What are the Benefits of a Water Softener ?

I have hard water what are the Benefits of a Water Softener ?

Did you know whether you get your Water from a Well, or from a Public Water Source, there are many benefits of a professional plumber installing a Water Softener in your home – They include removing limescale, getting rid of soap scum, making cleaning easier, less residue in your dishwasher and so much more. 

This article is intended to give you a quick overview of the many benefits of a Water Softener, but if you have any questions, please call the Professional Plumbers at Paul Vadnais Plumbing at: 651-429-8908

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Benefits of Installing a Water Softener

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• Hard water can shorten the life of your appliances.  Installing a water softener extends their life, and saves you money!
• Hard water can make cleaning difficult, as detergents won’t soap up properly.
• Laundry comes out cleaner and whiter in Softened Water, and also extends the life of your clothing.
• Your skin and hair will feel cleaner as Softened Water makes soap and shampoo lather up more readily, and easier to rinse off.
• Hard water leaves scale and other mineral deposits on faucets and fixtures.  Using softened water eliminates these deposits and makes your house look cleaner.

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We hope you’ve enjoyed this short article explaining the benefits of using a Water Softener.  Paul Vadnais Plumbing Company sells a full range of Water Softening products, and you can learn more about our product line here.

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Paul Vadnais Plumbing Company has consistently maintained a positive Rating with the Better Business Bureau , and have also received Angie’s List Super Service Award.. We are Fully Licensed in residential and commercial plumbing, as well as Backflow Valve Testing and Repair.

We hope you give Paul Vadnais Plumbing the opportunity to Earn your Business. Please call us at: 651-429-8908 or fill out our Contact Form to learn how Paul Vadnais Plumbing can be your Professional Plumbing Company 

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Finding savings in your plumbing systems.

Water-Efficient Plumbing Fixtures can lower your bills 

 

Saving Water Saves Money

We are all familiar with the US Government Energy Star program. Did you know It has a similar program for plumbing related appliances. The Environmental Protection Agency runs the Water Sense program this program’s primary function  is designed to help consumers identify  products that can cut down on your water usage.

Products that get the Water Sense certification must provide significant water usage decreases as much as 20%.  Among the options to help you save:

• Toilets: Ultra-low-flow toilets use 1.28 gallons of water per flush or less. That's compared to 1.6 gallons for normal low-flow models, and as high as 6 gallons for older toilets. Other models have two flush options so you can use even less water when flushing only liquid waste.
• Sink fixtures: Water Sense products limit output to a maximum of 1.5 gallons per minute. The average family can save 700 gallons per year by making the switch, according to the EPA.
• Showerheads: Ultra-low-flow showerheads use two gallons of water per minute or less, helping you hold your consumption to a minimum.

  

  Save Blue and See More Green

The EPA claims these efforts have saved  appx. 757 billion gallons of water and $14.2 billion in water and energy bills since 2006. If every household in the country upgraded to Water Sense plumbing and products, consumers could save a total of 3 trillion gallons of water and $17 billion each year according to recent statistics and studies.

Other savings recognized

The savings aren't just in your water bill. If you use a low-flow showerhead, for example, you will use less water, and critically, less hot water, so you need less energy to heat it up. That means you save on two bills for the price of one installation. Contact a licensed plumber in your area to discuss these products.

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There is a lot at stake, only one benefit of which is saving money. California in particular as well as parts of the Southwest have been experiencing extreme drought. This put a premium on the value of fresh water. Some experts fear that clean water supplies worldwide could continue to become stressed and may lead to global rationing, if we are unable to meet rising demand for agriculture, industrial, landscaping, commercial and residential use. Investing in efficient plumbing systems is doing more than just cutting down on your utility bills, it’s the right thing to do

For more advice regarding water-efficient plumbing, or how to get the most from your existing system, contact Paul Vadnais Plumbing today.

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Contact a Professional Plumber and have them diagnose and repair your plumbing problem

Do you have a running toilet? Does the tank take forever if never at all to fill after you flush. You have 2 options if this is the case, Fix it yourself or contact a professional plumber and have them diagnose and repair your plumbing problem.

Toilet Repair

 If your toilet is running and you have to jiggle the handle to get it to stop, the mysteries of a running toilet can drive you nuts. Whether you hear water running constantly or cycling on and off one cause of a running toilet is a flapper that doesn't seal.



If water from the tank seeps around the flapper and into the bowl, the flapper is probably shot.The most common problem is that the chain connecting the flush handle and the flapper valve is not adjusted properly and gets caught under the flapper valve, preventing a good seal. The water continually leaks out of the tank, and therefore the tank continually attempts to fill.

A leaking flapper can waste hundreds of gallons of water over time, which is not good for your budget or water conservation.

A major cause of flapper failure is drop in bleach tablets and blue water tablets which damage all the rubber parts in the toilet tank, you should not use them.

Another issue is a some part of the flush mechanism catching on another part. This is not uncommon, especially when a ball float is used. The ball float may catch on the flush handle arm, or even the flapper itself. In the photo to the right, the flapper valve is being held open by the float ball. A slight bend in the ball arm, or turn of the adjustment screw is all it takes to make it operate smoothly again.

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If neither issue is the case, the flapper valve itself may be worn out. This is also an easy repair, but you must be sure to purchase the correct replacement part.

A professional plumber can determine the make and model of your particular toilet. Most toilets internal parts are somewhat universal. There are some differences in tubing sizes flapper sizes etc. A qualified licensed plumber will usually carry the parts necessary to fix most small issues and the cost of a plumbing repair such as this can pale in comparison to the bills you will get as your homes plumbing system literally flushes money down the toilet in the form of wasted water.

Some basic parts involved include:

• Flapper
• Valve washer
• Fill valve
• Toilet handle and retaining nut

If you have a running toilet and it seems like a project you are not comfortable attempting contact a professional plumber in your area.

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New federal regulations for the efficiency of water heaters go into effect April 16

Professional Licensed Plumbers can install a new water heater in your home

New federal regulations for the efficiency of water heaters go into effect April 16 and will lead to higher replacement prices for homeowners but possibly long-term utility bill savings.

The Department of Energy’s National Appliance Energy Conservation Act sets higher energy-factor requirements designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions “equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of about 33.8 million automobiles,” according to the department’s website.

Water heaters bought after the standards go into effect will be slightly larger than current models because they have more insulation and redesigned internal parts and thus will have a purchase price about 35 percent higher.

Heating water accounts for about 18 percent of energy consumption in households, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Tankless water heaters are an option for those who don’t want to make room for the bulkier new appliances. Tankless heaters don’t have water storage containers, but instead heat water on demand, so hot water never runs out.






If you are in need of a water heater or thinking of having a tankless water heater professionally installed contact a professional plumber in the NorthSaint Paul Maplewood Area.





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