Jim helps you make the decision on if you need a water softener. Unbiased information from a retired plumber on if you need a water softener for your home.

Plus he shares the hardness level for needing a softener if you need a softener with city water, the pros of a water softener, and the size of a water softener. This video is your one-stop-shop if you need a water softener.

00:00 Intro
00:47 You probably don’t need a water softener on city water and this is why
01:00 The hardness level when you need a water softener
01:12 Benefits of a water softener
01:56 Salt vs potassium chloride
03:21 Water softener brands and who Jim recommends
03:41 What size water softener you need
05:03 How to measure water hardness grains

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