Articles for tag: Water Softener

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Guide to Tankless Water Softeners

No I did not mean tankless water heater, I meant tankless water softener. The days of buying huge, heavy bags of salt are over with this clever device. How Traditional Water Softeners Work Traditional water softeners are designed to keep the minerals in water from attaching to the walls of your supply plumbing lines by ...

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RSVP Ann Marie’s Brownie Spatula

Unfortunately, I have a sweet tooth. Although I am on a diet, I still make sweets for the kids from time to time (no reason for them to be deprived, right?). Cake is messy, so my dessert of choice is often a pan of brownies. I have a special brownie pan that works great for ...

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8 Silver Cleaning Tips: From Start to Finish

Cleaning your silver may seem like a major task. With special care and these tips, you will find that it is easier than you think. Silver Cleaning Tips: #1 Before cleaning your silver pieces, dust your collection before cleaning. Dust can be abrasive and scratch your silver’s finish if it is not removed before cleaning. ...

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How to Bypass Your Culligan Water Softener

You lost water pressure in your house and you don’t know what to do. This problem is very common in houses equipped with water softeners. We lost water pressure in our house three months ago. We tried in vain to figure it out on our own. When we tried to take a shower, the water ...

Tips for Choosing a Home Water Softener Appliance

A home water softener unit will help you save money by protecting your appliances and plumbing from calcium scale buildup. Savings will be noticeable in the amounts of soap for clothes and bathing that is needed. Choosing the right kind and size can be daunting. The purpose of a water softener unit is to counteract ...

How to Clean a Dishwasher

Regularly cleaning your dishwasher can help prevent stains and mold in the appliance. Plan on cleaning your dishwasher once a month along with other monthly tasks in your kitchen, like cleaning your refrigerator, to keep your appliance in good working order. Before beginning to clean your dishwasher, check your water temperature. Lower than recommended water ...

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RainSoft Self Regenerating Water Softener Conditioner Water Treatment System Review: Cost, Parts, Performance and Setup

On 8-13-2008, two weeks prior to buying a Kirby Sentria described in my review, The Kirby Sentria Vacuum Series Review: 2 salesmen from RainSoft of Pure Water Technologies, Inc., Knoxville, TN stopped by my home to show off the latest in water softening and purification systems. I was determined that this, though interesting, would not ...

How to Replace a Water Softener’s Control Valve

Based on my experience, household water softeners are rather simple devices. Give or take a few minor variations, they consist of a cabinet, a resin tank, a brine tank, a brine line and a control valve. The control valve is essentially the brains of the operation. It is in charge of regenerating the resin tank ...

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Top 3 Routine Water Softener Maintenance Tasks for Fall

With the fall fast approaching, it is an excellent time to engage in a little routine water softener maintenance. Think about it. If you take care of it now, you’ll be just one step closer to being ready for the onslaught of holiday guests. Here’s a quick rundown on what tasks you should consider completing: ...