How to Improve Your Home's Water Quality

Florida's water varies a lot by area, and what's in yours affects your health, your appliances, and the taste of everything you cook. Here's how to think about it.

Start With the Water, Not the Equipment

The right treatment depends on what is actually in the water. A filter can reduce specific contaminants when it is designed and certified for them; a softener addresses hardness minerals and scale. Whole-home systems treat water entering the house, while an under-sink filter treats one tap. Start with the water source and the problem you are trying to solve, then match the equipment to it.

Appliance Protection

Hard water leaves mineral deposits inside water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. In hard-water homes, a properly maintained softener can reduce scale buildup in fixtures and water-using equipment.

Getting a Straight Answer

Ask what the equipment is certified to reduce, and for which contaminants — that is a specific, checkable answer. If a system is sold to you without anyone asking what is in your water first, that is worth a second opinion.

Air & Energy's licensed plumbers install water filtration and softener systems throughout Manatee County (License #CFC1429106). Call 941-778-0773.

Air & Energy's licensed plumbers serve all of Manatee County. Learn about plumbing services or call (941) 778-0773.