Water Softeners and Conditioners in Calgary, AB
Call 587-317-2760 NOWHard water is a common issue affecting homes in Calgary and the surrounding areas, leading to scale buildup, reduced appliance efficiency, and increased wear on plumbing fixtures. The good news? A professionally installed water softener can eliminate these concerns, providing long-term protection for your home’s plumbing system. At Ace Plumbing and Heating, we specialize in water softener installation, helping homeowners enjoy softer water, improved appliance longevity, and better overall water quality.
The Importance of Water Softening for Your Home
While hard water isn’t a direct health hazard, it can cause significant damage to your plumbing system over time. The high mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium, leads to:
- Scale Buildup – Deposits can accumulate in pipes, reducing water flow and increasing the risk of clogs.
- Reduced Appliance Lifespan – Water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines work harder when dealing with hard water, leading to premature wear.
- Soap and Detergent Inefficiency – Hard water prevents soap from lathering properly, causing residue on dishes, clothing, and even your skin.
- Dry Skin and Hair – The excess minerals in hard water can strip away natural oils, leaving skin dry and hair brittle.
Investing in a water softener can resolve these issues, improving your home's water quality and preventing costly plumbing repairs.
Why Choose Ace Plumbing and Heating for Water Softener Installation?
For decades, Ace Plumbing and Heating has been Calgary’s trusted choice for professional plumbing solutions, including water softener and conditioner installations. Here’s why homeowners rely on us:
- Over 45 Years of Experience – Our expertise ensures quality workmanship and lasting results.
- Highly Trained Technicians – Our professionals install and maintain water softening systems with precision.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed – If you’re not happy with our work, we’ll make it right—at no extra cost to you.
Upgrade Your Home’s Water Today!
Hard water doesn’t have to be a daily inconvenience. With a high-quality water softener installation, you’ll protect your plumbing, enhance your appliances' efficiency, and improve water quality throughout your home.
Contact Ace Plumbing and Heating today to schedule your water softener services and enjoy worry-free plumbing for years to come.
Hard Water and the Water Softener
Hard water refers to water that contains a high amount of minerals in it. The minerals that make water "hard" include magnesium, calcium, and gypsum. Hard water isn’t harmful to drink, but it creates numerous problems for plumbing because of the limescale it deposits on the interior of the pipes and water-using appliances. These limescale deposits reduce volume in pipes and can destroy water heaters, and it also leaves film and deposits on surfaces and fixtures around a home.
A whole-house water softener system counteracts hard water through a process of ion exchange. The softener uses a mixture of brine to swap sodium ions with the hard water ions in the incoming water. This "softens" the water by removing almost all hardness from it. The water softener system flushes away the hard water minerals and recharges itself from a brine tank.
The Water Conditioner Option
A water conditioner is a kind of salt-free way of improving hard water conditions, although it doesn’t make the water actually "soft." Soft water is any water that’s free of minerals down to 1 grain of hardness per gallon. With a water conditioner, the minerals remain—except their ability to create limescale is reduced.
A water conditioner isn’t as efficient at removing the negative side effects of hard water as a water softener is. A water softener can be near to 100% effective at hard water-trouble elimination, while a conditioner ranges between 41% and 94% depending on system type. However, conditioners don’t waste water and allow some beneficial minerals to remain in the water supply. The type best to meet your needs is something your installer can help you decide.
Schedule Whole-House Water Softener and Conditioner Services in Calgary, AB
If you notice you can’t get a good lather of soap going in your home, or that your laundry is coming out faded and your skin feels itchy and dry all the time—you may have hard water! Talk to Ace Plumbing and Heating to arrange for water testing, and we can find out if you’ll benefit from a water softener or water conditioner. We install and service both, and we only use the best products. We won’t let you get stuck with a faulty system—we back up our work with a "No Lemon" guarantee. Make an appointment with us today in Calgary, AB.
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