When aiming to improve the water quality in your home, it’s important to choose the right system. Two effective options we offer at Paragon Water are the water softener and the Whole Home RO System. Each system offers significant benefits individually, but when combined, they provide a comprehensive solution that addresses water hardness and impurities.
Before going over the benefits of combining these systems, we need to understand how each one works and what it offers.
A water softener like our Downflow Water Softener removes calcium, magnesium, and other minerals that cause hard water. Hard water is known for leaving deposits on fixtures, reducing the lifespan of appliances, and making it more difficult to clean. By exchanging these minerals with sodium or potassium ions, a water softener effectively “softens” the water, leading to several benefits, including smoother skin, cleaner dishes, and more efficient appliances.
A Whole Home RO (Reverse Osmosis) System focuses on purifying water by removing contaminants like chlorine, lead, arsenic, and other harmful substances. The RO system uses a semi-permeable membrane to filter out these impurities, providing clean, safe drinking, cooking, and bathing water throughout your home.
Why Combine a Water Softener with a Whole Home RO System?
While each system is effective on its own, integrating a water softener with a Whole Home RO System can provide a level of water quality that is difficult to achieve with just one system like our Whole Home Water Treatment System
- Enhanced Water Quality: By combining a water softener with a Whole Home RO System, you address the hardness and purity of your water. The water softener removes the minerals that cause hard water, while the Whole Home RO System eliminates contaminants. The result is soft, pure water free from harmful substances and the inconveniences of hard water.
- Prolonged Lifespan of the RO System: One of the key benefits of integrating these systems is the protection a water softener offers to your Whole Home RO System. Hard water can cause scale buildup on the RO membrane, reducing its efficiency and lifespan. By softening the water before it reaches the RO system, you prevent this buildup, ensuring that your RO system operates effectively for a longer period.
- Better-Tasting Water: While the Whole Home RO System is excellent at removing impurities that affect the taste and smell of water, a water softener can remove the minerals that give water a metallic or unpleasant taste.
- Improved Efficiency of Appliances: Hard water is notorious for reducing the efficiency and lifespan of household appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters. By using a water softener in conjunction with a Whole Home RO System, you protect your appliances from scale buildup, which can lead to reduced energy efficiency and increased wear and tear. This integration helps you save money on energy bills and appliance repairs over time.
- Healthier Skin and Hair: Soft water is gentler on your skin and hair, preventing the dryness and irritation often associated with hard water. When combined with a Whole Home RO System, you’re protecting your skin from harsh minerals, chlorine, and other chemicals.
- Comprehensive Protection for Your Home: A water softener alone can’t remove all the contaminants that may be present in your water, and a Whole Home RO System isn’t designed to address water hardness. By integrating both systems, you protect your home from common water problems, ensuring that every aspect of your water quality is addressed. This integration is important if you live in an area with hard water and potential contaminants in the water supply.
- Increased Home Value: Investing in a combined water softener and Whole Home RO System can also increase the value of your home. Prospective buyers will appreciate the high-quality water these systems provide, making your home more attractive. It’s a long-term investment that improves your quality of life while adding value to your property.
The Ultimate Water Quality Solution
Combining a water softener with a Whole Home RO System is a great solution for homeowners who want to have the highest water quality. This combination offers enhanced water purity, better-tasting water, improved appliance efficiency, and healthier skin and hair.
At Paragon Water, our team of experts will help you choose the best system for your home, ensuring you enjoy the benefits of clean, soft water every day. Contact us today or call 800.557.3912 and take the first step toward better water quality for you and your family.
