Why Water Treatment Matters
Do you ever wonder why your dishes look cloudy or the water from your sink has a metallic taste? It’s likely because your home needs professional water treatment. This process strips contaminants and hard minerals from the water so it’s softer, smoother and better tasting. What Is Water Treatment? Water treatment is the process of […]
Hot Water Eating Your Budget? Solve the Problems With This Guide
Hot water is among the most expensive utilities in most homes across the U.S. You’re not just using water; you’re using electricity or gas to heat your water so that you can engage in a wide range of essential home activities or chores. But while you can’t avoid using hot water, there are ways to […]
Top Wintertime Maintenance Tips for Your Whole-Home Water Treatment System
Over 70% of Wisconsin households get their drinking water from groundwater. Due to water hardness and quality concerns, many homeowners have invested in whole-house water treatment. The long and very cold winters that are common to the region can cause a great deal of stress on these systems. Let’s explore some tips to mitigate that […]
Water Heater Maintenance Suggestions for the New Year
As the year comes to a close, your thoughts might turn to home maintenance and improvement projects. In particular, you may focus on how to protect vital appliances like your house’s water heater. Use these practical tips to maintain your water heater in the new year. Replace Worn Parts Inspect the water heater for worn […]
How Hard Water Impacts Your Water Treatment System
Not every water treatment system treats hard water. Many simply remove pollutants such as arsenic, chlorine, or nitrates from the water without doing much about calcium and magnesium. Because of this, over time, the calcium and magnesium build up a sort of crust called limescale. Limescale can clog plumbing pipes and shorten the lives of […]
Why Homeowners Should Replace Their Old Water Heaters
Recent industry research reveals that over 27 million U.S. households use a water heater that’s more than a decade old. That number is expected to continue rising in the years ahead. Let’s explore why these households may actually be spending more than they should. Loss of Efficiency With Age Water heaters become less efficient with […]
Treatment Tips to Know for Safe Water During the Holidays
Water treatment removes contaminants and/or hard minerals in your drinking water. Removing hard minerals, such as magnesium and calcium, keeps your plumbing pipes clear and extends the working life of water-dependent appliances. Taking out pollutants is also good for your plumbing, your health and the well-being of any holiday visitors to your home. Generally, it’s […]
Saving Money With a New Smart Water Heater
Smart appliances make our lives easier. When you replace your old water heater with a new one with smart controls, you’ll experience several benefits, including energy savings. Here is what you can expect. How Smart Water Heaters Cut Energy Usage Traditional tank water heaters must maintain a continuous supply of hot water, which results in […]
How to Tell if Hard Water Is Taking a Toll on Your Home
It is fair to say that every homeowner expects that their water will be clean, colorless, and harmless; however, this does not always happen. Water with heavy concentrates of minerals like magnesium and calcium, known as hard water, makes its way into homes without notice. First, it shows up as a small spot on a […]
How Fall Maintenance Prevents Costly Water Heater Breakdowns
Every household needs a reliable water heater. Water heaters need routine maintenance and occasional repairs to work properly. We can help you maintain your water heater and address common issues. Continue reading to find out about fall maintenance services for water heaters. Check for Obvious Leaks Our plumbers will begin by checking for obvious leaks […]