Water Softener Service in Odessa

Hard water can wreak havoc on your plumbing, appliances, and fixtures. Call the plumbing experts at The Darville Company at 432-580-9675 and find out if a water softener installation is suitable for you.

If you’re sick and tired of hard water running your clothes, plumbing, and appliances, call us and let us show you how much better your home life can be with a water softener. We’ve been in the plumbing industry for over 50 years, proudly serving residents in the Midland-Odessa metro area with high-quality work and upfront prices. Plus, we guarantee your satisfaction, and our technicians are available for 24-hour emergency repairs.

Call us for fast, accurate water leak detection if you suspect you have a water leak but don’t know where.

Benefits of a Water Softener Installation

Before getting into the benefits of a water softener, let’s discuss what hard water is and why you may want to soften it.

According to energy.gov, “Before reaching the municipal supply, water absorbs mineral content from rocks and soil. Some of this content, like calcium and magnesium, are hard minerals that not only make soap less effective, they also gradually lead to limescale buildup, which, when it occurs within pipes, reduces water pressure and flow and only gets worse over time.”

While hard water isn’t unsafe to drink or otherwise bad for your health, it can cause numerous problems with your plumbing and appliances. So, if you’ve never considered a water softener before or are still on the fence, here are a few advantages to taking the plunge.

It Protects Your Plumbing System
Water softeners protect your pipes and plumbing, making them last longer and reducing the need for costly repairs.

It Prevents Clogs
Do your faucets, and shower heads drip instead of spray? If so, it’s probably because the aerators are blocked by the mineral deposits left behind by hard water. Using a water softener eliminates this problem allowing your water fixtures to flow more freely.

It Makes Your Clothes Softer and More Vibrant
Another problem with hard water is that it causes your clothes to come out of the wash stiff and itchy. Furthermore, the minerals cause colors to fade more quickly. Have you ever seen what one ride through the washing machine does to a new white tee shirt? A water softener makes your clothes brighter, longer lasting, and more comfortable.

It Improves Skin & Hair
Water softeners can improve the quality of your skin and hair by removing minerals from the water supply that cause dryness and irritation to sensitive skin types.

If you’re intrigued about what a water softener can do for you, call one of our expert plumbers for a consultation.

Our water filtration systems ensure you have clean, healthy drinking water.

Odessa Water Softener Maintenance

Your water softener should last many years, but that doesn’t mean you can set it and forget it. To keep your system running efficiently and extend its lifespan as long as possible, we recommend regular water softener maintenance, and here are a few tips.

Check the Salt
Your water softener depends on salt to attract the minerals out of the water, so you should check the salt in your brine tank every month or so. Open the tank lid and ensure the salt is wet and covered with water. If the salt is dry or the water level is low, refill the salt.

Use Good Salt
It’s essential to use suitable salt to fill your brine tank, and we recommend using evaporated salt pellets; however, you can use any salt in a pinch other than block salt. To be sure, check your user’s manual to see what it recommends for your system.

Clean the Brine Tank
Keeping your brine tank clean is essential to your water softener’s longevity. Wait until the tank is nearly empty, scoop out the remaining salt, and clean the tank. After cleaning and thorough rinsing, refill it with the proper salt and let it regenerate before using the system again.

Know the Trouble Signs
Lastly, it’s essential that you know the signs that your water softener needs a little professional TLC so you can call for help before it’s too late. Watch out for:

Scale buildup in pipes, sinks, and bathtubs

Your water suddenly tastes different

Your laundry has become dry, stiff, and itchy

Your system requires frequent regeneration

If you’d feel safer with a professional, call The Darville Company and ask about our water softener maintenance service.

Whether you need a home water softener replacement, water softener maintenance, or a water softener installation, you can trust the professionals at The Darville Company in Odessa, Texas. Call us to schedule an appointment at 432-580-9675.