The national average for a water softener system installation, including labor and materials, is around $1,500. If you have persistent hard water, opt for a more complex system, like an ion exchange ...

Tap water in the US is generally safe, but in certain areas it can have a funky taste. Tap water can also contain traces of pesticides, VOCs, lead, and dirt, all of which you don’t want to ingest no ...

Q: We have our own well and the water is hard and salty. We have a water softener and an iron filter (brand name Iron Curtain). We have a reverse osmosis system to remove chemicals, salt in particular ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There are few mechanical systems as mystifying as a water softener. After all, isn’t ...

Hard water is a problem for many homes using water. Calcium and magnesium, which are dissolved in the water, form scale in pots, hot water pipes and water heaters. These minerals also interfere with ...