Water Softener Installation in Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Looking for a water softener for your home? Studio Plumbing & Heating provides residential water softener installation and replacement throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and surrounding communities.
Whole-Home Water Softeners • Installation • Replacement • Residential Plumbing
What Does a Water Softener Do?
A water softener is a whole-home water treatment system designed to reduce hardness minerals in the water before the water travels throughout the home's plumbing system.
Traditional residential water softeners commonly use an ion-exchange process. Hardness minerals are exchanged for other ions as the water passes through the softening system.
The result is softened water supplied to the areas of the home connected through the system.
Studio Plumbing can provide the plumbing installation required to connect a compatible residential water softener to your home's water supply.
Why Do Homeowners Install Water Softeners?
Water softeners are specifically designed to address water hardness. Some homeowners choose a softener because they want to reduce the effects that hardness minerals can have around the home.
Hard Water
Water softeners are designed specifically to reduce hardness minerals in the water supplied to the home.
Mineral Scale
Hardness minerals can contribute to mineral deposits on surfaces and water-connected fixtures.
Whole-Home Treatment
A properly located water softener treats water before it travels to the areas of the home supplied through the system.
Plumbing Installation
Water softeners require appropriate connections to the home's water supply and other installation requirements for the selected equipment.
Ongoing Maintenance
Traditional salt-based water softeners require ongoing maintenance, including maintaining the appropriate salt level and following the manufacturer's instructions.
Residential Systems
System sizing and installation should take the household, equipment and existing plumbing configuration into consideration.
Installing a Water Softener in Your Home
A whole-home water softener is typically connected to the home's water supply so the system can treat water before it reaches the fixtures it is intended to serve.
The exact installation depends on the water softener, the existing plumbing, available space, drainage requirements and the proposed location of the equipment.
Studio Plumbing can review the plumbing configuration and complete the agreed plumbing work required to install a compatible residential water softener.
Installation May Include
Replacing an Existing Water Softener
Already have a water softener that needs to be replaced? The existing installation can be reviewed to determine what plumbing changes may be required for the replacement equipment.
A new water softener may have different dimensions, connections or installation requirements than the existing system.
Studio Plumbing can remove the plumbing connections to the existing unit as required and complete the agreed plumbing installation for the replacement system.
Planning a Replacement?
What Happens Inside a Traditional Water Softener?
Many traditional residential water softeners use ion-exchange resin to reduce hardness minerals from the water.
As water passes through the resin tank, hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium are exchanged for other ions.
The system periodically regenerates the resin using a brine solution from the brine tank. The exact operation, settings and maintenance requirements depend on the water softener being used.
A Typical Salt-Based System Includes
Which One Does Your Home Need?
Water softeners and water filtration systems are not interchangeable. They are designed to address different water concerns.
Water Softener
A water softener is specifically designed to reduce hardness minerals in the water.
If your primary concern is water hardness or the effects of hardness minerals around your home, a water softener is the system designed for that purpose.
Ask About Water Softeners →Water Filtration
Water filtration systems use filtration media or other treatment methods designed for the particular filtration equipment.
If you're looking to filter water rather than specifically address hardness, explore our residential water filtration service.
Explore Water Filtration →Not Every Home Needs the Same System
Water softeners come in different sizes and configurations. The appropriate equipment depends on several factors, including the home's water use, plumbing and the specific system being considered.
Before installation, make sure the equipment is suitable for your household and that there is an appropriate location for the system and its required connections.
Consider Before Installation
Water Softener Installation Process
Contact
Tell us whether you're installing a new water softener or replacing an existing system.
Review
Review the equipment, proposed location and existing plumbing requirements.
Install
Complete the agreed plumbing modifications and connect the compatible water softener.
Complete
Review the completed plumbing installation and relevant system information.
Plan for Ongoing Maintenance
A water softener is not a completely maintenance-free appliance. Traditional salt-based systems require homeowners to monitor and replenish the salt used by the system.
