Soft Water Saves
Written by Shelly Brandon for Upgraded Living
Have you ever noticed how sometimes it takes an inordinate amount of shampoo before you’re able to get a good lather? Or maybe your washing machine doesn’t seem to get those clothes as clean until you add another dash of detergent. The problem is those soapy suds can’t do their job if your water is too hard.
Clay Farrell from Culligan of Chico recommends the Aquasential Smart High-Efficiency Water Softener and shares that “It’s the most efficient water softener in the world.” Hard water can wreak havoc on your home. It causes hard water stains on your faucets, counters, and pool tile along with calcium buildup in your washing machine, dishwasher, and refrigerator’s ice and water dispensers. This smart water softener ensures you’ll have access to real-time water data while saving soap, appliances, and money with the latest technology.
Aqua Sensor Technology:
The softener has sensors that constantly test the water’s hardness to ensure the water is always soft. In this area, the water mineral content changes frequently, so if your water changes in hardness, your water softener keeps up with it and doesn’t waste unnecessary salt or water.
Bypass Capability:
The bypass capability of the system allows you to ‘turn off’ the softener when you’re watering the yard or using sprinklers simply by accessing the app on your phone. You can even set up a schedule to coincide with sprinkler settings so it automatically shuts off. With other systems, to avoid using the water softener, you’d have to manually turn it off or install separate plumbing to accommodate a sprinkler system apart from the rest of the home.
Leak Sensors:
Sensors monitor the system and nearby plumbing for water leaks and will send email or text alerts directly to your phone in case they come in contact with unexpected water. This is an invaluable asset in avoiding water damage to your home.
Real-Time Updates:
The app allows you to set a water budget and then displays the daily water consumption to help you monitor usage and see how close you are to your goal. It also keeps track of the amount of salt in the system and notifies you when it’s time to order more. The smart system also has a vacation mode that will send you alerts if there is any water used during the time you are away which could indicate a leak somewhere in your plumbing such as a running toilet, dripping faucet, or loose fitting.
Culligan’s William Bocast says that a water softener is a “fantastic investment in your home because not only does it give you the benefits of better hair and softer skin, but it also saves your appliances; your washing machine, your dishwasher, and your water heater. Hard water is hard on everything, while soft water saves.”
Contact Culligan of Chico or call us at 530-343-5100 to see about adding a water softener to your home.
