Pros and Cons: Home Magnetic Water Softener

Having hard water in your home can be a real problem. It’s not just a question of water safety – the quality of your water can end up costing you in a variety of ways, from stains on your laundry and dishes to dull, lifeless hair and skin. The solution is to install a home water softener, but which kind is best? Here, we share the pros and cons of choosing a magnetic water softener for your home.

What is a magnetic water softener and how does it work? You may already know that there are several kinds of water softeners available, including carbon filtration systems.

A magnetic water softener uses electromagnetic coils to separate certain particles that cause hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, from the water. It is effective only on water that comes within the reach of the magnets. Magnetic water softeners do not use salt to soften your water.

Each type of home water softener has its pros and cons. Here are the things to consider when deciding whether a magnetic water softener is right for you.

Pros of Choosing a Magnetic Water Softener

As a rule, magnetic water softeners are a low-maintenance option to soften your water. They also offer the following benefits:

• Magnetic water softeners are less expensive than some of the other options on the market, including salt-based water softeners.
• They tend to have a long life – in fact, the filtration bed of a quality magnetic system may last as long as 40 years.
• Because they don’t use salt, a magnetic water softener won’t add any sodium to your diet and the water is safe to drink and use to water your plants.

Depending on the hardness of your water, a magnetic water softener may be sufficient for your family’s needs. However, Florida water presents some special challenges, so it’s important to keep that in mind when making a decision.

Cons of Choosing a Magnetic Water Softener

No home water softener is perfect. While some may be attracted to the low cost and low maintenance of magnetic water softeners, it’s important to understand where they might fall short.

• Magnetic water softeners don’t actually remove minerals from your water. Instead, they alter the chemical composition of the water to prevent scaling.
• While they do prevent some scaling, magnetic water softeners won’t help prevent scaling in places where water sits for more than 48 hours, including your hot water heater.
• These home water softeners are not as efficient as some of the other options available because water must pass within range of the magnetic coils embedded in the sides of the filter to be softened.
• There is little scientific evidence to suggest that magnetic water softeners are effective at softening water.

The primary benefit of these systems is that they are inexpensive and easy to maintain. However, they do not offer the same rate of efficiency as the other systems available, including our Guardian Water Services water refiner, which uses four separate filtration methods to ensure the best water quality possible.

Ultimately, the most important consideration is ensuring that the water in your home – whether it comes out of your taps or sits in your hot water heater – is safe for your family to use. Choosing the right water softening system can improve the quality of your water and save you money.

The first step is evaluating your water to determine the best option for your water needs. You can start by contacting us to get a free water quality test today.