If you reside in a region where hard water is prevalent, it’s essential to have a water softener. Such an appliance is instrumental in warding off limescale accumulation in your showers and sinks.

Water softeners could seem like a frivolous expense, particularly if you haven’t felt the effects of hard water. But the minerals in such H2O can wreak havoc on your plumbing and skin. Growing up, I ...

During our radio program a caller wanted help deciding between a magnetic water softener and one that uses salt. Salt-based softeners (those that use sodium chloride) actually soften incoming water by ...

A listener called our radio program recently, asking for help deciding between a magnetic water softener and one that uses salt. It got us thinking about how the water softening industry has been ...

Founded in 1970, Kinetico produces efficient, built-to-last water softener and reverse osmosis systems for your home. Kinetico’s water treatment systems are non-electric, low-maintenance and fully ...

Q: Our outdoor water softener was destroyed by Hurricane Irma. I ordered a new General Electric water softener online from Home Depot. It was delivered and installed by a contractor I hired.

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A: I’ve tried electronic ...

BOLTON, Ontario, June 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Many consumers are unaware that the quality of the water in their homes may negatively impact the cleaning power and overall effectiveness of their water-using ...