When you buy a home and move in, you take the water that comes out of the kitchen tap, through the toilet, and out the shower head for granted. After all, it’s all just water, right? However, water filtration in Fresno is more important than you think, as your tap water could contain things that are dangerous to your appliances and your health.
In this blog post, we’ll outline just some of the reasons you should have Allbritten install a HALO water filtration system in your home. For a quote, give us a call at (559) 601-0833 or contact us online.
What is hard water?
Like much of the rest of the state, Fresno’s water is harder than in other parts of the country. Pumped from underground wells, this water has a greater proportion of minerals and salts than fresh water on the surface contained in lakes and rivers. Most experts agree that there’s nothing dangerous about drinking hard water. Hard water can inadvertently supply your body with the nutrients you need. However, hard water has another impact that often leads people to install what is known as water softeners.
Over time, the minerals in hard water can collect on water fixtures, inside pipes, and on drains. Known as “scale” (short for limescale), this discoloration can make a mess of your kitchen and bathroom. Hard water is especially hard on your home appliances that intake water, such as your washing machine and your dishwasher. Their intake valves can eventually experience scale buildup so extreme that it partially clogs them.
There are other benefits to hard water, such as the fact that it often “tastes” better and helps you get the soap out of your hair while showing. But, many owners looking for water filtration in Fresno are looking for a water softening solution to avoid damage to appliances.
Importance of water filtration in Fresno
In October, we wrote about how certain parts of Fresno were struggling with rust-colored water coming out of the tap; a change in water chemistry at a water treatment plant led to corrosion in some water pipes in some Fresno homes. Allbritten has been helping some of those homeowners replace the pipes in their homes. But, that problem and other issues highlight the importance of water filtration in Fresno.
Unfortunately, Fresno’s tap water might not be that great,t to begin with. Out of the nation’s 100 largest cities, the Environmental Working Group names Fresno as the city with the 11th worst municipal water supply. Over 30 chemicals have been found in the water, most principally nitrates—a common problem for cities surrounded by agriculture. This water issue has contributed to a negative reputation for Fresno’s water, and it’s why residential water filtration in Fresno matters.
You have options
So, an in-home water filtration system sounds like a good idea. You’re in luck. Here at Allbritten, we install some of the most advanced water filtration systems on the market: HALO Water Systems. They have multiple models—whole-home, in-line, and guard—with different purposes and abilities. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- HALO’s whole-home systems, such as the HALO 5 and the HALO Pure Deluxe, not only remove contaminants from the water but also soften it. They’re a perfect solution for when you want complete water filtration in Fresno.
- HALO’s in-line systems, such as the HALO Ion, can be installed on the pipe and are designed to prevent the scale buildup from hard water. While they don’t soften water, they do protect your appliances from corrosion.
- HALO’s water heater guardian is similar to the in-line system but is specifically designed to protect your water heater from hard water corrosion. Again, this system doesn’t soften or purify water, but it does prevent your water heater from being damaged.
Learn more about HALO systems.
Have Allbritten install your home’s HALO system
If you’re ready to take steps to protect your home’s appliances and your family’s drinking water, give Allbritten a call today at (559) 601-0833. Our experienced plumbers will talk to you about your water filtration needs and match you to the right HALO system. Looking for another way to get in contact with us? Connect with us online, and we’ll get back to your message as soon as possible.
