How Do I Install A Water Softener To Treat Hard Water?

There is no one way to install a water softener in the water since they vary in shape and size. However I can help you by outlining the more common mistakes most people make when installing water softeners.

How to install a water softener ... First things first...

Prepare and ensure that you can actually get the work done ... You may require brand new fittings and piping. Get these pipes and fittings and organize them before you start working. Its best to make use of materials and pipes of equal size to the current cold water system in your home. You will install the hard water softener on the cold water supply line and not on the hot water line. You may need to sub-contract a company to install the water softener for you

Where exactly do I install the water softener?

Select a position close to the main water supply which allows quick access to the the water softener for future maintenance

Unpacking the water softener...

Most people get stuck when installing the water softener and need to go back to the instruction in the installation manual when all other options fail .... USA Hard Water Distribution

Carefully unpack the water softener unit and pay special attention to the installation instruction before you begin ... THIS IS PERHAPS THE MOST VALUABLE ADVICE ON INSTALLING A WATER SOFTENER...

Save a lot of work and damage on installing the water softener

Turn off the mains water supply before uninstalling the water pipes

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