The popularity of craft beer has risen dramatically in recent years, and with it has grown the interest in home brewing. If you have ever seen someone brew beer at home, you likely know that it’s as much a science as it is an art. Even the slightest alteration to the brewing process can have…
What to Think About Before Your Water Softener Installation
Have you decided that you’d like a water softener installed in your home in North or South Carolina? That’s great! But before you move forward with the installation, we want to make sure you have all your bases covered. So today we’re going talk about what to think about before having a water softener installation…
What are the Effects that Hard Water Has on Your Home’s Energy Bills?
According toEnergy Star, approximately 25% of the average home’s energy bills goes to the operating costs of major home appliances like the water heater, washing machine and dishwasher. So if anything is affecting the efficiency of your home’s appliances, there’s a good chance that you’ll see a noticeable spike in your home’s energy costs. Today…
How Can Installing a Water Softener Improve Your Dishwasher’s Performance and Efficiency?
Many people are familiar with the effects that hard water has on water heaters, but another water-using appliance that’s less talked about when it comes to hard water problems is your dishwasher. Today we’re going to talk about why your dishwasher is affected by hard water and how installing a water softener can improve your…
How to Choose a Water Filtration System for Well Water
According to the EPA, approximately 15 percent of homes in America get their water from a private well. And because the quality of well water is not regulated by the EPA, many homeowners want to know what they need to do to ensure their tap water is safe to use and consume. In order to…
Do Water Softeners Reduce Water Pressure?
Before you install any new appliance in your home, it's important to have all of the facts about what you're installing and be aware of any side effects it might cause. When it comes to water softeners, one question that homeowners often have is, "Do water softeners reduce the water pressure in a home?" Today…
Arsenic in Drinking Water: What North and South Carolina Homeowners Need to Know
If you follow current events in water quality, one contaminant that you’re sure to come across at some point is arsenic. Because this is such a growing concern, many homeowners are curious about where arsenic comes from and what effects it has on our bodies. So today we’re going to talk about the effects of…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Allergy Symptoms?
Spring is often the worst season of the year for allergies. That’s because plants and flowers are in full bloom, and many common allergens like pollen and ragweed are released into the air outside. Springtime allergies are bad enough on their own, but there are certain water quality issues that can make your symptoms even…
Do Water Treatment Systems Remove Essential Minerals from Tap Water?
Having enough minerals in your diet is essential if you want to achieve optimal health. Minerals aid in many important bodily functions, and they help strengthen your bones, organs, blood cells and more. So when some people hear that water softeners and water filtration systems can remove minerals from water, they become concerned that filtered…