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Less Scale, Gentler Water

Water Softener Installation for Newmarket Homes

Much of York Region has hard water. A softener strips out the calcium and magnesium that build up in pipes, heaters and fixtures, and many people notice softer skin and hair too.

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  • Floors covered and the work area wiped down after
  • The fault shown to you at the pipe before any work starts
  • A plumber on the line when you call, not a call centre
  • Options explained before anything is cut or replaced
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  • Newmarket & York Region
  • Residential & commercial
Service
Water Softener Installation
Category
Fixtures and appliances
Where
Newmarket and nearby York Region
Booking
By telephone

Clues that point to water softener installation

  • Chalky white crust on taps, shower heads and glass doors.
  • Spots on dishes after the dishwasher.
  • Soap and shampoo that will not lather well.
  • Kettles and coffee makers that scale up quickly.
  • A tankless water heater that needs frequent descaling.

Our method, in order

  1. Test hardness. A simple test strip or kit shows grains per gallon, which sets the softener size.
  2. Choose the location. Near the main shut-off, after the meter, with a floor drain or standpipe nearby for the regeneration water.
  3. Install a bypass so the softener can be bypassed for service.
  4. Plumb in and out, usually leaving the kitchen cold tap unsoftened if you would rather it for drinking.
  5. Run the drain line through an air gap to prevent backflow.
  6. Program hardness and regeneration time.

Bench note

Softened water contains a small amount of sodium. Anyone on a low-sodium diet can keep one unsoftened tap or use potassium chloride instead of salt.

Newmarket houses and this job

Newmarket's water supply is a blend that can vary in hardness across the year. Homes on private wells north of town often have harder water and sometimes iron as well, which may call for a combined unit or a separate iron filter. Our hard water circular explains more.

Some houses have the main water line entering in a finished room with no nearby drain, which complicates placement. We look at the route before recommending a location.

Upkeep

  • Top up salt so the level stays above the water in the brine tank.
  • Break up any salt bridge with a broom handle.
  • Have the resin and valve checked every few years.

Next step

Call us for a hardness test and advice. If you are also concerned about taste or chlorine, see water filtration, and read our softener basics.

Phoned-in questions

How quickly does a softener go through salt?

It depends on hardness and household size. Many homes add a bag or two a month.

Can a softener handle iron?

Some can handle small amounts. Higher iron levels need a dedicated filter.

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