Softening Systems
Softening Systems | Water Purification | Plumbing | Evensville
Living in Evensville means enjoying small-town charm, but it can also mean battling stubborn hard-water stains, metallic tastes, and scale that attacks your pipes and appliances. HEP’s certified plumbers pair advanced softening technology with meticulous filtration to deliver crisp, clear water right from your tap. Our systems strip out excess calcium, magnesium, chlorine, and sediment, safeguarding everything from your morning coffee to your water heater while preserving healthy minerals your body needs.
From the first on-site evaluation to the final turn of the wrench, we tailor each installation around your home’s unique demands and local water profile. Smart monitors alert you via app when it’s time for a salt refill or filter change, and our 24/7 service team is always on call for maintenance or emergency support. Upgrade your Evensville home with HEP’s trusted water purification expertise and taste the difference every day.
FAQs
Why do Evensville homeowners need a water-softening system?
Much of Evensville’s municipal and well water contains elevated levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium—minerals that cause hardness. Hard water leaves scale on pipes and fixtures, reduces appliance efficiency, shortens water-heater life, and makes soaps and detergents far less effective. A properly sized softening system exchanges those hardness minerals for sodium (or potassium) ions, protecting plumbing, lowering energy costs, and giving you cleaner dishes, softer laundry, and spot-free fixtures.
How does a modern water softener actually work?
A standard softener is a sealed tank filled with food-grade resin beads that carry a negative charge. As hard water flows through the tank, positively charged calcium and magnesium ions attach to the resin and are swapped for harmless sodium or potassium ions. Once the resin reaches capacity, the unit automatically enters “regeneration,” flushing the beads with a brine solution stored in a separate salt tank. The hardness minerals are washed to drain, the resin is recharged with sodium, and the system returns to service, delivering soft water around the clock.
What size softening system is right for my household?
Sizing is based on two factors: (1) your home’s average daily water use and (2) the grains per gallon (gpg) of hardness measured in your water test. Multiply people in the home × 75 gallons (average daily use) × hardness (gpg) to get the grains of hardness removed per day. Choose a softener with a grain capacity that allows 7 days between regenerations for efficiency. For example, a family of four with 12 gpg water would need about 3,600 grains/day, so a 32,000–40,000 grain unit is ideal. Our technicians provide a free on-site test and precise sizing recommendation for Evensville addresses.
How much maintenance does a water softener require?
Very little. Keep the brine tank at least one-third full of pellet or cube salt and top it off every 4–8 weeks, depending on water use. Once a year, sanitize the resin tank and clean out any salt bridges. Modern metered softeners track water use and regenerate only when needed, minimizing salt and water waste. Our Evensville service plans include an annual inspection, hardness verification, valve calibration, and optional salt delivery so you never lift a bag.
Will a softener also purify my water from iron, sulfur, or chlorine?
Softening targets hardness minerals only. While it may slightly reduce ferrous iron, it does not handle bacteria, sulfur odor, chlorine, lead, PFAS, or other dissolved contaminants. For comprehensive treatment, we often pair the softener with an activated-carbon filter, reverse-osmosis (RO) drinking system, or specialty iron/sulfur equipment. A simple water analysis allows us to design a multi-stage solution that delivers both soft and purified water throughout your Evensville home.
What does professional installation cost in Evensville and what’s included?
Pricing depends on system size, valve technology, and site conditions, but most residential installations range from $1,200 to $2,800, including the softener, bypass valve, brine tank, materials, labor, and initial salt fill. Our flat-rate quote also covers water testing, plumbing permits (if required), setup, programming, and a walk-through on operation and maintenance. Every system comes with a 10-year tank warranty, 5-year valve warranty, and 1-year labor guarantee, giving Evensville customers long-term peace of mind.