Scale Control for Rio Grande Valley Water
Water Softeners — Whole-Home Hardness Treatment
Hard water leaves spots, scales fixtures and glass, shortens water-heater life, and makes soap and detergents work harder. Treviño Repairs installs whole-home water softeners sized for your family and flow—reducing scale on faucets, showers, and appliances while improving lather and cleaning. We test hardness (gpg), size the system in grains capacity, add proper bypass/isolation valves, and set up a clean, code-compliant installation with labeled maintenance so your RGV home or business gets softer water without the hassle.
Right-Sized, Cleanly Installed—RGV Wide
Services for Water Softener Installation & Replacement
We design and install softeners that match your hardness level, household size, and peak flow. After a quick water check (and lab testing if needed), we recommend demand-metered systems for salt/water efficiency, protect the plumbing with shutoffs and a full bypass, and route safe drains/overflows with an air gap. Expect neat workmanship, clear programming, and simple upkeep.
We install & replace:
- Whole-home (POE) softeners — 24k–64k+ grain capacities
- Demand-metered (on-demand) regeneration controllers
- High-capacity resin (8%–10% cross-link; 10% for stronger chlorine/chloramine resistance)
- Bypass & isolation valves, unions, and labeled shutoffs
- Brine tank setup, grid/float assembly, and overflow connection
- Sediment prefilters where needed; hardness/flow verification
- Service, resin/media refresh, valve repairs, and sanitization
Code items & best practices (as applicable):
- RO/softener drain with air gap; properly trapped drain line
- Thermal expansion/PRV check on closed systems
- Proper brine and overflow routing; neat, supported tubing
- Outdoor hose bibbs left unsoftened (on request)
- Clear labeling, startup sanitization, and leak/pressure tests
Upgrades & options:
- Carbon prefilter (protect resin from chlorine/chloramine; improve taste/odor)
- Potassium chloride in place of salt (when preferred)
- Twin-tank (duplex) for continuous soft water at higher demand
- Big-blue housings for lower pressure drop and longer filter life
- RO feed from softened supply for longer RO membrane life
- Annual service plan with salt/media reminders
Hardness, Grains & Salt Efficiency — RGV Guide
Hardness (gpg): We measure grains per gallon to size capacity. Higher hardness or larger households need more grains so the system regenerates less often.
Demand-metered vs. time-clock: Demand-metered softeners regenerate only when capacity is used—saving water and salt versus fixed schedules.
Resin & chlorine: Municipal water with chlorine/chloramine can age resin; 10% cross-link resin and/or a carbon prefilter helps longevity.
Salt vs. potassium: Salt (sodium chloride) is most common; potassium chloride works too but costs more. We’ll set your control for either.
Softener vs. filtration: Softeners remove hardness (calcium/magnesium) to reduce scale; they don’t remove chlorine, odors, or sediment—that’s filtration. Pair with carbon for taste/odor and with RO for drinking water purity.
Know the Warning Signs in the Rio Grande Valley
When to Add or Upgrade a Water Softener
White scale on fixtures and glass, chalky film on dishes, stiff laundry, dry skin/hair, slow or noisy water heaters, frequent element failures, or limescale on shower doors all point to hard water. If an existing softener uses salt fast, runs constantly, water feels slick then quickly turns spotty, or you see salt/brine leaks, it’s time for service or replacement. Treviño Repairs will test hardness, check valve programming, and right-size a system for your home and RGV water.
What to Expect with Treviño Repairs
Our Water Softener Installation Process
Test & Size. Measure hardness (gpg), review family size/usage and peak flow, and recommend grain capacity with clear options.
Plan & Prep. Choose location and bypass arrangement; confirm drain/air-gap route and electrical outlet if required.
Protect & Shut Down. Lay drop cloths, isolate water, depressurize, and prep piping.
Plumb & Mount. Install tank, bypass/isolation valves, unions, and sediment prefilter (if needed); connect brine tank and overflow.
Drain & Power. Route brine/drain with air gap and trap; secure tubing; verify PRV/expansion if system is closed.
Program & Commission. Add salt or potassium, sanitize, program hardness and regeneration, run initial brine draw/rinse, and leak/pressure test.
Clean Up & Walkthrough. Tidy area; label valves, salt type, and settings; review maintenance, salt level checks, and who to call for service.
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Heating System Installion Questions, Answered
Straightforward answers before you book—symptoms, costs, fixes.
Will a softener remove chlorine, taste, or odor?
No—softeners remove hardness (calcium/magnesium). For taste/odor or chloramine, add carbon filtration (often ahead of the softener).
Does a softener add sodium to my water?
A small amount proportional to hardness is exchanged. If you’re sodium-sensitive for drinking, use RO at the kitchen tap or choose potassium chloride.
Salt or potassium—what’s better?
Salt is most cost-effective; potassium chloride is a workable alternative. We program the control for either and explain the trade-offs.
How big should my softener be?
It depends on hardness (gpg), people in the home, and peak flow. We size in grains so it regenerates efficiently without pressure loss.
How often will it regenerate and how much salt does it use?
A demand-metered softener regenerates only when needed. Usage varies by hardness and capacity; we’ll set an efficient salt dose and review expectations.
