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Dare to Compare When Seeking the Best Water Softener for Arizona Conditions [05 Dec 2012|04:52pm]

When searching for the best water softener Phoenix has to offer, and indeed, the best water softener for Arizona, decide first whether you prefer a water softening or reverse osmosis system. A home water softening system is your practical, cost-effective path to quality soft water in your Phoenix home. It’s the optimal way to prevent costly repairs to your faucets, fixtures, and appliances.

By contrast, a reverse osmosis (RO) system purifies your water, freeing you from purchasing bottled water and adding to environmental waste. These RO systems can include UV sterilization, mineral filters to improve flavor, and designer faucets to fit your decor. The best RO systems use water-saving shut-offs, the highest quality water filters, and TFC membranes.

There are three options you’ll have for finding the best RO system and the best water softener for Arizona: Through box stores, proprietary franchises, and independent distributors.

Box stores offer low-priced, low-quality water filtration systems, purifiers and softener systems that are manufactured overseas with inferior components. The adage, “You get what you pay for,” certainly applies here. Often, these products are not designed to handle the very high mineral content of dessert water. Service is typically a problem with out-of-state contractors assigned to install and repair your system through an “800” call center. Expect these low-quality systems to last from 3-5 years.

Proprietary franchises often offer high-quality products, but this comes with a high price tag. These companies rarely quote prices over the phone, because they know that you’ll compare their price and go elsewhere. They prefer to send salesmen, who work on commission, to your door, wasting your time with 2-hour presentations. These hard-sell tactics include “good for today only” deals, and free soap packages are included to justify their high prices.

Independent distributors are the way to go to get the best water softener in Arizona, indeed the best water softener Phoenix, Arizona has on the market. Water treatment systems are locally manufactured and built to last in the demanding desert climate. Independent distributors can examine your own particular water treatment needs and offer you products based on your budget. You’ll receive optimal customer service, because a local water specialist will be overseeing installation and repair, without the use of inferior parts and hard-sell tactics.

For more information on the best water filtration system and water softener of Phoenix, visit www.clearwaterarizona.com. They are the premier independent distributor of water treatment products in Arizona, a registered contractor proudly affiliated with the Better Business Bureau, the National Sanitation Foundation, and the Water Quality Association.

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How to Choose the Best Water Softener System for the Arizona Desert Climate [05 Dec 2012|05:36pm]

Hard water is the most common water quality problem in the United States. High water hardness causes soaps to be less effective, and it leaves soap scum residue in bathtubs, on shower doors, on skin and hair. It is more than a nuisance: Hard water causes scale and build-up in water heaters, and it builds up in components of washing machines and dishwashers. This can add up to costly repairs.

There are three minerals that make up hard water: Calcium, magnesium, and lime. This water hardness is measured in grains per gallon or parts per million. Water hardness above 7 grains is considered “very hard”, and hardness over 10.5 grains per gallon is considered “extremely hard”. And how does water in the greater metropolitan area of Phoenix measure up? It falls into the “extremely hard” category, because water measures from 12 to 22 grains on the average! Water softening in Phoenix is a must.

Choosing the best water softer systems in Arizona is no small task, because there are many products on the market. They may all seem very similar in features and benefits, so it boils down to comparing quality of components and construction, reliability, and of course, price.

First, let’s consider the issue of price. Prices can range from anywhere between $1000 and $4000, depending on the dealer. Independent water treatment dealers offer better prices than franchise water dealers, because they can offer more choice.

The quality of systems from independent water softening dealers is on par with the quality that the expensive franchise dealers offer. The most important component of any water softening system is the control valve, and it must work together with the controller to optimize efficiency to clean and regenerate the water softener. Look for valves with few moving parts, valves with a single piston design, and valves made of Noryl, a glass-reinforced composite material with great strength and durability. Avoid systems that are manufactured overseas—Valves in these systems are usually constructed of cheaper materials that cannot withstand the warm, dry Arizona desert climate.

Also make sure that high quality resin is used—High cross-linked resin is the hallmark of superior water softener systems in Arizona. High cross-linked resins have greater resistance to the typical degradation of resin in water supplies that are highly chlorinated, such as Phoenix municipal water supplies.

Finally, the water softening system for your home should be reliable. This means that components and materials are of high quality. It also means that the company’s service is dependable. Check that the independent dealer is a licensed contractor for water softening in your locale. Also check local Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings and reviews to confirm that the company you are considering has a solid reputation. Clear Water Concepts is a leader in water softening, Phoenix, for over a decade. They offer the best water softener systems in Arizona. Visit them at www.clearwaterarizona.com.

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