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Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.7(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Point, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had Kennihan do plumbing, heating, air conditioning, hot water heater replacement, etc etc etc. They are like having a whole team in your family! Excellent from the professional service people to the office team to the owners!"
NEW SHOWER HEAD & FAUCET
NEW TILE
Ultra High Efficiency System
Furnace Replacement
Furnace Replacement

+2

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Reliable Water Treatment Company
5.0(
42
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Point, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although I hired the plumber to install the hot water heater I was not present during the installation. My brother in law was present and thought they did a professional job."
Response time1 hour
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sanders Plumbing
5.0(
14
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Point, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Addison was great. He came and completed the install of my brand new hot water tank in under an hour. He was reasonable and upfront with the pricing as well. I would definitely recommend Sanders Plumbing. I will be a repeat customer in the future."
Add shower in Basement
Waterline Install
Waterline Install
Waterline Install
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Yes. Hard water is what causes scale buildup, and a whole-house filter provides numerous benefits beyond water softening. Any water that enters your home will go through the filter, which cleans up all water that you will use for cooking, bathing, and drinking. A whole-house water filter also blocks harmful particles like heavy metals.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.

Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.

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. 

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