Tired of dry skin, cloudy glassware, and stubborn mineral crust on your faucets? Protect your plumbing, hot water tank, and household appliances from Edmonton’s hard water with expert water softener installation from Butler Plumbing, Heating & Gasfitting Ltd.
In Edmonton and surrounding areas like Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Leduc, municipal tap water is drawn from the North Saskatchewan River basin. EPCOR water reports show that Edmonton tap water averages approximately 10.3 Grains Per Gallon (GPG) or 177 mg/L—classifying our municipal supply solidly in the hard water category.
Hard water can cause a variety of issues, including mineral buildup, reduced appliance lifespan, and skin and hair dryness. The calcium and magnesium minerals in hard water can clog pipes, reduce water flow, and damage water heaters and other water-using appliances over time.
Our skilled technicians have years of experience installing water softener systems. We carefully evaluate your home’s plumbing layout to determine the optimal location for installation and ensure proper sizing for your household.
Our systems use a process called ion exchange to remove calcium and magnesium ions from the water, replacing them with sodium or potassium ions. Typically, water softeners are installed near your main water line in the basement so that all indoor water entering your home is softened.
(Note: Outdoor lines connected to hose bibbs and irrigation systems remain unsoftened to preserve water quality for non-domestic uses like watering plants, grass, or washing your car.)
Customized Sizing & Replacement We understand that every household is unique, so we offer customized installations tailored to your home’s size, family count, and daily water usage. Whether you need a brand-new system install or a water softener replacement for an aging, leaking, or malfunctioning unit, Butler Plumbing delivers seamless service.
Water Softeners with Carbon Filters & Reverse Osmosis (RO) If you are concerned about water taste or additional chemical contaminants, we offer water softeners with integrated carbon filters. You can also pair your installation with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) drinking water system to remove chlorine, lead, and impurities for pure, great-tasting drinking water right at your tap.
Worried about the water softener installation cost? Butler Plumbing offers competitive, transparent pricing for water softener installations, ensuring you receive a high-quality system without breaking the bank or encountering hidden fees.
Installing a whole-house water softener saves you money in the long run by preventing costly appliance damage, reducing detergent needs, and preventing plumbing repairs due to scale.
Softener Salt Usage, Maintenance & Lifespan:
System Lifespan: With proper care and routine maintenance, our high-quality water softener systems last 10 to 15 years.
Salt Usage Guidance: Our technicians walk you through everything you need to know about softener salt top-ups based on your household’s specific water consumption and hardness level.
Ongoing Upkeep & Service: We provide routine maintenance checks to keep your water softener running at peak efficiency and prevent costly mechanical issues.
Installing a water softener requires tying into your main water service line, installing proper bypass valves, routing drain discharge lines according to local plumbing codes, and ensuring backflow prevention. A licensed plumber ensures leak-free, code-compliant performance.
Water softeners are typically installed in the basement near your main water shut-off valve, hot water heater, floor drain, and a 120V electrical outlet—before supply lines branch out to indoor fixtures.
Yes! Softening the water first actually extends the life of your Reverse Osmosis membrane by removing hardness minerals before the water enters the RO filter stages.
Ready to transform your home into a haven of clean, soft water? Contact Butler Plumbing, Heating & Gasfitting Ltd. today for a personalized quote. Our team makes the entire process smooth from start to finish.
