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Did you know that there are over 80 potentially harmful contaminants in drinking water? Not only that, but untreated water causes thousands of plumbing and appliance problems every year. So by investing in a new water treatment system, you’ll be investing in a cleaner, healthier, and cheaper future.
Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling has been serving Kelowna and surrounding areas since 1986, and we’re proud to provide top-quality water treatment throughout the area. Get in touch today to discover your water treatment options.
Understanding Water Treatment Systems
In short: water treatment systems remove pollutants and contaminants from water in order to make it safe to use and consume. As you can imagine, water treatment is super important for both residential and commercial properties.
However, water treatment isn’t all that easy, as different premises require different solutions.
To help clear things up, we’ve made a list of the most common types of water treatment systems in the Kelowna area:
Types of Water Treatment Systems
There are three main types of water treatment systems, each with its own pros and cons. The decision you make will depend on your needs and budget – but don’t worry, our trained technicians can help you make the right choice.
Water Conditioning Systems
When water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium ions, it becomes ‘hard’. You can easily tell if your water is hard by checking to see if it looks unusually cloudy.
At a basic level, water conditioning systems alter the structure of the minerals in the water to prevent them from forming scale deposits. They use ion exchange resins to replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium or potassium ions.
Conditioning systems are very effective in reducing hardness, and can even give you softer skin and hair. On the other hand, they don’t remove other contaminants from your water and require regular check-ups.
Water Filtration Systems
Filtration-style systems combat contaminants differently. They use:
- Mechanical filtration to physically block sediment and rust particles
- Activated carbon to absorb organic compounds like chlorine
- Reverse osmosis to remove other contaminants, including bacteria and viruses
While water filtration systems are great all-round water purifiers, they can be more expensive to operate and install. Plus, their filters require regular changing.
Ultraviolet Water Treatment Systems
As you might imagine, ultraviolet water treatment systems use UV light to disinfect water. That’s because UV damages the DNA and RNA of bacteria and other pathogens, effectively disabling them.
UV water treatment systems are the gold-standard when it comes to killing microorganisms, and don’t add any chemicals to your water. There are numerous benefits of UV water filtration in Kelowna and surrounding Okanagan areas, especially where many rely on wells, spring run-off, and lakes. Of course, though, they can be more expensive to run and don’t target heavy metals or particulates.
Benefits of Installing a Water Treatment System
Installing a water treatment system may seem like a big undertaking, but there are many reasons why it’s worth doing – and they’re not all about safety, either. Let’s take a look:
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Improved water quality and taste
When you remove the many contaminants and sediment present in unfiltered water, your water quality rating increases dramatically. That’s reflected in the taste, too: purer-tasting water for better drinking. -
Health benefits
Not only does water treatment remove harmful pathogens from your water, but treated water has been proven to actually improve your health: weight loss, better digestion, more energy, and a stronger immune system have all been linked to cleaner water. -
Protection for plumbing systems and appliances
By treating your water, you’re also preventing scale buildup, corrosion, and blockages from affecting your whole home. That means fewer odd-jobs and a lot less stress!
Choosing the Right Water Treatment System for Your Home
Every home is unique, so your home water treatment system should be too. That’s why our water treatment specialists can help determine the best type of system for your space. We’ll consider:
- Your current water quality
We’ll conduct a water quality test and help pinpoint where your current system is falling short.
- Your budget
We never oversell. We’ll find the best system that you can afford, every time. We even offer financing!
- Your specific needs
We put you first. Allergies, available space, and preferences are all taken into account during our decision-making process.
Water Treatment System Installation & Maintenance Services
Our specially trained technicians are the best in the game at water treatment system installation and maintenance in the Kelowna area. And as a Certified Novo Dealer, we specialize in Novo systems but can work with whatever brand you have, and will always recommend the best solution for your situation.
Whatever system type you decide on, we’re ready to get it up and running in just a few steps:
- Assess: We perform extensive tests on your water supply
- Select: We help you choose the best system for your home
- Prepare: We turn off the water supply, drain the system, and choose our installation location
- Install: We mount your unit, connect it to your plumbing system, and, when necessary, connect it to your power system
- Test: We never leave without making sure everything’s in perfect shape
- Maintain: We schedule regular check-ups to keep your system, and you, happy
The last step, maintenance, is crucial. Without scheduling regular check-ups, you’re looking at higher bills and dirtier water – not to mention costly repairs and replacements if a preventable annoyance becomes a major problem. That’s because maintenance helps:
- Keep your system running optimally
- Keep your water clean all year round
- Keep bills low
- Keep your plumbing system and appliances clean
That’s why Vision offers the most comprehensive water treatment system installation and maintenance services in Kelowna – keeping the Okanagan Valley refreshed, one tap at a time.
Certified Novo Dealer: Quality You Can Trust
When we say our technicians are the best in the business, that’s not just us telling you. As a Certified Novo Dealer, our specialists are rigorously trained to provide the highest-quality plumbing and water treatment services.
