Annual Maintenance & Hardness Re-Check in Orange County, CA
Keep your softener or salt-free conditioner performing like day one. Our annual maintenance & hardness re-check verifies removal/conditioning at the tap, cleans and tunes valve/brine components, confirms drain/air-gap safety, and updates settings—then leaves you with a simple, dated report.
✓ Proof at taps: hardness re-check
✓ Performance tune: valve/flow verified
✓ Clean & safe: brine/air-gap inspected
✓ Right settings: capacity & reserve dialed
✓ Proof at taps
✓ Performance tune
✓ Clean & safe
✓ Right settings
What Is Annual Maintenance & Hardness Re-Check?
A preventive service for softeners (metered demand) and salt-free TAC conditioners.
We test hardness at taps, confirm flow/pressure, inspect/clean valve & injector, check brine tank/float/air-check (softeners), verify air gap & overflow, review pretreatment filters, and update programming to your current usage—then document results.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Compliance & safety first: Air-gapped drain, labeled bypass/shutoffs, and overflow routing confirmed.
Defensible documentation: Pre/post hardness, settings snapshot, and parts/notes in a dated PDF.
Beyond a quick look: Injector/seal inspection, BLFC/DLFC verification, brine draw/refill check, and pretreatment review.
One accountable team: If issues surface, we can rebuild valves, re-bed resin, or service TAC media/prefilters—same visit when possible.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Note symptoms: spots, salty taste, low flow, frequent regens.
Share any changes: new fixtures, added occupants, remodels.
Send photos: control head, brine tank, loop/air gap.
Don’t force a regen if the valve is acting up—use bypass only if needed.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher—we’ll schedule your yearly check.
Common Situations We Handle
Hardness drift or new spotting/film
Frequent or skipped regenerations
Tankless heater scale noises returning
Salt bridges/mush or odors in the brine tank
Filter exhaustion ahead of TAC media
Baseline Testing
Measure pre/post hardness (gpg/ppm), TDS, temperature, and static/dynamic pressure; note occupant/use changes.
Valve & Meter Health
Inspect seals/spacers/piston condition (softeners), clean injector/throat/screens, verify meter counts and cycle timing.
Brine/TAC System Check
For softeners: inspect brine well/float & air-check, break any salt bridge/mush, confirm brine draw/refill; for TAC: confirm pretreatment and media flow orientation.
Drain, Air Gap & Bypass
Confirm listed air gap to approved receptor, check overflow route, exercise and label valves/bypass.
Program & Optimize
Update hardness, capacity, reserve, and regen time; verify BLFC/DLFC sizing and service flow; set blending if desired.
Verify & Document
Run a manual regen check (softeners) or flow test (TAC); confirm post-softener ~0 gpg (or blended target); deliver photo/settings report with recommendations.
What’s Included
Hardness re-check at representative taps
Valve/meter inspection & injector clean
Brine well/float/air-check review (softeners) or TAC pretreatment review
Air-gapped drain & overflow verification
Programming updates (capacity/reserve/regen or flow/pretreatment notes)
Documentation packet (photos, readings, settings, care tips)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 45–120 minutes depending on condition and access.
Cost drivers: Valve brand/model, heavy brine clean-out, parts replacement, and pretreatment filter changes.
Clear estimate: Itemized service, parts (if any), and verification—no surprises.
Insurance & Compliance Support
Inspector-ready details: Air gap, labeled valves, and safe overflow routing.
Policy alignment: Local plumbing/backflow rules; COIs for HOAs/PMs.
Warranty help: We retain dated settings/readings for claims and future comparisons.
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Scale creep in heaters, valves, and fixtures
Salt/water waste from mis-regeneration
Overflow/leaks from neglected brine gear
Unnoticed failures that shorten resin/media life
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Testing: Calibrated meters for hardness/TDS/pressure; gpg and ppm recorded.
Softener specifics: Verify BLFC/DLFC, injector size, brine draw/refill, and meter counts; food-grade sanitizer when indicated.
TAC specifics: Confirm pretreatment (sediment/carbon) and service flow (SFR); inspect orientation and pressure drop.
Targets: Post-softener ~0 gpg (or blended 3–7 gpg by preference); TAC—reduced scale adhesion and proper pretreatment readings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is annual service really necessary?
Yes—water chemistry and usage change. Yearly checks prevent scale and waste; high hardness/iron areas may benefit from 6-month visits.
Does this include resin/media replacement?
Avoid DIY chemicals—improper dosing can No—this is preventive service. If media is exhausted or fouled, we’ll quote a re-bed or TAC media plan. resin. We use controlled, food-grade sanitization.
Will this lower TDS?
No. Softening exchanges hardness; TDS stays similar. Ask about RO for low-TDS drinking water.
Can you service my brand?
We handle most major valves; if parts are obsolete, we’ll quote head replacement.
What about salt type?
Use quality solar/evaporated pellets (or potassium); we’ll advise and set a salt/resin-cleaner schedule.
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Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
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