Water treatment tips, industry news, and clean water insights from our team.
… the number means, how it affects your home, and how it factors into treatment decisions makes every other conversation about water softeners, system sizing, and water quality far more meaningful. In Florida, knowing your GPG is particularly important because the state's hardness levels are high enough that the choice of …
SEE MORE… result is the rumbling or popping sound you're hearing. It's a sign that scale buildup has gotten significant, and it means your water heater is working under stress. Left untreated, it accelerates the deterioration of the tank lining and can lead to premature failure. …
SEE MORE… of scale buildup on a water heater's heating element can reduce its efficiency by as much as 40 percent. That means your water heater is burning 40 percent more energy — gas or electric — to deliver the same amount of hot water it …
SEE MORE… while you’re noticing the cosmetic side of hard water, there’s usually a lot more happening behind the scenes. What Hard Water Actually Is Hard water simply means your water contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals, mainly: Calcium Magnesium In Central Florida, those minerals come from the limestone aquifer …
SEE MORE… household spending $600 per year on water heating, that's up to $240 per year in wasted energy. Research from the Water Quality Research Foundation found that softened water restored water heater efficiency to near-new levels — savings that compound year after year. Reduced detergent and cleaning product use. Softened water requires …
SEE MORE… years of untreated hard water might already be affecting its efficiency, a topic covered in our article on what your water heater's age means for your water quality . Schedule a Comprehensive Water Test All of the observational checks above give you clues, but a proper water test gives you facts. As covered …
SEE MORE… on heating elements — particularly in low to moderate hardness water. If your primary concern is protecting your pipes and water heater from new scale deposits, a quality TAC system may provide some benefit. Some plumbing manufacturers and water heater companies have acknowledged TAC technology as a viable …
SEE MORE… maintain it well, document it thoroughly, and arrive at resale with a home that reflects years of thoughtful care — water quality included. Dependable Water Treatment installs and maintains water treatment systems for Florida homeowners at every stage of ownership — from move-in to pre-listing. Contact us to find out …
SEE MORE… hardness levels are among the highest in the country, the process moves faster than it would in most other states. Water Heater The water heater takes the hardest hit from hard water, for a simple reason: it heats water. And heating water accelerates mineral precipitation dramatically. Scale builds up on the heating …
SEE MORE… Dependable Water Treatment tests pH and all other key water parameters for Florida homeowners. Contact us to schedule a comprehensive water test and find out what your water's chemistry means for your home.
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