Orangeville
121 First St,
Orangeville, ON
519.942.4514. Ext 1
Fergus
935 St David St N, Fergus, ON 519.787.8205
Head Office
Phone: 519-941-3725
Toll Free: 1-800-265-9184
Service: Ext 2 |
Delivery: Ext 3
121 First St,
Orangeville, ON
519.942.4514. Ext 1
935 St David St N, Fergus, ON 519.787.8205
Phone: 519-941-3725
Toll Free: 1-800-265-9184
Service: Ext 2 |
Delivery: Ext 3
Do you see stains on your sinks, tubs, showers, clothing, or build-up on your glassware? Is your skin dry, or does your hair lack luster and volume? Do you see damage due to scale in your pipes and appliances? These are all indications that you need a water softener (or that you need a water-softening solution). Visit our Orangeville or Fergus location for water softeners, conditioners, refiners and practical suggestions to improve your everyday life.
Watermaker Orangeville & Fergus offer a full line of water treatment products that have passed rigid industry performance tests and are validated by the Water Quality Association. We even carry iron removers and filtration systems for maximum water purity. Your water quality and usage will determine the Watermaker model that’s right for your family. Contact us with any questions you may have about water softeners or any other of our products and/or services.
A water softener works by using ion exchange to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from hard water. The softener contains resin beads coated with sodium ions. When hard water passes through the resin, the calcium and magnesium ions in the water are exchanged for sodium ions on the resin beads.
This process effectively softens the water by reducing the concentration of minerals that cause hardness. Periodically, the resin needs to be regenerated by flushing it with a salt solution to replenish the sodium ions.The softened water is then ready for use in households for various applications.
When the salt in your water tank solidifies, you can clean out all the old salt and water from the tank. Pour some warm (but not hot) water over the salt to help loosen it up. Wait a few minutes and then use something solid to break up the salt (e.g. broom handle, hockey stick etc), taking care not to damage the salt tank or brine well. Scoop out all the loose salt. Repeat this process until all the salt and water is gone. A wet/dry vac could also be very helpful in this process.
Refill the tank with the amount of water that was previously in (usually 2-3 inches for Ecowater brand, 10-12 for all other brands), refill with salt (no more than ½ way), wait 2 hours, then begin a manual regeneration.
A. Most water in North America contains hardness (calcium, magnesium).
B. If you are on town water, you will have chlorine or chloramines in your water. This can be removed to avoid the negative effects of these compounds.
C. If you are on a private well, there are many things you can look out for. Please see FAQ #3 for more details
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A. Most water in North America contains hardness (calcium, magnesium).
B. If you are on town water, you will have chlorine or chloramines in your water. This can be removed to avoid the negative effects of these compounds.
C. If you are on a private well, there are many things you can look out for. Please see FAQ #3 for more details
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Yes! We can test in store for hardness, iron, and total dissolved solids amount. For bacteria testing, please see your local Public Health unit. They have special bottles and instructions and will test for free. For more in depth analysis, we recommend using an accredited lab which can test for a vast variety of things. This is a paid service. Watermaker can facilitate this testing for you for an additional fee.
A. WATER: Water levels are automatically refilled with the correct amount by the water softener. For Ecowater units, the water should be 2-3 inches. For all other brands, this should be 10-12 inches.
B. SALT: Salt levels should never exceed ½ of the salt tank. If there are only 1 or 2 people in the home, salt should not exceed ½ of the salt tank.
A. 99.8% pure pellet. This is the salt we most recommend. There are no added ingredients (chemicals, glues, binders, etc), dirt or any other additives.
B. Rock salt. This is a natural good salt with no additives. However, there is a small amount of dirt in this type of salt. If you are using this exclusively, we recommend you let the salt run low and clean out any dirt built up in the salt tank every 1-2 years.
C. Iron removing salt. This begins as the pure salt, with one additive to help clean iron out of the water softener that can build up over time.
D. Potassium salt. This is a potassium base, rather than a sodium base. This is designed for people who need to watch their sodium intake very closely. It does cost approx. 4-5x more than regular salt.
If you would like to see our selection of salt types, click here
A. If you are using pure salt, you shouldn’t need to clean out the salt tank, unless you get a salt bridge (FAQ #2).
B. If you are using a rock salt, we recommend cleaning it out every 1-2 years.
Local Expertise: Serving Orangeville, Fergus, and surrounding areas for over 50 years, Watermaker understands the challenge of working with the extremely hard water of Dufferin County and Wellington County.
Certified Installation & Maintenance: Our licensed technicians provide seamless installation, timely servicing, and filter replacements to keep your system running efficiently.
Tailored Solutions: Whether you want extra features like WIFI or whole house chlorine removal, or you need a single tank model to work with a tighter space, we can install the best solution for your household.
If you are in Orangeville, Fergus, or the surrounding area, and are looking for water softeners, or other water treatment products, then stop in to one of our two locations, and let us help you improve your water. Better water, better life.
