Water Softener & Filter Installation in Kingston, ON
If your kettle is crusted white and your shower head clogs every few months, the water is probably hard. A softener or filter can protect fixtures and appliances.
Request a plumberWhy water gets hard
Water that passes through limestone picks up calcium and magnesium. The Kingston area is underlain mostly by limestone, and private wells in particular can be hard. A water test tells you how hard yours is.
Signs of hard water
White crust on taps and shower heads, spotty dishes and glasses, soap that won't lather, scale in the kettle and a water heater that rumbles. See hard water and scale.
Softeners
A softener swaps hardness minerals for sodium or potassium as water passes through. It needs salt, an electrical outlet and a drain for its backwash, usually near the basement floor drain or laundry tub.
Filters
Sediment filters catch grit, carbon filters improve taste and smell, and specialty filters target iron or sulphur. Drinking-water filters at the kitchen sink suit people on city water who mainly care about taste.
Well homes
Homes in South Frontenac, Loyalist Township and on Wolfe Island often have wells. Test for bacteria regularly and for minerals before choosing equipment.
Installation
The plumber adds a bypass valve so the unit can be serviced without shutting off the house, routes the drain with an air gap and usually leaves the outdoor taps on unsoftened water.
Frequently asked questions
- Does softened water taste salty?
- Most people don't notice. Anyone on a low-sodium diet can use a potassium-based salt or a separate drinking tap.
- How often do I add salt?
- It depends on hardness and use; many households top up monthly. Check the tank every few weeks at first.
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