For more videos and other useful tips, tricks, and DIY tutorials visit Alamo Water Softeners on YouTube. If you are having trouble connecting your water softener unit to your home wifi connection, here are Part One and Part Two of that tutorial that is on our YouTube page. 1) Do Read more…
It’s amazing what happens when scientists and researchers get their hands on some new things regarding our most valuable environmental resource, water. “Water has been researched in infinite ways, but new water-related research still has the power to surprise us.” In this study, released in February from the Water Quality Read more…
If you have a water softener in your home, you know how important it is to keep it properly functioning for maximum benefits. Water softeners are fairly self-regulated, regenerating themselves to keep clean and operating efficiently. This process is managed by the control valve of the water softener and is Read more…
Every home can benefit from a water softener, but they don’t always last forever. Not only does a water softener extend the life of your appliances, but it also makes your skin and hair softer, among other benefits. Luckily, you won’t have to keep guessing if you need a new Read more…
Do your faucets often have a white scale build-up that is difficult to remove? Is your washing machine not working as effectively and efficiently as it should? Chances are you have hard water which means it has a lot of minerals like calcium and magnesium in it. Water collects these Read more…
So, you’ve made the decision to get a water softener to address all of your home’s hard water problems. Good job! Although you now know the answer to these problems, you may still be left with plenty of questions about what type of equipment you need and more importantly, “where Read more…
The last few months have highlighted the essential parts of our lives in a way that many of us hadn’t considered before. When going to the grocery store becomes a challenge, when money gets tight, or when going to work becomes an impossibility, we notice the things that are temporarily Read more…
Every now and then, a story about serious water problems such as lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, makes headlines and raises concerns. But the truth is, most municipal water in the United States is safe to drink. We’re lucky to live in part of the world where clean drinking water Read more…
As we start to creep into the warm…ok, HOT summer months here in South Texas, beauty regiments take on a whole new meaning with more outdoor activities. We all know the sun can cause damage to your skin and hair, but did you also know that hard water can too? Read more…
We know this can be a little confusing, especially when you barely know how your water softener works. Here’s the easy answer. Your brine tank should be at least 1/3 of way full. When filling your brine tank, try to fill it at least half-way. Filling your softeners brine tank Read more…