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Water Softener Installation in North York
Hard water leaves scale on taps, water heaters and fixtures. A properly installed softener reduces that buildup and can extend the life of your appliances.
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- Fixtures set level and sealed
- Shut-off valves replaced if they weep
- Tested with the water running
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Is your water hard?
Water from Lake Ontario, which serves Toronto, is moderately hard. You may notice white crust on taps and shower heads, spots on glasses, or soap that does not lather well. Tankless heaters and dishwashers feel it most. A simple test kit or a check of city water quality reports tells you the hardness.
- White scale on fixtures and kettles
- Spotty dishes and glasses
- Reduced flow in shower heads
- Frequent descaling of tankless heaters
How a softener works
A softener passes water through resin beads that swap hardness minerals for sodium or potassium. Periodically, the resin is cleaned with a brine solution from a salt tank. The waste water goes to a drain.
Installation steps
- Choose a spot near the main water line with a drain and an outlet.
- Fit bypass valves so the unit can be taken offline.
- Connect inlet and outlet, plus an air gap to the drain.
- Set hardness and regeneration settings.
- Flush, test and check for leaks.
North York homes
Basements here usually have space near the water meter, making installation straightforward. Condos may have limited space or rules on drains. If you have a tankless water heater, a softener can cut the frequency of descaling. See tankless descaling and the hard water guide.
Questions we get about this
Does a softener use a lot of water?
It uses some water during regeneration. Modern demand-based units regenerate only when needed, which saves water and salt.