Water Softener Services in Northern VA

If you’re one of many Northern Virginia homeowners with hard water, we have solutions. Whether you’re noticing a chalky taste in your drinking water or your laundry isn’t feeling fresh and soft, a water softener system can help.

The Northern Virginia region is known for having hard-to-moderately hard water, thanks to the presence of minerals in local waterways. These minerals not only affect your water quality but can also damage your plumbing and fixtures over time. That’s why the water softener experts at C.B. Lucas offer dependable, professional water softener services and solutions you can trust.

To learn more about water softener services in the Northern VA area, contact the experts at C.B. Lucas today.

What Is a Water Softener?

Hard water occurs when minerals like calcium and magnesium are present in the water. Northern VA tends to have these minerals at a rate of 5 to 10 grains per gallon. For context, soft water is 0 to 3.5 grains per gallon, 3.5 to 7 GPG is considered moderate, and 7 and up is hard water. Hard water in the Fairfax area occurs naturally thanks to the geology of bodies of water like the Occoquan Reservoir and the Potomac.

A water softener is a device that’s typically installed near your water heater. There are several different types, but all work to prevent minerals from building up in your plumbing system.

Types of Water Softeners

Water softeners are available in an array of different types:

• Salt-based water softeners: These are the most common softeners. Most use a resin to capture the heavy minerals and exchange them for salt.
• Dual-tank water softeners: These salt-based units use two resin tanks. They tend to be larger and more expensive than other salt-based softeners.
• Salt-free water softeners: These softeners don’t remove heavy minerals. Instead, they prevent the minerals from building up on plumbing by conditioning the water.
• Magnetic water softeners: These units condition water through the use of magnets or electromagnets in order to keep minerals from adhering to plumbing serfaces.
• Polyphosphates: These water additives are more common in restaurants and food service establishments to condition the water and prevent scaling.

Benefits of Installing a Water Softener

When you install a water softener at home, it brings multiple benefits, including:

• Improved skin and hair health
• Extend the lifespan of plumbing and fixtures
• Better-tasting water

Our Water Softener Services

The water softener professionals at C.B. Lucas have extensive training and experience handling Northern VA’s hard water challenges.

Water Softener Installation

If it’s time for a new water softener, we’ll inspect your plumbing system and help you find the right solution to meet your needs and budget. Count on our thorough installation and testing to give you peak performance from the very start.

Maintenance and Repair

Even the best water softeners benefit from professional repair and maintenance. We’re here to make sure you get the most from yours while keeping costs down and extending the life of the unit. See us for:

• Annual maintenance checkups
• Inspections and diagnostics
• Component repair or replacement

Call C.B. Lucas for Water Softener Installation in Northern Virginia

C.B. Lucas has been Northern VA’s leader in HVAC and plumbing services since 1977. We’re family-owned and -operated, with a dedication to honesty, reliability, and 100% customer satisfaction. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and factory-trained.

Get in touch with the professionals at C.B. Lucas to book water softener services in and around Northern VA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a salt-based water softener make my water taste salty?

Not if installed and maintained properly. The water they process does contain trace amounts of sodium, but less than people can taste.

What’s the difference between a water filter and a water softener?

Water softeners remove minerals like magnesium and calcium to fight scaly buildup in plumbing. Water filters remove contaminants such as chemicals and microscopic organisms to make water safer and improve its taste.

How long should a water softener last?

Average water softener lifespans last 10 to 20 years. Periodic maintenance can extend a unit’s lifespan, while operation in an area with poor water quality might reduce it.