Water Softener Installation

Blue Fox Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing installs water softeners that are ideal for Central Indiana households of all sizes.

Our Rheem® water softeners are proven, trustworthy, and reliable. They are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA and come with extended warranties. You can trust Blue Fox Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing to test your home’s water quality and recommend the right water softener based on your needs.

Hard water is an annoying problem that can affect your skin, hair, and household appliances. Let Blue Fox help deal with the hard water in your Central Indiana home. Call us today at 765-252-0051 for a free quote.

The Impact of Hard Water

Hard water contains high concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which can lead to limescale buildup, reduced water heater efficiency, and dry skin. Installing a water softener offers these benefits:

1. Prolonged Appliance Lifespan: Hard water can cause limescale buildup in appliances like water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. This buildup can reduce their efficiency and shorten their lifespan. A water softener prevents limescale formation, ensuring your appliances last longer and perform better.
2. Improved Water Heater Efficiency: Research by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) has shown that hard water can reduce water heater efficiency by up to 48 percent. By using a water softener, you can maintain your water heater’s efficiency, leading to lower energy bills and fewer repairs.
3. Better Soap and Detergent Performance: Hard water makes it difficult for soap and detergent to lather effectively, leading to increased usage and higher costs. Softened water enhances the lathering of soap and detergent, making cleaning more efficient and reducing the amount needed.
4. Softer Skin and Hair: Hard water can dry your skin and make your hair look dull. Softened water is gentler on your skin and hair, leaving them feeling softer and more hydrated.
5. Reduced Plumbing Issues: Limescale buildup can clog pipes and reduce water pressure. A water softener prevents this buildup, ensuring your plumbing system remains free of clogs and operates smoothly.

How Does a Water Softener Work?

A whole-home water softener is typically installed at the point where water enters your Central Indiana home, ensuring that all the water used in your household is softened.

The system consists of two main components: the resin tank and the brine tank.

• Resin Tank: This tank contains ion-exchange resin beads that attract and hold onto calcium and magnesium ions, which are responsible for hard water. As hard water passes through the resin tank, these ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions, effectively softening the water.
• Brine Tank: The brine tank holds a salt or potassium solution that regenerates the resin beads. Over time, the resin beads become coated with calcium and magnesium ions and need to be cleaned. The brine solution flushes these ions out of the resin beads, allowing them to continue softening your water.

The Advantages of a Rheem Water Softener

• Rheem Learning Technology learns your water usage patterns, optimizes salt consumption, and provides on-demand soft water for your home.
• A free iQua water management smartphone app enables you to monitor critical alerts such as low salt levels and continuous water flow issues.
• Smart technology provides cost-saving information about your household water usage over time.
• Remote water shutoff capabilities.
• Angled tank design for easy loading of salt.

Be sure to ask about our convenient financing options at Blue Fox Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing. We’re a local plumbing company that will always work extra hard to earn your business!

Installation Process

• Water Analysis: Before installation, our experts at Blue Fox Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing will conduct a comprehensive water analysis to determine the hardness of your water and recommend the best water-softening system for your home.
• System Selection: Based on the water analysis, we will help you choose the most suitable water softener for your needs. Our offerings include high-efficiency ion-exchange water softeners that effectively eliminate scale deposits and improve water quality.
• Professional Installation: Our skilled technicians will install the water softener at the point where water enters your home, ensuring that all the water used in your Central Indiana household is softened. We will also provide guidance on maintaining the softener system to ensure its longevity and optimal performance.

Learn More About Water Softeners

Don’t let hard water wreak havoc on your fixtures, appliances, and water heater. Installing a water softener system can upgrade your comfort and extend the service life of your appliances.

Our experienced professionals at Blue Fox Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing are dedicated to finding the most suitable water treatment solutions for your Central Indiana household. For a free consultation, reach us at 765-252-0051 or request service online.