Water Softener Repair, Maintenance, and Replacement
Do you enjoy or want to take advantage of the benefits of a water softener? Ensure peak performance with water softener repair, maintenance, and replacement from Crossroads Plumbing Services. Our trusted Yakima Valley plumbing company can manage all your water softener service and installation needs. We’ve been providing top-notch, competitively priced plumbing services to homeowners throughout the region since 1997.
Benefits of Water Softeners
Water softeners save you money by protecting plumbing pipes, appliances, and fixtures from buildup that impacts operation, removing heavy minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium from water. Homeowners with water softeners enjoy delicious drinking water and need less detergent for cleaning. Less soap buildup on the skin reduces dryness and itchiness. Laundry is softer and brighter, and dishes sparkle without chalky residue.
Types of Water Softeners
Our soft water specialists service and install all types of water softeners:
Salt-based water softeners
Salt-based systems are the most popular and effective home water softening solution. Positively charged minerals in water filter through resin beads with a negative charge during a salt and water flush, removing and replacing them with minute levels of salt.
Dual-tank water softeners
Dual-tank systems, which feature two resin tanks for heavy mineral filtration, offer the best solution for homes with well water and large households that use a lot of water.
Salt-free water conditioners
Salt-free systems are the preferred choice for people with low-sodium dietary restrictions. They don’t remove minerals but use potassium chloride to condition water and prevent mineral buildup.
Magnetic water softeners
Magnetic softeners use ion exchange to magnetize minerals and prevent scale from adhering to surfaces. They’re best for small homes with limited water consumption.
Specialty filtration systems
Crusader Water Systems, our specialty, offer options to remove bacteria, viruses, iron, arsenic, herbicides, pesticides, chlorine, and more to meet your health and safety needs.
Typical Water Softener Maintenance
Traditional salt-based water softeners require occasional maintenance, including:
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Check salt levels monthly
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Break up salt accumulations before refilling
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Refill with rock, solar, or evaporated salt as needed and flatten salt piles
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Wash resin beads with liquid water softener cleaner seasonally
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Clean the brine tank annually to prevent clumping and bridging
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Scrub the exterior and surrounding area, removing dirt, rust, and pest debris
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Schedule professional water softener maintenance annually
During annual service, our Yakima Valley plumbing services company will thoroughly clean your water softener, removing stubborn buildup. We’ll also inspect all system components and replace worn or damaged parts. After cleaning, we’ll recalibrate your water softener settings to ensure optimal performance and test water quality to verify that your system works as it should.
When to Repair or Replace Your Water Softener
Like any appliance, water softeners wear out over time. Fortunately, many damaged parts can be repaired or replaced. Rapid service prevents permanent system damage. Reach out to Crossroads Plumbing as soon as possible anytime you experience these common water softener problems:
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Poor water pressure
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Bad or salty water taste
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Power issues
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Incorrect timer display
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Constant salt bridges
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Resin bed deterioration
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Constant regeneration
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Water softener leaks
When should you replace your water softener? We recommend replacing softeners over 15 years old that are out of warranty, have system-wide issues, or require frequent repairs. If your household's water usage has changed since installing your older water softener, it may also be time for an upgrade.
Get a Quote on Water Softener Service or Installation
Enjoy the benefits of cleaner, purer water with water softener repair, maintenance, and replacement from Crossroads Plumbing Services. Contact us at 509-929-5029 for an estimate on water softener service or installation in Ellensburg, Zillah, Toppenish, Wapato, Prosser, Selah, Yakima, Sunnyside, or Grandview today.