This water softeners guide is exclusive for Shamrock Plumbing customers in order to assist you in selecting the right unit for your individual needs. It is important to read through this document before purchasing in order to help you make a more informed decision. The first thing to realize when selecting a model is that there is not one softener that is the best. But there is one model that is best for you. By taking into consideration these following steps, will help you identify which devices is best suited for you.
Evaluate Your Needs
First and foremost is to evaluate your needs. A home water softener is not your typical consumer good; it is not a product that you simply take off the store shelf. You should always consider the best answer that will solve your individual problem. To do so you need to start evaluating the needs in which this unit needs to fulfill. For starters gauge how much water your household consumes on a daily basis. Then attempt to determine the extent of hardness that is found in your water supply and multiply this by the amount of water used on a daily basis. This figure can be used as a rough estimate of how much grains of hardness you need to filter out form your water supply on a daily basis.
The softeners also have individual times that are need for the unit to recharge. The recharging time cycle can very well affect your water supply. Here you can choose form DIR or demand initiated regeneration systems or automatic water softeners. Next determine the rate at which you use water, so you will know how fast a water softener should recharge in order to fulfill the required need of your household.
Collect Possible Choices
Next, with the estimate amount of water that you use on a daily basis, check out models offered on the market. Collect around four or five possible choices making sure that all of them meet the required needs that were accumulated from the prior step. Make sure to take all forms of retails, such as local hardware stores, wholesalers, home improvement chains and of course online retailers. This will assist you in narrowing down the price range of certain types, models and brands.
Maintenance
One element that is often over looked when it comes to maintenance, compare and see which one of your choices are easiest to clean and require minimum maintenance. Softeners are there to make your quality of life better by giving you cleaner, softer water. Therefor purchasing a softener that will ultimately be a constant pain to up keep and maintain defies the whole purpose.
Durability and Dealer Service
Remember to check the durability of the water softener. Check its construction; look for special certifications that attest to the water softener’s durability. Also it is always best to go for water softeners that come with good warranty period and is offered by brand name Company that has reputable customer services.
Price
Last and surely not least, cost is usually the biggest factor in purchasing a water softener unit. Remember that the cheapest unit is not always the best decision, and the most expensive one does not always assure the best quality and performance.
To see where this content was originally posted visit our Water Softeners page or if you still have questions on what type of unit to buy for your home, contact Shamrock Plumbing, we can assist you with selecting the right unit and its installation. Shamrock Plumbing offers quality services and craftsmanship that you can trust.
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