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Are You a Fire Victim? We’re Here to Help with your Water System
The state of Oregon is at the tail end of the most destructive fire season it has ever experienced. Multiple fires began during our dry and windy September, ultimately destroying more than 1 million acres of land, killing at least 11 people, and burning down thousands...
Understanding a Water Softener
Does your water have an unpleasant smell or taste? Do you notice soap scum on your appliances or stains in your showers and sinks? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you might be dealing with a hard water problem. Rather than live with water issues,...
Why Should I Filter My Water?
According to a study from the Natural Resource Defense Council, public water supplies for 18 million Americans have contaminants that may lead to health risks. Even though public water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, the water could still pick up...
Make Drinking Water Daily Your New Year’s Resolution!
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? We know that most resolutions tend to relate to better health, like joining a gym or losing weight. One way to help with both of these resolutions is to drink more clean water. Not only will drinking the right amount of...
The Crisis: Why is conserving water so important?
Fresh and clean water on planet Earth is limited. Regions in the world, which collectively are home to more than one-fourth of the world's population, are going through water scarcity to fulfill their people's needs. Conserving water is the need of the hour and in...
Is Hard Water and Cloudy Water a Big Deal?
Is hard water and cloudy water a big deal? Could your coffee and tea taste better? The quality of your water in your home affects everything from how your skin and hair will feel and how long your appliances and plumbing last, to how your food tastes when cooked in...
Back To School Hydration
By Pam Langlotz Kinetico Marketing Services Specialist (and mom) Back to school already? Yes, some schools are starting the new year in the next week or two. Mine are headed back on August 17th and they are not happy about it! I have mixed feelings. It's been so...
How To Change Your Water Filter Cartridge
Do you own a whole house water filter system and sometimes forget the steps required to change the cartridge? Water filter maintenance should be done regularly, but it's easy to overlook a step. Our maintenance technicians put together a how-to paper we think will be...
Alkaline Water Ionizers – Essential Buying Guide
After four years of research, interviews with professionals such as metallurgists, doctors and engineers, and with consistent follow up field testing of alkaline water machines, we've discovered the two most important features to consider when investing in a home...
What Filter Is Best For My Water?
Determining the best drinking water filter is one of the most commonly asked questions of our H2O pros. There are a number of things to consider prior to making a recommendation and it all comes down to, quite simply--what's in your water. This is precisely why a...