You’ve decided to get a water softener to address all of your home’s challenging water problems. Whether it is a salt-based or a salt-free water softener, you might still have questions about which part of your house is the best place to get it installed. Remember that water softener installation is not only for those with large areas/spaces in their home.
Basement
Most homeowners choose to install their system in the basement. A full basement usually provides enough space for water softeners of all sizes and other water treatment equipment. They should be located near the water source, drainage, and electrical connection. Softeners are often installed near the water heater to keep it centralized.
Crawl Space
Water softeners can be located in some crawl spaces. Because the brine tank needs to be regularly filled with water softener salt, easy access should be considered before committing to a crawl space location. The size of the system depends on the space available. To make sure the design fits comfortably, measurements should be taken before installation. It is essential that the brine tanks, periodically filled with salt from the softener, are easily accessible.
Garage
Another good option is to install a water softener in a garage for homes that do not have crawlspaces or basements. A garage offers more space than a basement and is better for storing salt. If the water enters your home’s garage side, a water softener could be installed inside the garage near the water line point of entry. Sometimes additional installation work is needed for the garage installation. You will also need to ensure the area is temperature-controlled for the water softener to work correctly.
Laundry Room
The equipment can be installed in a utility room for homes that don’t have a basement, garage, or other storage space. These rooms are often small, so that creativity may be necessary. In the case of seasonal homes or cottages, a floor plan may not offer many options.
If a drain can be built into the system, cabinets and closets may be an option. Besides, soft water is ideal for cleaning, and you will use less detergent because of the smooth water’s ability to mix with cleaning products.
