Cold weather can impact your water softener’s performance. But with a little preparation now, you can keep it running smoothly all winter long. Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Barrington, Illinois is going to explain some easy steps to prepare your softener for the colder months.

Most people think of water softeners as basic salt tanks. But today’s softeners are much more advanced. A perfect example is Pentair’s Easy-iQ controller. This compact device is the “brain” of many Pentair water softeners, and it does much more than turn the softener on and off.

Below, this Pentair water softening company in Plainfield, Illinois is going to explain how a controller like the Easy-iQ can improve your softener’s performance.

Like any appliance, even the best water softeners don’t last forever. But how soon that happens depends on a few factors. Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Westmont, Illinois is going to explain how long a softener typically lasts, and what signs you should look for when it’s nearing the end of its lifespan.

If your water softener’s brine tank is completely dry, is that a problem? Yes, it is. This Pentair water softening contractor in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is going to explain what happens when there is no salt left in your softener.

If you have a water softener at home, you are probably aware that it runs on salt. But when it is time to restock on salt, what should you buy? Solar salt? Pellets? Crystals? Potassium? Does it even matter which one you choose?

It does. Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Wauconda, Illinois is going to explain how the type of salt affects your softener’s performance.

If you have a water softener at home, you already know that adding salt is a necessary part of the process. But is that all it needs? Not quite.

Keeping your softener running smoothly requires more than just topping off the salt bucket. Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Libertyville, Illinois is going to explain the type of maintenance your softener requires to last for years.

Shopping for a water softener can get confusing, especially when you see a bunch of numbers that you don’t really understand. You will probably see one system with a 32,000-grain capacity, then another that is talking about gallons per minute. So, which number should you truly care about more when you are trying to choose a water softener for your home?

Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Algonquin, Illinois is going to explain how these two numbers go hand in hand.

If you have a water softener in your home, you probably want to know how regularly it’s supposed to clean out the minerals it collects. Should it do that every week? Once a month? And is it something that can be done annually?

This Pentair water softening contractor in Aurora, Illinois, is going to explain how regeneration timing actually works, and why there is no one right answer for everyone.

If you thought your softened water tasted a little salty, you are not the only one who has had that reaction. It might seem like a weird thing to happen, but there is usually a simple reason behind it.

Below, this Pentair water softening contractor in Huntley, Illinois is going to explain why your soft water might taste a little strange sometimes. 

If you use a water softener at home, the way it resets and cleans itself can affect the quality of your water every day. When the system regenerates too frequently, it can waste a lot of salt and water. But if it waits too long to do the cleaning cycle, you might start getting hard water in your showers, your laundry, and all your faucets.

This Pentair water softening contractor in Lake in the Hills, Illinois is going to explain the difference between metered and time-clock regeneration below.