First, untreated water passes through a bed of cation resin beads. Then, hard minerals attach to the bed of cation resin beads. These minerals are removed when the water reaches the bottom of the tank. Finally, your treated water is distributed throughout the property, and the cation resin beads are regenerated using sodium or potassium chloride.

There are many benefits you will notice like:

• Soaps and shampoos with rich lather and rinse cleaner. Detergents and cleaning products perform better and produce softer garments. Fabrics feel softer and smoother.
• Reduction in scale and spot build-up - including glassware, tile, faucet fixtures, shower doors shine.
• Clearer skin that feels softer and smoother. Hair is softer and has more volume and a healthier shine.
• Prolongs the life of appliances using water and requires little to no maintenance on tankless water heaters.
• 50% in savings on laundry detergent, soaps, shampoo, fabric softeners, and other cleaning products.
• 30% energy saving when a water heater is free of hard-scale water found in Los Angeles water supply.

Exposure to chemicals can have harmful effects like:

• Chlorine can taste and smell bad, making it unpleasant to drink.
• Long term exposure to chlorine can lead to chronic lung problems, such as bronchitis and asthma, and some cancers. It can also exacerbate existing respiratory conditions.
• Chloramine is used to disinfect water and keep it safe to drink, but it can have some negative effects on people.
• Chloramine can also damage cells and mutate DNA, which may lead to cancer, even at low exposures.
• Inhaling chloramine fumes can cause congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and asthma. People with sensitive skin of pre-existing skin conditions like eczema or acne may experience severe rashes, dryness, and other skin issues.
• Exposure to PFAS (forever chemicals) in water can lead to a number of health effects.
• Decreased fertility and increased risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy.
• Increased risk of kidney, testicular, and prostate cancers.
• Decreased response to vaccines and reduced ability to fight infections
• PFAS can increase cholesterol levels, risk of obesity and thyroid disease.
• VOCs including benzene can increase risk of cancer if swallowed, or breathed in large amounts over a long period of time.
• Heavy metals can cause harm to various organs, including the neurological system, liver, lungs, kidneys, stomach, skin, and reproductive system, even at low exposure.

Whole house systems can remove a variety of contaminants, including sediment, chlorine, chloramine, heavy metals like lead and mercury, VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, and microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.

A system properly installed and maintained with professional care should not significantly impact water pressure. Modern systems are designed to maintain adequate flow rates while effectively filtering water throughout the house.

Filter replacement frequency depends on factors such as water quality, usage, and the type of filtration system. Our team is here to make sure you change your filters in a timely manner.

While some homeowners may want to install a whole house system themselves, professional installation by a trusted team is highly recommended to avoid damage, leaks, and incurred costs.

Yes, many residents find a water filtration system necessary due to concerns about contaminants in Los Angeles tap water, such as PFAs, heavy metals, and disinfection byproducts.

Water softeners primarily address water hardness by removing calcium and magnesium ions, but they may not effectively remove chlorine. Residents concerned about chlorine can consider additional filtration methods.

Although Los Angeles tap water meets federal and state drinking water standards, there may still be trace amounts of contaminants present, such as lead, arsenic, or disinfection byproducts. Although these levels are typically low and not immediately harmful, residents may have concerns.