Washing Machine Water Softener

A water softener removes minerals that create water hardness, one of the most common water quality problems many homeowners encounter. Hard water destroys appliances, leaves filmy soap scum across bathrooms and kitchens, and dries out hair and skin.Home water softeners, also called ion exchange units, are appliances that remove calcium, magnesium, and other minerals from drinking water. Resin beads inside the softener trap the calcium and magnesium and exchange them for sodium or potassium.It can also leave an unsightly scale on your washing machine drum. Over time these mineral deposits build up and can eventually damage your machine and pipes. Using a water softener will help your washing machine to last longer.A water softener works by removing the magnesium and calcium present in your water supply through a process of ion exchange, turning it from hard water to softened water.