As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to give your home’s water systems a little extra attention. Your water softener and filtration system work year-round to keep your water clean, efficient, and free from hard-water issues. Still, like any home system, they benefit from seasonal checkups. A little maintenance now can prevent costly repairs later and ensure your home is ready for the colder months ahead. Here’s your go-to guide for preparing your system this season.

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1. Check Your Salt Level

Your water softener relies on salt to regenerate and keep hard minerals out of your home’s water supply, making it important to give it a quick checkup before winter hits. Start by ensuring the salt level is at least half full to keep the system running smoothly. Take a moment to break up any salt bridges or hardened clumps, which can block your softener from working properly, and top it off with high-quality salt for the best performance. Using low-grade or insufficient salt may cause the system to work harder and less efficiently, leading to mineral buildup in pipe, appliances, and even on your laundry and dishes. Make things even easier by signing up for Halcyon’s monthly Salt Delivery service. Our expert team will handle the maintenance, ensuring your water softener stays at peak performance all season long without you lifting a finger.

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2. Clean the Brine Tank

Over time, sediment can accumulate in your water softener’s brine tank, interfering with proper regeneration and reducing system efficiency. Performing a cleaning helps keep your system running smoothly and ensures your water stays soft all season long. Signs that your brine tank may need attention include murky water, excessive residue, or salt that isn’t dissolving.

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3. Inspect Filters & Replace Cartridges

Filters are the workhorses of your water system, removing sediment, chlorine, and other contaminants to keep your water clean and fresh. Fall is the perfect time to inspect your whole-home filtration and reverse osmosis systems to see if it’s time to replace your filters. Keeping your filters up to date not only improves the taste of your water but also protects your plumbing, helps your appliances run more efficiently, and extends the overall lifespan of your system. With our Maintenance service, our team handles all filter inspections and replacements, keeping your system in peak condition without any hassle.

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4. Test Your Water Quality

Seasonal changes, especially after the summer months, can impact your water’s hardness and mineral content, making it important to test your water quality in the fall. A simple water test can confirm that your system is performing optimally and help you avoid issues like spots on dishes, dry skin, or changes in taste. Halcyon makes it easy to stay on top of your water quality with our free water analysis. Schedule your consultation today to ensure your system is optimized for the season.

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Keep Your System Running Smoothly With Halcyon‍

Fall is a busy season, but keeping your home’s water in top condition doesn’t have to be stressful. Our water experts are ready to perform your fall maintenance checkup, ensuring your water softening and filtration systems are fully prepared for winter. By scheduling your fall maintenance, you can keep your home running efficiently, protect your investment, and enjoy softer, cleaner water all season long. Schedule your next maintenance check-up today!