Water softeners
Say goodbye to hard water
Hard water minerals leave scale on fixtures, shorten appliance life and dry out your skin and hair. A Water Depot softener fixes it at the source.
Why soften?
Spot-free everything
Cleaner dishes, glass and fixtures with no white crust.
Longer appliance life
Protect water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines from scale.
Softer skin and hair
Soap lathers easily and rinses clean.
High efficiency
Demand-based regeneration saves salt and water.
Salt delivery and reminders
Your local store can keep you stocked.
Strong warranty
Quality systems backed by your local store.
Signs you have hard water
- White, chalky crust on taps, shower heads and kettles
- Spots and film on dishes and glassware, even after the dishwasher
- Soap and shampoo that will not lather, and a filmy feeling after showering
- Dry, itchy skin and dull, brittle hair
- Laundry that feels stiff and fades quickly
- Water heaters that rumble or need replacing early
Much of southern Ontario has hard to very hard water, so these problems are common on both city and well water.
How a water softener works
Water flows through a tank of resin beads that attract calcium and magnesium, the minerals that cause hardness, and swap them for a small amount of sodium or potassium. When the resin is full, the softener rinses itself with brine from the salt tank and starts fresh. Modern high-efficiency models only regenerate when you have actually used enough water, saving salt and water.
Choosing the right softener
Your local store sizes every system to your water hardness, iron level and household size.
Cabinet softeners
All-in-one design with a compact footprint. Ideal for most city homes, condos and townhouses.
Twin-tank softeners
Separate resin and brine tanks for higher capacity, larger families and very hard well water.
Combination units
Soften and remove iron or manganese in one system, a great fit for rural wells.
Owning a softener
Salt: most homes add one or two bags a month. Keep the salt level above the water line. Many stores deliver salt and can remind you when it is time.
Potassium option: on a low-sodium diet? Potassium chloride works in place of salt, and a reverse osmosis system removes sodium from your drinking water.
Service: a yearly check and resin cleaner keep your softener running at peak efficiency for 15 years or more.
