Installing a water softener can be difficult and prone to error if you lack experience with plumbing. In this post, we will walk you through the process of installing a water softener in a straightforward and risk-free manner, as well as some of the most common mistakes made by first-time installers.
Prior to Installing a Water Softener, Take Into Account the Following
The installation of a water softener can aid in the maintenance of clean plumbing and sinks.
Installing a water softener does not necessitate the expertise of a licenced plumber. However, you should have a reasonable understanding of how water softeners operate. Soldering is an additional talent that will be useful.
A Brief Comment Regarding Water Loops
Your residence is equipped with a water loop that delivers softened water to fixtures and appliances, such as your water heater. This prevents the softened water from reaching the garden hose outside. This is crucial for numerous reasons, including the fact that it helps to maintain water supplies.
If your home does not already have a pre-built loop, you will need to have new pipes installed so that the water from the main line is redirected as it enters your home. Here, you will connect the water softener to this specific line. In the next section, we will provide you with additional instructions addressing this issue.
Before installing a water softener, you should consult with trained professionals.
Professional water softener installation involves more than simply putting the unit in your home. In reality, the process begins much earlier, when you are still deciding what to do. You are aware that you want a water softener, but you do not know how to proceed in the most efficient manner.
The following are explanations for some of the most frequently asked questions during this time.
Whom may have a water softener installed?
Although it is possible to construct your own water softener, it is not necessarily the most prudent course of action. When it comes to whole-house water softeners, it is strongly advised that you employ a professional installer as opposed to performing the installation yourself. For smaller water softeners and under-the-counter devices, DIY installation may be appropriate.
The reason for this is that these larger water softeners must adhere to specific plumbing rules in order to be lawful. If you are unfamiliar with plumbing standards and lack knowledge in the industry, you risk causing harm to your plumbing system as well as compromising the health of your family.
Who is responsible for installing the water softener system?
There are numerous companies that offer water softener installation, but you should not place your trust in just any company. Any reputable organisation in the market limits the installation of water softener systems to licenced plumbers.
To ensure that your system is implemented correctly and in accordance with all plumbing regulations, you must select a professional plumber with the necessary knowledge and experience. As a result, the water softener will not pose a threat to the structural integrity of your plumbing system or your family’s health. Without a licence, installation cannot provide this assurance of security.
To instal any of our water softeners, Angel Water never employs anyone who is not a fully licenced plumber. The members of our installation team are well-versed in the Illinois and Florida plumbing regulations.
