In recent years, we have seen an increased uptake in smart technology in our homes. Smart devices improve the functionality and efficiency of many systems and there are now an affordable option for water softener users. If you’re considering an upgrade we present four reasons to use smart technology with your water softening system.
1. Saving Time
Managing your water softener can be a challenge because you need to track a number of variables, including: flow rates, water usage and salt levels. When you have a smart water softener, it’s easy to track this data from anywhere in real time. The information is sent to your favorite mobile device or desktop computer and presented in a dedicated app. Most smart devices have simple and easy to navigate interfaces which give you direct access to online support, remote diagnostics, product details, manual regeneration information and more. Using this data to your advantage will help you to maintain smooth water softener operations and reduce the requirement for service requests.
2. Saving Money
Smart technology can help you to keep an accurate track of your water use on a weekly, daily and even hourly basis. This information is important if you want to analyze the volume of water that you’re using for certain tasks.. If you want to reduce the water usage to save money, it can be helpful to know how much water you’re using to take a shower. Then you can adjust the length of your morning shower and see the reduction in water usage immediately. Some other useful examples include: using the washer or dishwasher when they are full, turning the tap off as you brush your teeth and water plants early in the day to reduce water loss from evaporation. These are all small changes, but together they can make a significant difference to your average water bills.
3. Saving Water
Many people are now more aware of the positive impact that water conservation can have on the environment. A modern water softener has a bypass function that allows you to use unsoftened water for certain tasks around the home, such as: washing the car, filling a pool, watering plants, cleaning the deck and more. This is an easy function to access when you’re using a smart water softening system. You can even use the timer function to bypass the water softener at set times to supply water to other automated systems. Smart tech will also help you to save water and money because you have accurate data on your water using habits.
4. Extra Peace of Mind
A smart water softener can send alerts to your mobile device if there are any unexpected changes in the system. This will help you to detect the release of water earlier that can cause a significant amount of damage in a short period of time. You can even get an alert when it’s time to add fresh water softener salt to the brine tank.
If you’re interested in smart technology upgrades for your water softener, contact your local water treatment specialist today.
About The Author:
Greg Scott is President of Valparaiso based Miracle/EcoWater Systems, the premier water conditioning company in Northwest Indiana serving the Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County areas. A 3rd generation water treatment professional, Greg grew up in the family owned business started by his grandfather in the late fifties. He has made water treatment his life, and under his direction and high-standards, the company’s water treatment experience, knowledge, and products are unrivaled in the region.