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Here’s a holiday gift that checks all the boxes

December 2, 2024

Finding the perfect family gift can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to please diverse interests. Can one gift really thrill the foodie, the fashionista, the health enthusiast and the person who only wants something practical? Absolutely! The Gift of Better Water is a thoughtful gift for everyone. Here’s even more good news: From now through December 31, Haferman Water Conditioning is making the Gift of Better Water even more affordable! Get 15% or more off a Kinetico Whole Home Water Treatment System, which includes our Kinetico Reverse Osmosis System and Non-Electric water softener. Bring on the smiles this holiday

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Here’s a great gift idea for the entire family!

November 15, 2024

This year, streamline your holiday shopping with a shared gift that will be valued by the entire family for years to come. One very specific shared gift can help loved ones save money, enjoy better health and live more sustainably. It’s the Gift of Better Water. Perhaps you have an adult son or daughter who will be celebrating their first holiday season in their new home. You want to help them stretch their budget and take care of their new investment. A Kinetico Whole Home Water Treatment System can soften water, which will help them save money by minimizing contaminants’

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Here’s a meaningful gift for the person who has everything

November 1, 2024

As the holidays approach, many of us face the annual challenge of finding the perfect gift for loved ones. It’s easy to fall into the trap of giving material items that may end up collecting dust or, worse, being re-gifted. This year, consider a gift that truly makes a difference: a Kinetico Whole Home Water Treatment System from Haferman Water Conditioning. It’s more than a thoughtful present; it’s a long-lasting investment in health and well-being. Act now to get 15% or more off a Gift of Better Water package that includes a drinking water system and a non-electric softener. We

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Why is My Water Softener Not Using Salt or Using Too Much?

October 15, 2019

You might say that, to your water softener, brine is the elixir of life – that perfect balance of water and salt that allows your appliance to transform hard water into soft. So, if your water softener is not using salt, or it’s using too much, things won’t go well. There are a number of possible reasons your water softener might not be using the right amount of salt, and fortunately, most are easy to fix. Here are some common problems related to salt, along with our tips on how to correct them.

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How to Remove a Water Softener Salt Bridge?

July 30, 2019

Have you noticed your water softener isn’t working as efficiently as it used to? Look inside. If you see a crusty salt buildup in the brine tank, that’s a salt bridge and it’s a common issue. Fortunately, there’s a fix for that, and you can easily do it yourself! Especially when the humidity is high (hello, Minnesota summer!) or if there is too much salt in your brine tank, salt pellets will stick together, forming a solid crust that creates an empty space between the salt and the water in the bottom of the tank. Now the water softener

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What is a Water Softener Pre-Filter and Why Does My System Need One?

July 23, 2019

You may know that the resin beads in your water softener attract hard minerals and remove them from your water, but did you know that your water softener may also have a pre-filter? And if it doesn’t have one now, should it? What does a water softener pre-filter do, anyway? The answer (and that pre-filter) may lead you to even better water quality.

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8 Water Treatment Questions to Ask a Pro Before Buying a Water Softener

June 4, 2019

If you’re in the market for a water softener, you know the right system will greatly improve water quality throughout your household. The more you know about your options before you buy, the better the investment you will make. It pays, in every sense of the word, to ask a pro. They can answer water treatment questions you might not have thought to ask.

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5 Factors That Influence Water Softener Cost

May 15, 2019

Replacing a water softener is an investment, and you’re certainly not the first person to experience sticker shock. After all, like most appliances, water softener cost varies dramatically, as does water softener quality. You could simply purchase the cheapest unit available, but will that really save you money in the long run? And will it do everything you need? Before you make your final decision, it’s important to consider all the factors that influence water softener cost. Those same factors also affect water softener performance and longevity.

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Why is There Standing Water in My Water Softener Salt Tank?

May 2, 2019

Seeing standing water in your brine tank can be a little disconcerting. Isn’t it supposed to just be salt? Well, that depends. For some households that don’t go through much water, this can be a common occurrence. Although you may need to add a bag of salt in the near future, it’s nothing to cause alarm. However, standing water can also be a sign of a problem. The components that regulate water intake might be allowing the tank to overfill, or water is not being drawn down after regeneration. How can you tell? Let’s troubleshoot.

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Softener Salt Vs. Sidewalk Salt: What’s the Difference?

April 3, 2019

Here in Minnesota, our water is naturally hard and we deal with a lot of iced-over sidewalks in the winter. To solve both problems, we need salt. But, is there a difference between the salt you put in your water softener and the salt you sprinkle on your driveway and walkway to melt the ice? Can you use one product for both purposes?

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