Clear Water Concepts provides whole house water filter systems to combat hard water and contaminants like chlorine and volatile organic compounds. Whole home water filtration refines the lifeblood of your Phoenix home by eliminating chemicals that cause skin irritation and dryness and oxidation on your faucets and fixtures.

1. How to Choose the Best Water Softener System for the
Arizona Desert Climate
Hard water is the most common water quality problem in the United States. High
water hardness causes soaps to be less effective, and it leaves soap scum residue
in bathtubs, on shower doors, on skin and hair. It is more than a nuisance: Hard
water causes scale and build-up in water heaters, and it builds up in components
of washing machines and dishwashers. This can add up to costly repairs.
There are three minerals that make up hard water: Calcium, magnesium, and
lime. This water hardness is measured in grains per gallon or parts per million.
Water hardness above 7 grains is considered “very hard”, and hardness over 10.5
grains per gallon is considered “extremely hard”. And how does water in the
greater metropolitan area of Phoenix measure up? It falls into the “extremely
hard” category, because water measures from 12 to 22 grains on the average!
Water softening in Phoenix is a must.
Choosing the best water softer systems in Arizona is no small task, because there
are many products on the market. They may all seem very similar in features and
benefits, so it boils down to comparing quality of components and construction,
reliability, and of course, price.
First, let’s consider the issue of price. Prices can range from anywhere between
$1000 and $4000, depending on the dealer. Independent water treatment dealers
offer better prices than franchise water dealers, because they can offer more
choice.
The quality of systems from independent water softening dealers is on par with
the quality that the expensive franchise dealers offer. The most important
component of any water softening system is the control valve, and it must work
together with the controller to optimize efficiency to clean and regenerate the
water softener. Look for valves with few moving parts, valves with a single piston
design, and valves made of Noryl, a glass-reinforced composite material with
great strength and durability. Avoid systems that are manufactured overseas—

2. Valves in these systems are usually constructed of cheaper materials that cannot
withstand the warm, dry Arizona desert climate.
Also make sure that high quality resin is used—High cross-linked resin is the
hallmark of superior water softener systems in Arizona. High cross-linked resins
have greater resistance to the typical degradation of resin in water supplies that
are highly chlorinated, such as Phoenix municipal water supplies.
Finally, the water softening system for your home should be reliable. This means
that components and materials are of high quality. It also means that the
company’s service is dependable. Check that the independent dealer is a licensed
contractor for water softening in your locale. Also check local Better Business
Bureau (BBB) ratings and reviews to confirm that the company you are
considering has a solid reputation. Clear Water Concepts is a leader in water
softening, Phoenix, for over a decade. They offer the best water softener systems
in Arizona. Visit them at www.clearwaterarizona.com.