We’re often asked, why do I need a sediment pre-filter? A sediment pre-filter works like a furnace or fuel filter. They catch sand, sediment, silt, or junk the water source might bring into your home. If the sediment is not filtered, it can create unnecessary service calls or travel into your home’s plumbing, causing blockages.
Often, a water softener is overlooked as an essential appliance in the home. Think not. A water softener should rank high. Why? A water softener removes hardness and iron in the water, allowing other appliances to last longer. This benefit alone should make a homeowner want to have a water softener in their home.
The Water Quality Research Foundation commissioned The Battelle Institute Group to research the effects of soft water versus hard water on major home appliances. The findings resulted that a water softener can save the home significant amounts of money and energy. A water softener will keep the home’s appliances working correctly