Water Softener
We’re Softies About Soft Water.
85% of American households have hard water. Hard water at home can present a range of issues for plumbing and appliances, from visible mineral buildup to pipe corrosion.
Stop Living the Hard Life
Hard water rears its ugly head all over the house. Many people accept the symptoms of hard water without even knowing they can be free of the issues it causes.
- Dry Skin and Hair
- Scale and Soap Scum
- Spotting on Dishes and Glassware
- Damage to Water Fixtures
- Reduced Life of Clothing and Textiles
- Excess Energy Use
- Added Cost of Extra Cleaning Supplies and Detergent Use
But there’s no need to worry when you have the proper water softening system to protect your home and your family. Start enjoying the benefits of having softer water in your home.
The Easy Choice For Hard Water
Say goodbye to stiff laundry and frizzy hair, and find a customized water softener system from Service Legends.
You Deserve the Soft Life
Once you’ve experienced soft water, you won’t want to live without it. That silky clean feeling. A cleaner home. Better wash results. Even savings on cleaning supplies and detergents. Your house and family will thank you!
Stay Cleaner and Prevent Dry Skin and Hair
That same film that’s on your shower door ends up on your skin when you have hard water. Soft water does a much better job of rinsing soaps and shampoos to prevent their drying effects.
Keep Everything Cleaner and Prevent Hard Water Damage
Soft water doesn’t leave scale and scum on your faucets, tubs and shower doors making it much easier for you to keep them clean and prevent hard water buildup that can cause damage.
Protect Your Favorite Clothing and Linens
Hard water is hard on fabrics, wearing them prematurely, and causing fading and brittleness. Soft water can extend the life of your clothes and household textiles by removing the dissolved minerals that create problems.
Reduce Soap and Detergent Use
Use up to 75 percent less detergent and get the same or better cleaning results with soft water on the job.
Reduce Energy Consumption
By preventing scale buildup inside of your water heater, you can make it up to 30 percent more efficient since it won’t have to heat your water through a layer of scale buildup.
Extend the Life of Your Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures
Your water-using appliances and plumbing stay cleaner, work more effectively and last longer with soft water.
Our Guarantees
You won’t find another plumber in Des Moines that offers the same warranty and guarantee protections as we do. Give us a call today and see why thousands of homeowners rate Service Legends, a 5-star service company!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not 100% satisfied with the service we have provided, we will make it right or refund all of your money.
Fixed Right Or It’s Free Guarantee
When we come to your home to diagnose your plumbing repair, we guarantee it will be accurate or else the diagnostic is on us.
StraightForward Pricing
We’ll always give you an exact price before moving forward with any services. No add-on charges, hidden charges, surcharges, or ‘oops, I forgot to add this on’ charges! If we perform work without giving you a straightforward price, the work is on us.
Equipment Guarantee
We guarantee that the water softener we have installed in your home will perform as we have stated. If the water softener fails during normal use in the first year, we will either repair or replace the water softener at no charge to you.
Professional Technician
If any of our staff swears, uses tobacco on your property or is not friendly, the service is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of salt should I use?
We recommend 99% salt crystals. You can find this salt at your local grocery store, hardware store or gas station.
How can I find the manufacture date on my water softening tank?
The manufacturing date and serial numbers are on your tank’s label. They are located below the model number.
Why does my water softener fail to regenerate?
The following is a list of common reasons as why this may be happening:
- The unit is unplugged or no power is going to the unit.
- The unit is in bypass.
- The meter is counting gallons remaining off of the timer.
Why doesn’t my water feel slippery when washing dishes anymore?
Your water may not feel slippery because your water softener may not be re-generating. Another reason may be that there is no salt in your brine tank.
Is my water softener using too much salt?
You can tell if your water softener is using too much salt by verifying that your capacity, hardness, meter setting and salt dosage are set correctly for the size of your system. Next, check if your brine tank is full of water.
- If it is, push the float down and see if the brine tanks starts to fill.
- If it is not, check if your brine valve refill amount is correct.
Why is the water pressure in my home low?
To determine the potential cause, put your water softener in bypass and see if the pressure increases.
- If the pressure does not increase, then the restriction is in your plumbing. Check all shut off valves.
- If the pressure increases, the pressure drop is within the water softener system. You may need to replace your resin.
- If the issue persists, contact Service Legends for further assistance.
Why are my drains plugged with resin?
Check that the inlet and outlet plumbing on your softener is not reversed. If your inlet and outlet are plumbed correctly, your distributor assembly is likely cracked and needs to be replaced. Contact Service Legends for further assistance.
Will installing a softening system restrict the water flow or pressure in the house?
Yes, the water has to flow through the unit and the resin. These cavities will create a pressure drop. Based on the size of the system and at what flow rate will determine how much pressure drop there will be.