And it gets better: we offer exclusive offers on a range of top-tier Novo products. So if you’re interested in getting great water treatment products for even better prices, don’t hesitate to reach out!
With a range of warranty-protected speciality filters and systems, Novo know what they’re doing. This is water treatment, built to last.
Ready to Contact a Water Treatment System Expert?
Water quality is one of the most important aspects of your home, and investing in a water treatment system is the best way to ensure it. Not only will you save money in the long run, but you’ll also improve the taste of your water, help maintain your plumbing system, and even boost your health.
When it comes to something as crucial as water treatment, you want experts you can rely on. Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling is those experts: with over 37 years of experience, a Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, and flexible payment options, you know you’re in safe hands.
Reaching us is as easy as can be: call us at 250-470-9552 for 24/7 emergency services, or find our other contact methods here. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Treatment Systems
What is a water treatment system?
A water treatment system is a device that removes contaminants from water to make it safe for consumption or industrial use. These devices usually include filtration, softening, disinfection, and desalination processes.
How does a water softener work?
‘Hard’ water is water with too many calcium and magnesium ions. A water ‘softener’ uses ion exchange to replace those ions with sodium or potassium ions, thereby preventing scale buildup in plumbing and other appliances.
How often should I change the filters in my water filtration system?
It all depends on the quality of your water and how much you use, but typically you should aim to change your filters every 3 to 12 months. If you’re not sure, contact a local plumbing service like Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling.
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Michelle in the office arranged to have Dave do an assessment and estimate. Right off the bat I was impressed to receive a text with the date & time Dave would come over. He did. And he immediately left us with a good impression.
Within 30 minutes, we had an education on these systems, what would be the right size for our 1500 sq.ft. home, the process of ordering & installation, and an estimate…with no pressure at all, even knowing we were shopping around.
Well we did go with Vision, and once the hoops on our end were jumped through (educating our Strata Council) we went ahead and confirmed we were ready to get this done.
Within a week, the unit came in, and a few days later, Michelle reached out to asking about a mutually convenient date. We were impressed with their flexibility to match our availability. A date was picked, and a few days before, Brandi from the office sent a text with a head shot of the HVAC technician, Joel, who would be coming over to do the work.
He showed up (on time!) along with his partner, and they got the job done. Part way through the day, the electricians arrived to begin their part, which was completed on my next day off.
Just look at this clean installation in the pictures! We are very pleased with the work done, the punctuality, the cleanliness of the workers and their care and attention to keeping their work areas clean.
Once completed, the office again sent a text, this time with the head shot of Jeff, the inspector. He showed up as promised, then took a good hour to remove covers, measure pressures, check power, amp draws, etc. and make sure all was perfect. And it was. He tested the cooling and the heating operations, provided a ton of good information for me, then we were done.
One more thing - each time one of these technicians came into our place, they complimented us on our home. That goes a long way to increasing your love for a company, doesn't it?!
So, if this is the summer you need a new Mini-Split, I highly recommend Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling. We’ve used our unit for the heat we had these last couple days and absolutely can’t believe what a difference it’s already made in our comfort level.
Thank Your Vision team - all of you!!
He replaced the tank and flushed the system for $1,400—a significant savings compared to the $2,300 quoted by the first company for the same service. I found Alex to be competent, straightforward, and focused only on the services that were genuinely necessary. There was no pressure to upsell, and I truly appreciated his honest and professional approach.
Because of the great experience, I decided to enroll in their annual servicing package for AC, heating, and plumbing. My furnace and AC have already been serviced, and I’ve been very satisfied with the work.
I'm so glad I found Vision Plumbing and Heating—they strike me as honest, reliable, and customer-focused. Highly recommend!
So now I have been charged $100 and still don’t have my washer and dryer hooked up. I will be going with a different company that said it would be $200.
I chose Vision because of the great reviews. I wish someone had warned me what was really going on before I even picked up the phone.
The only good thing about this whole scenario were the technicians who came to my house were very nice. However, this does not justify the extremely high pricing.
The team was courteous and efficient when they arrived to complete everything. Throughout the project both Brent and his team was super transparent and honest which I really appreciated. Minor issues during the job were handled quickly and I was consulted and updated throughout the entire job. The team left the place clean and tidy and I'm pleased with their work. I can't wait to reap the long-term energy savings of the tankless hot water system!
Additionally, I’d like to thank Slavic, the plumber that helped us. He was professional, efficient, friendly and clearly an expert in his field. He genuinely saved the day for us!
Judy
I appreciated his manner and explanation of what he was doing, and have already booked my annual contract for next year through him, which was thoroughly explained and convenient to so while he was at the house.
Well done.
I would highly recommend Vison Plumbing,
Fred Busby
Not only are they knowledgeable and accommodating but they’re friendly and provide excellent customer service! Definitely give them a call the next time you’re in need of their services!
Thank you again!
Rick & Val Marshinew
Kelowna, BC
We appriciate his vast experience and knowledge , fireplace
works perfectly now. Cost was fair also. Abe
