Choosing the Right Water Softener.

It is a worthy goal of each and every household in the Elgin area.  You probably should have a water softener installed in your home.  It all begins with choosing the right unit for your domicile.  Here’s a good start…multiply the number of people in your home by the gallons of water that they use each day.  About 80 gallons is the average.

Here are some FAQ’s about water softeners -

1.  How is the hardness of water measured?

2.  How, then do I determine MY water’s hardness?

3.  What do the numbers mean?

4.  What type of salt should be used?

5.  Does the recharged water harm my septic system?

May we help?  We are Tom’s Plumbing Inc. of Elgin Il. serving a wide area in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland.  We have spent decades learning about water softeners.  It is just one of our many areas of plumbing expertise.  Are you thinking about a new water softener?  Then, please call us at Tom’s Plumbing Inc. (847) 697-6444.

How about a Reverse Osmosis System?

You might not ever consider drinking the water that comes out of your tap.  We understand, but yet, you may be showering in that same water every day.  You don’t think that some of that water gets in your mouth and up your nose?  Why not have a professional check for water quality including iron content?

What is the advantage of a reverse osmosis system?   Reverse osmosis removes dissolved minerals and other contaminants that cause water to smell unpleasant, taste poorly and take on unusual colors…check, check, and check! By removing dissolved minerals, metals and other particles it benefits of your plumbing system.

In the hands of the right person, a reverse osmosis system is easy to install and will protect your family’s health for years to come.  The right people for the job in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago is Elgin based Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Clean up your water!  Call the plumbing professionals at Tom’s today at (847) 697-6444.

What’s in your Shower Water?

Do you ever think about that?  You know not to drink contaminated water, but do you think it is okay to shower in it?  The truth is, showering with bad water can be as bad as consuming it.  Unfiltered shower water can contain an array of chemicals like chlorine, not to mention bacteria and fungus from the shower head.  Yech!!!

Here are some reasons why you should use a shower filter –

1.  Absorbing much less chlorine…do some research on why too much chlorine is bad

2.  Keep harmful chemicals out of the air into your bathroom

3.  Protect your skin from irritation

4.  Reduce your family’s cancer risk from those bad chemicals

That last one is reason enough to strongly consider a new water treatment system for all of the showers in your home.  Tom’s Plumbing Inc. will install a reverse osmosis system or Charger water softener in your Elgin area home.  Tom’s Plumbing serves all of your water treatment needs in the Northwest Suburbs.  Call them today at (847) 697-6444.