Water Softeners in Tampa Bay

No. A properly functioning water softener will never make your water taste salty. The small amount of sodium added to the water will never create a salty taste.

Water softeners help to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from your water, which are responsible for causing hard water. Hard water can lead to various issues such as limescale buildup in pipes and appliances, decreased efficiency of soap and detergent, and dry skin and hair. The hardness of Tampa’s drinking water, primarily taken from the Hillsborough River, fluctuates throughout the year — lower during the wet season and higher in the dry season.

Yes! Potential buyers are interested in homes with water softeners, as it means they will not need to install one themselves and they are a sign that the home’s plumbing, fixtures, and appliances have less wear and tear, adding to the home's overall curb appeal. A water softener can lengthen the life of your plumbing system, appliances, bathroom, and kitchen fixtures. Who doesn’t want to hear at an open house that the home’s drinking water is softer and cleaner than houses in the Tampa area without a water softener?

Hard water usually manifests itself in several ways. It leaves white residue behind wherever water evaporates. When hardness reacts with soaps and detergents, it leaves a sticky soap scum behind, and in hot water heating systems it leaves behind a hard scale.

A water softener works through a process known as “ion exchange,” which means that as it removes calcium and magnesium (elements that make water “hard”), it replaces those ions on a one for one basis, usually with sodium. This means that the amount of sodium added to the water is directly proportional to how hard your water is. In most instances the amount being added is so small that it is not a significant contributor to the amount of sodium in your diet.

Yes, if your hard water has been building up scale in your appliances, once you install a softener it will begin to remove that built-up scale. It will take a long time to remove it, but it will remove it.

It’s always a good idea to consult with a Culligan expert who can assess your specific needs and recommend the most suitable water softener for your shower. Your local Culligan Water Expert will consider all these factors and provide you with the best solution for your home.

Unfortunately, no. A water softener is designed to remove hardness (calcium and magnesium) from water. They can sometimes remove a limited amount of iron and manganese if you happen to have these problems as well. But if you are looking for great water for drinking and cooking, you should probably consider a reverse osmosis system for that purpose.

Other than salt or potassium chloride, there are no other chemicals that a water softener uses. On the contrary, using a water softener reduces the amount of cleaning supplies and detergents that you need to put down the drain trying to keep your home and family clean. Using a water softener is very environmentally friendly.

Once a softener is installed, it will begin to soften your water immediately, However, if you have a tank-type hot water heater, it may take a few days to use up that hard water, until you feel the full effects of soft water.

Most good softeners today, recharge based on how many gallons of water you use, and how hard your water is to start with. However, most of our customers today are adding salt once or twice a year, on average.

There are a variety of factors that would inform this decision. It would be based on the size of your water softener, how hard your water is, and how much water is being used in your household. Generally, you won’t go more than a few months without adding salt to the tank. Culligan not only can deliver your salt, but service your softener with scheduled maintenance.

Yes, Culligan offers water softener installation and maintenance services in Florida. Our team of experts can help you select the right water softener for your needs and ensure it is installed and maintained properly.

Water softeners require additional water for regenerative purposes, but are rarely known to cause issues in septic systems if an expert handles the installation. Culligan experts understand septic system capacity and its relationship with water softening systems better than other third-party installers and general plumbers. We also use septic-safe softener cleaners only.

Hard water can cause dry skin if you have sensitivity to such issues. Calcium and magnesium are examples of mineral that can leave a film on your body and prevent your shower products such as soap and shampoo to get through the surface. Studies have also shown areas with hard water are more likely to have children with eczema.

After site inspection and water analysis, your Culligan expert will help pick which softener is right for you based on your budget and home needs.

Since a site inspection and water test is required, Culligan Water Softener installation is a little different than buying a softener online and asking a plumber to install it. This work on the front end helps mitigate issues down the road. The installation process usually only takes a day or two depending on work needing done on drain lines, your water supply, and electrical connections. Your Culligan expert will always test the softener after installation to ensure it’s working properly.