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Heartland Heating and Cooling Inc.
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Ellendale, ND and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a absolutely fantastic job. Very clean and professional installation of my instant water heater."
Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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High Plains Water, Inc.
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Ellendale, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High quality products, excellent service. I have their water treatment systems at my house, office and cabin. I highly recommend them if you are looking for quality products that will last a long time."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FM Water Systems LLC
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Ellendale, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

FM Water Systems is your locally owned and operated authorized Kinetico Dealer with over 30 years of experience. We take great pride in our prompt response, expertise and superior customer service every time so call today!\n\nCommercial and Residential clients always welcome!

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

No, hard water isn’t dangerous. The added calcium in hard water can contribute to good bone health. However, it can also cause dry skin and hair. If you have dry skin or hair, consider using a water-softening system to help minimize the minerals in your water. Plus, these systems can also add some sodium to your diet. 

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

The main difference between a water softener and a water filter is what they remove from the water. A water softener is specifically designed to remove hard minerals, while a filter removes a wider range of contaminants above a certain size, such as bacteria and other impurities. If your primary goal is to remove minerals, a softener is the best choice. If you want to remove various contaminants for safety or taste, a filter is more suitable. Filters are also typically less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply's specific issues, you may need to install both systems for comprehensive treatment.

Softened water prevents scale deposits, reducing appliance wear, leading to energy savings and longer-lasting household fixtures.

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