Water softeners
Water softeners in Omaha
Hard water leaves scale on faucets, spots on dishes and mineral buildup inside your water heater and pipes. Micro Plumbing installs, repairs and services water softeners for Omaha area homes and businesses.
Solving local hard water
A water softener removes the calcium and magnesium that make water hard. Water passes through a tank of resin beads that trade those minerals for sodium, and a brine tank of salt recharges the resin on a regular cycle. The result is water that rinses clean, lathers easily and leaves far less scale behind.
The long-term value of soft water
Scale shortens the life of water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines and fixtures, and makes a water heater work harder. Softened water protects all of them, and means less scrubbing in the shower and less soap at the sink.
Service and repair
A softener that stops softening often has a stuck control valve, a salt bridge in the brine tank, or worn-out resin. Micro Plumbing repairs and adjusts existing systems, and installs new ones with a bypass valve so the softener can be serviced without shutting off water to the house.
Signs it is time to call
- White crust on faucets and shower heads
- Spots and film on dishes and glasses
- Soap and shampoo that will not lather
- Dry skin and dull hair after a shower
- A water heater full of sediment
- An old softener that no longer works
What the crew does
- Water softener installation and replacement
- Softener repair and adjustment
- Bypass valves and connections
- Pairing a softener with a reverse osmosis system
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Questions about water softeners
Do I need a water softener in Omaha?
Many Omaha area homes benefit from one, because hard water leaves scale in water heaters, fixtures and appliances. A quick look at your faucets and shower heads usually tells the story.
How often do I add salt?
It depends on your water and how much you use. Check the brine tank monthly and keep it at least a third full. A hard crust of salt, called a salt bridge, can stop the softener from working even when the tank looks full.
Is softened water safe to drink?
Softening adds a small amount of sodium. Many homes pair a softener with a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking water.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for water softeners
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127