Do NOT Buy A Portable Water Softener Until You Read This

Do NOT Buy A Portable Water Softener Until You Read This

When water contains high levels of mineral ions like calcium and magnesium, it becomes “hard”. Hard water is the reason for limescale around your taps, sink and could be the very thing ruining your home appliances. Hard water can also increase the waters’ incompatibility with soap. The result of this is dry hair, skin and…

The Biggest PROBLEMS With The Nuvo H2O Water ‘Softener’

The Biggest PROBLEMS With The Nuvo H2O Water ‘Softener’

Problems With Nuvo H2O The first issue is that it does not soften water because it does not use salt. Instead it descales your pipes and “conditions” your water to give you water that is “less hard”. If you have severe hard water issues consider getting a standard softener which is one of the best…

Do NOT Buy! Why A Fleck Softener Might NOT be Worth it

Do NOT Buy! Why A Fleck Softener Might NOT be Worth it

Here is Why You Should Not Buy A Fleck Softener (2023 Update). In the first draft of this article I recommended Fleck and in many ways, I still recommend it as a good standalone softener. However, I am no longer recommending Fleck and here is why: Most people don’t understand that a Fleck softener does…

Facts (& DANGERS) About Salt Free Water Softeners

Facts (& DANGERS) About Salt Free Water Softeners

Facts (& DANGERS) About “Salt Free Water Softeners” The name is slightly deceiving because a “water softener” is a machine that removes hard water by definition. However, a saltless water softener does not completely remove water hardness. (Read: this). Salt free water softeners are sometimes designed to look like regular water softeners. However, they can…

Big PROBLEMS With GE Water Softeners (Buyer BEWARE!)

Big PROBLEMS With GE Water Softeners (Buyer BEWARE!)

The Biggest Problem With GE Water Softeners The average lifespan of the unit is about 4-7 years. Of course, this can be longer (or shorter) depending on how you use and maintain it. As with any appliance, GE water softeners are not free from technical issues and repairs can come at considerable cost. The Best Features…

Fleck Water Softener is NOT Worth It! Here’s Why…

Fleck Water Softener is NOT Worth It! Here’s Why…

Why You Should NOT Invest In Fleck Water Softeners Although this article was originally comparing the best fleck softener out of the top 3 models, I have added this update because I am no longer recommending Fleck and here are my reasons: Basic stand-alone Fleck softeners do NOT filter your water. This means that even though…

Why A Whirlpool Softener Might Just NOT Be Worth It

Why A Whirlpool Softener Might Just NOT Be Worth It

Why A Whirlpool Water Softener Might NOT Be Worth It Whirlpool water softeners typically come with a 1-2 year warranty (with an option to extend to a 5 or 10 year warranty) but the industry standard is a lifetime warranty.  At the time of writing this, Whirlpool softeners are only available for purchase in Lowe’s,…

Do NOT Buy! Here is Why Kinetico Might NOT Be Worth It

Do NOT Buy! Here is Why Kinetico Might NOT Be Worth It

Why Kinetico Might NOT Be Worth It First things first, Kinetico’s official website does not provide any verified customer reviews. Their products are not listed on Amazon so it is not possible to see reviews there either. However, I have done some digging and brought together all the top things that people complain about so…

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Water Softener
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Water Softener

3 Common Water Softener Buying Mistakes If you are looking for the best water softener here is a quick 3 step plan of things to avoid when buying a water softener. The following are 3 of the biggest mistakes people make when buying a water softener machine. You buy a water softener that is too…

Water Softener Salt Reviews: How to AVOID and Fix PROBLEMS
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Water Softener Salt Reviews: How to AVOID and Fix PROBLEMS

This article will focus on water softener salt reviews. I will rate the best salt that is specifically designed for water softener machines on the market today. The market is full of what seems like millions of different types of softener salt. And because there are so many different types of water softening salts on…

2 Kenmore Softener Problems and How to Solve Them

2 Kenmore Softener Problems and How to Solve Them

2 Kenmore Water Softener Problems and How to Solve Them Kenmore water softeners have 2 main issues: Kenmore water softeners are prone to salt issues. This is largely due to the fact that they are combined together into one single container. The result is that the salt and resin tanks can easily become clogged. When…

Do NOT Buy! Here is Why Culligan Might NOT Be Worth It

Do NOT Buy! Here is Why Culligan Might NOT Be Worth It

This Article is Based on REAL Personal Experiences This review article was originally published in April 2017 and based on complaint emails I received from verified Culligan customers. I cross-referenced the details they provided with information available online. However, the article has since been updated with more positive information from Culligan employees who wanted to…