Look at your laundry. Are your towels fluffy or crunchy? Soft water keeps fabrics soft. Hard water leaves them stiff, like they’re plotting revenge. Also, check your water heater bill. A working softener means less scale inside it, so your heater runs efficiently. Lower energy bills? That’s your softener patting you on the back.
So there you have it. You don’t need a Ph.D. in plumbing to know if your softener is working. You need a little curiosity, a glass of water, and maybe a towel to compare. Trust your senses—and if all else fails, call the nice person at the water treatment store. They’ve seen it all. And they love talking about salt.
