How often should I have my heat pump serviced?

You should have your heat pump serviced at least once a year. If you use your heat pump for heating and cooling, you should service it twice annually, in the fall and the spring.

What is the life span of a heat pump?

The average life span of a heat pump is 10-15 years. Because heat pumps run year-round to heat and cool your home, they don’t always last as long as a typical heating or cooling system. However, you can extend the life span by ensuring that your unit is routinely maintained by an HVAC professional.

Hard Water, Huntersville, NC - Ultimate Plumbing

WE OFFER SOLUTIONS FOR HUNTERSVILLE, NC HOMEOWNERS WHO HAVE HARD WATER.

Hard water contains a higher content of minerals, often due to deposits of limestone, dolomite, chalk, and calcium. It isn’t dangerous to drink hard water, but it can cause damage to appliances. It can also cause irritation and dryness to your skin. Over time, the excessive amounts of minerals can cause buildup in the pipes, leading to clogs and other issues. You can typically tell if the water in your home is hard if it is harder to generate suds when you are washing dishes or you notice that limescale is building up in the water heater. At Ultimate Plumbing, we offer solutions for Huntersville, NC homeowners who have hard water.

Our team can install water treatment systems that will condition the water that comes through your pipes. A water softener uses sodium and a filtering process to remove the chemicals. You can also use filtration systems in your kitchen, since this can improve the taste of the water. A water softener that uses heavy chemicals might be used more often in an industrial setting, since the chemicals will render water undrinkable.

At Ultimate Plumbing, our team has a lot of experience with installation and repair of water treatment systems to combat problems with hard water. You can give us a call if you have any questions or would like to find out for sure if you have hard water in your home. We proudly serve Lake Norman, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Matthews, Statesville, and Troutman.

At Ultimate Plumbing, we offer solutions for hard water in Lake Norman, Mooresville, Denver, Terrell, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Matthews, Statesville, and Troutman, North Carolina.

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Lake Norman, Mooresville, Denver, Terrell, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Hickory, Newton-Conover, Davidson, Cornelius, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Matthews, Statesville, Troutman, Ballentyne, Pineville, University Area, Fort Mill, Rock Hill

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Water Treatment FAQs

How do I know if I need a water treatment system?

Signs include hard water stains, dry skin/hair, bad taste or odor, cloudy water, or staining on fixtures. We offer free water testing to identify your specific water quality issues.

What's the difference between a water softener and water filter?

Water softeners remove hard minerals (calcium, magnesium) that cause scale buildup. Water filters remove contaminants, chlorine, and sediment. Many homes benefit from both systems.

Do you service well water systems?

Yes! We specialize in well water treatment including iron filters, pH neutralizers, UV purification, and sediment filtration. Lake Norman area wells often have iron and hardness issues.

How long does a water softener last?

Quality water softeners last 15-20 years with proper maintenance. We recommend annual service to ensure optimal performance and salt efficiency.

Is soft water safe to drink?

Yes, softened water is safe to drink, though it contains slightly more sodium. For those on sodium-restricted diets, we can install a reverse osmosis system for drinking water.

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