Water Softeners: What They Are and Why You Need One

12June 2025

At RZ Plumbing, we are proud to provide installation services for water softeners, devices designed to remove hard minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, from water. Oftentimes, hard minerals in water lead to scale buildup in pipes and appliances, which results in leaky faucets, clogged pipes, and shortened lifespan of these appliances. That’s where water softeners can make a big difference. 

Water softeners are typically installed at the main water entry point in your home. Using a salt-based ion exchange system, Novo’s water softeners removes hard minerals ions from water in exchange for sodium ions, delivering soft water in your home that can lead to a wide array of benefits, such as the following:

  • Protects plumbing appliances 

By preventing scale buildup, soft water increases the longevity of water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and other plumbing fixtures

  • Healthier skin and hair

Soft water is gentler on the skin and hair, helping retain natural moisture and reduce dryness

  • Cleaner fixtures and surfaces

Removing hard minerals means no more white, chalky spots or soap scum on your sinks, showers, and glass, keeping bathrooms and kitchens looking clean.

  • Lower soap and detergent use

Soft water lathers more easily, allowing you to use less soap and detergent to get the job done

Water softeners are an excellent investment for your home’s plumbing system. At RZ Plumbing, our experienced team is specially trained in the proper installation of water softeners to ensure optimal performance. Previous to installation, our team will take a water sample from your home for analysis, in order to determine the proper filtration and size of water softener unit to use. Give us a call today to schedule your installation and start enjoying the benefits of soft water!

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