Is a Water Conditioner the Same Thing as a Water Softener?

Although they sound like they would be interchangeable terms, a water conditioner and a water softener are actually two different types of systems. Each system is designed for a specific purpose so it’s important to identify what you really need in your St. Charles home so you make an informed decision on what you need to have installed.

Water softeners remove hard minerals, like calcium, from water which eliminates mineral build up in pipes and appliances and softens your water so your skin will feel less dry after showing and you’ll be able to use less soap.

Water conditioners remove chemicals like chlorine or pesticides from your water, essentially making it healthier to drink.

Living in Saint Charles, IL you’ll definitely need a water softener, but will a conditioner or filtration be needed? Call us at 1-630-864-7078 for a complimentary assessment

Here are a few questions to ask yourself of what you’d like to achieve:

• Keep pipes and appliances and fixtures free of hard mineral build up?
• Increase longevity of appliances?
• Remove chemicals like chlorine and pesticides?
• Have tap water that is healthier to drink?

If you know you need a water softener but are concerned about the safety of your drinking water in St. Charles. IL then you may want to consider a water softener and a water filtration system or reverse osmosis system. The best way to determine what you really need is to have our skilled technicians provide a free water test in your home and talk over your specific needs with you. That’s really the only way to determine what system is right for your St. Charles home.

Your water is important, so be sure to call your local water experts. Call us at 1-630-864-7078.