You can buy water softener systems at places online like GE, Sears, and Amazon. NuvoH20 seems to be the best one out there. For more information check out topwatersoftenerreviews.com which will give you the most accurate review of water softeners.
http://www.topwatersoftenerreviews.com/ shows reviews on many water softeners and provides information and opinions on them. Water softeners replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium making water that tastes better. The amount of sodium added to the water is very small and does not have a significant effect.
Consumer Reports is a company that reviews many different types of products and then offers the feedback to consumers. You can read reviews for electronic water softeners right on their website.
Oh, what a wonderful question! You can learn more about water softeners by visiting your local hardware store, where they often have helpful pamphlets and knowledgeable staff to guide you. You can also explore online resources and videos that explain how water softeners work and how to choose the right one for your home. Just remember, there are many ways to find the information you seek, and each one is like a happy little tree on your journey to understanding water softeners.
For information for water softeners you should visit your local Lowe's or Home Depot department store. You can find help, ideas, suggestions and much more on just about any product from a qualified customer service representative.
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A rinse aid with citric acid or a dishwasher detergent with built-in water softeners like phosphates are effective for hard water. Look for products specifically designed for hard water to prevent mineral buildup and ensure clean dishes. Experiment with different additives to find the one that works best for your water quality.
Commercial Water Softeners are designed for extensive use and minimal repair. A water softener is designed to remove Calcium, Magnesium, minimal to moderate iron, and manganese out of water. Commercial Water Softeners are designed for easy repair. They are more expensive, but very simple when it comes to pulling motors, changing valves, and replacing switch boards. A "water softener" that you buy off the shelf or from a dealer is a softener that is designed to take far less load, or "burden", and thus it often needs replacing. The word I am looking for in a Commercial Water Softener is "serviceable". Commercial water softeners are made to be serviced and work year after year. Yes you can service consumer grade softeners but they are not designed to be serviceable - or we would all service our own. The Softener Industry designs Commercial Softeners so they are easy for the them to service, but still bill-able to you. When pulling a consumer grade softener apart you find - bearings and wheels. But if you take the face off commercial models - the motor comes out easily (just unplug it) - the valve takes a little more time, but replacing the computer board is as easy as unplugging the wires. For Residential use - a commercial water softener is a minimal repair softener system, with prolonged life. If you are using a commercial water softener for commercial purposes - because of industrial use, it will need scheduled services. When compared to consumer grade softeners - commercial water softeners are excellent performers.
Culligan offers a salt free water softener ("water conditioners" or "descalers") as does Sears/Kenmore and Pelican Water Systems. You can also find salt free water softeners at Home Depot, eBay, and Amazon.
Haguewater.com offers excellent water softeners, such as the WaterMax water softener, and was awarded the Small Business Environmental Exporter of the Year award for its incredibly efficient water softening design. Dealers vary and can be found in many regions.
The best Water Softener for your situation is down to personal choice and budget. Different types on the market include:Non Electric Water Softeners - Non-Electric water softeners are powered entirely by the incoming water pressure. As no electrical supply is required, it is easier to install, and you will not have to worry about costly repairs or higher monthly electricity bills. Non-electric softeners tend not to have fiddly controls, adding salt is all that is requred to keep them running smoothly. 
The twin tank versions offer constant unlimited softened water to your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non-electric softeners are reported to be longer lasting and more reliable.Metered Water Softeners - Metered water softeners are the most economical softener when it comes to using salt and regeneration water. A metered softener will only regenerate when a pre-set volume of softened water has been used regardless of the number of days this takes.This avoids under- or over-regenerating of the softener when your water demand varies. Again ,the volume of softened water is calculated by the hardness of your water supply, the capacity of the water softener and number of people in the property.Time Clock Water Softener - The more basic water softeners operate on a timed basis. The time clock is set to carry out its regeneration on set days. This is usually calculated by the hardness of your water supply, the capacity of the water softener and number of people in the property. When installed, the softener is set to regenerate off peak-times (like at 2:00 am) at the calculated regeneration frequency. To ensure that soft water is always available, the interval between regenerations will be underestimated rather than overestimated.The softener will then regenerate at this set interval regardless of the volume of water used. If the water usage is low, for instance, one or more of the residents is away, there will be unused softened water capacity at the time of regeneration, which can be argued as an unnecessary waste of salt and regeneration water. Similarly, if there is an increase in your water usage, the softened water capacity will more than likely be exceeded and the water would go hard towards the end of the cycle before the next regeneration. If you are going to be away from the property for a period of time, i.e. on holiday, and there will be no water flowing through the water softener it is advisable that it is switched off until your return.
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