install a Water Softener?
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A water softener can help reduce the buildup of calcium and magnesium throughout your home's plumbing system.
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Mineral deposits can accumulate inside water-using appliances over time. Treating hard water can help reduce this buildup.
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Softened water can help reduce the spots and residue that hard water leaves behind on sinks, showers, faucets and glassware.
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Many homeowners notice a difference in how their water feels when showering and washing with softened water.
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Reducing mineral buildup can help keep your plumbing fixtures and water-using equipment cleaner over time.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you're not sure whether a water softener is right for your home, you don't have to figure it out on your own.
If you don't know where to start, let us help.
Contact Betteridge Plumbing & Heating to discuss your water and plumbing setup and find out what options make sense for your home.