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Key Takeaway: If taste or odor is present, pair whole-home carbon filtration with softening for full coverage. Carbon targets disinfectants (chlorine/chloramine) and nuisance flavors, while a softener handles hardness. A brief water test clarifies what you need and the best order to install it. Whole-home filtration and softening solve different problems. A softener lowers measured hardness (calcium and magnesium) to …
Key Takeaway: Sizing a water softener is straightforward when you have three inputs: tested hardness (gpg), typical daily use, and household size. Use those numbers to choose a capacity that regenerates every 7–10 days under normal use, with headroom for peak days. A recent test simplifies everything, and a dealer can confirm capacity for typical use. Right-sizing prevents two common …
Key Takeaway: If the goal is to lower measured hardness (gpg), choose softening; if the goal is to make scale less stubborn on surfaces, conditioning can help. Ion-exchange systems remove calcium and magnesium from the water, while “salt-free” approaches influence how minerals crystallize and adhere. When taste or odor from municipal disinfectants is also on your list, pairing the primary …
