Solution Center

What is Soft Water?

Many water supplies naturally include minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium that make the water hard. Soft Water is water that is free from these minerals.

Water Filtration - Is It The Solution For You?

Learn what water filtration is, how a water filter works and what type of water filtration is best for your home.

Salt vs. Salt Free Water Softeners: Which Is Better?

Traditional salt water softeners and salt-free water softeners have a common goal, reduce the effects of hard water. Both have pros and cons. Learn more about the differences of salt water softeners and salt-free water softeners to determine which is best for you.

How To Treat Your Home's Municipal Water

Although city water is treated before it reaches your home, most municipal water is hard and contains some level of contaminants. Learn about common city water problems and how in-home water treatment solves them.

How Does Reverse Osmosis Work?

Reverse osmosis, or RO, is a water treatment process used to reduce contaminants in water. Learn how reverse osmosis works and why a Kinetico RO is best for your family.

How Does A Water Softener Work?

Learn about hard water, its negative effects, how a water softener converts hard water into soft water, and why you should choose a Kinetico water softener.

What is the difference between an Electric Water Softener and a Non-Electric Water Softener?

Understand the differences between a non-electric water softener and an electric water softener so you can determine which is best for you.

Water Softening - Is It The Solution For You?

Water softening reduces calcium, magnesium and iron in water, making hard water soft. Learn how soft water can improve your life.

What Is Hardness In Water?

Hardness in water can cause problems for both you and your home. Learn about hard water, how water professionals test for hardness and demonstrate its presence, and how to treat it.