Maintenance and regeneration settings vary between manufacturers and models, so follow the instructions provided with the water softener installed in your home.
Keep your system information and model number somewhere accessible so you can easily find the appropriate maintenance instructions when needed.
Water Softener Maintenance Basics
See a Water Softener Installation
Real project photos help homeowners see how a whole-home water softener is connected into the plumbing and what a completed installation looks like.
Recommended sequence:
Existing Plumbing → Installation → Water Connections → Finished Water Softener
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Water softener installation in Edmonton by Studio Plumbing & Heating
Local Residential Water Softener Installation
Studio Plumbing & Heating provides scheduled residential plumbing services throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and surrounding communities.
Residential Focus
Plumbing services focused on homes and residential water systems.
Communication
Understand the proposed plumbing work and how your water softener connects to your home's plumbing.
Installation
Professional plumbing installation for compatible residential water softener equipment.
Workmanship
Professional plumbing work with attention to the equipment connections and finished installation.
Water Softener Installation in Edmonton, Sherwood Park & Surrounding Areas
Studio Plumbing provides residential water softener installation and replacement throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Water Softener Edmonton
Looking for water softener installation in Edmonton? Studio Plumbing provides residential whole-home water softener installation and replacement for Edmonton homeowners.
Edmonton Plumbing Services →Water Softener Sherwood Park
Studio Plumbing provides residential water softener installation and replacement throughout Sherwood Park and Strathcona County.
Sherwood Park Plumbing →Water Softener St. Albert
St. Albert homeowners can contact Studio Plumbing for residential water softener installation and replacement.
Water Softener Beaumont
Residential whole-home water softener installation and replacement for homeowners in Beaumont.
Water Softener Leduc
Studio Plumbing provides scheduled residential water softener installation and replacement for Leduc homeowners.
Strathcona County & Surrounding Area
Not sure whether your home is within our service area? Contact Studio Plumbing and tell us where your home is located and what type of water softener you're considering.
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Residential Plumbing →Frequently Asked Questions About Water Softeners
What does a water softener do? +
A water softener is designed to reduce hardness minerals in water. Traditional residential systems commonly use an ion-exchange process to soften the water before it travels through the portions of the home's plumbing served by the system.
Does Studio Plumbing install water softeners in Edmonton? +
Yes. Studio Plumbing provides residential water softener installation and replacement throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and surrounding communities.
Can you replace my existing water softener? +
Yes. Studio Plumbing can review the existing installation and complete the agreed plumbing modifications and connections required for a compatible replacement water softener.
What is the difference between a water softener and water filter? +
A water softener is specifically designed to reduce hardness minerals. Water filtration systems use filtration or treatment methods designed for the particular filtration equipment. The two systems perform different functions.
Where is a water softener installed? +
The appropriate location depends on the home's water supply, existing plumbing, available space, drainage requirements and the specific equipment being installed.
Do water softeners need a drain? +
Traditional regenerating water softeners generally require an appropriate drain connection for the regeneration process. Installation requirements depend on the specific system and manufacturer's instructions.
Do I need to add salt to a water softener? +
Traditional salt-based water softeners require salt for the regeneration process. The appropriate salt type, level and maintenance schedule depend on the specific equipment and manufacturer's instructions.
How do I know what size water softener I need? +
System sizing can depend on factors such as water hardness, household size, water use and the specifications of the equipment being considered.
Does Studio Plumbing install water softeners in Sherwood Park? +
Yes. Studio Plumbing provides residential water softener installation and replacement in Sherwood Park and Strathcona County as well as Edmonton, St. Albert, Beaumont, Leduc and surrounding communities.
How do I request a water softener estimate? +
Contact Studio Plumbing and let us know whether you're installing a new water softener or replacing an existing system, along with your location and any information you have about the equipment.
Looking for Water Softener Installation?
Studio Plumbing & Heating provides residential water softener installation and replacement throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and surrounding communities.
Edmonton • Sherwood Park • St. Albert • Beaumont • Leduc • Strathcona County