Water Softener or Water Filter?

by Keith & Sheila Campbell

What is a Water Softener? - Water softeners help to remove minerals such as calcium and magnesium that contribute to hard water. They work somewhat like a chemical magnet using ion exchange. Water is forced through a bed filled with beads that are covered with sodium ions. The calcium and other chemicals that make water “hard” then exchange their ions with the positively charged sodium ions. When this happens, the calcium is no longer in the water, preventing those horrible rings in your bathtub, soap scum buildup, and clogged pipes.
 
What is a Water Filter? - A water filter or water filtration system helps remove contaminants and dissolved solids from the water you drink, shower, and cook with. In addition to improving the taste and smell of your water, a water filter also has the important job of reducing or removing harmful contaminants from your water such as lead, chlorine, and bacteria that can make it unsafe to drink. There are several types of water filters such as whole house, under sink, countertop, and shower filters. Additionally, water filters can use a variety of different methods to reduce contaminants. However, while the water softener has effectively reduced the hardness of your water, the water is not safer or cleaner to consume.
 
YOU REALLY NEED BOTH!
Keith & Sheila Campbell

"Words cannot express our gratitude and thankfulness that Keith provided us when buying our home. Being a military family and not being able to physically be there is beyond challenging buying a house unseen. He made this whole process so pleasant and easy, always easing our minds because he had our complete best interests in his hands. He took the time to send videos, pictures, and did several walk-through of the home to make us feel like we were there. You can easily tell Keith has years of experience , always answering questions and helping us every step of the way! He was extremely helpful in guiding us through the process of buying our home, and making sure that everything was taken care of promptly and correctly. He has been nothing but extremely responsive and excellent since the first phone call! Keith is incredibly knowledgeable, a go-getter, and super professional. We truly sat in passenger seat and let Keith do the driving. He went above and beyond to find the perfect home for us. There's not another realtor out there that could've provided us with the ease and comfort knowing we were making all the right decisions! Keith and Sheila have our highest recommendation, and we wouldn’t ever want to work with any other agent. We will refer our friends and family to Keith and Sheila Realty again and again!" Nicole Olson - 2024

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