How Do You Know if it’s More Cost-Effective to 修复 or Replace a Water Softener?
当你需要修理你的 水软化剂系统, it sometimes makes more financial sense to replace the system altogether. 你怎么知道该采取什么行动? Our readers provided some excellent advice on how to determine whether it’s time to repair or replace your system.
基于能力的成本
确定正确的系统容量, you ought to calculate the water hardness in grains per gallon (GPG). 水的矿物质成分, 包括矿物质镁和钙, 这个测量显示了什么. Hardness of water is directly related to grain capacity. You can get the hardness of your water tested by your water provider, 第三方实验室, 甚至是自己动手(DIY)的工具包. The hardness of a fluid is measured in GPG, which ranges from 0 to 20. 值约为3.5表示硬水.
维修是必要的
Maintaining a 软水器 is essential to keeping it in good working order. 修复s may be necessary from time to time as well. Furthermore, at least every three to four months, brine tanks must be inspected. The usual range for maintenance expenses is $150 to $900. If the system requires extensive repairs, you need to prepare for a higher payment.
更换卤水罐或树脂罐
The line where replacing becomes a better idea than repair is when you’re at the point where you’re replacing either the brine tank or the resin tank. These are the largest and most expensive parts of most 水软化剂系统s, and you’re well on your way to replacing your whole system if you replace one of them. Smaller parts like tubes and valves are usually worth the cost for repairs.
Age and Performance of the Current Water Softener
If the system is nearing the end of its typical 10-15 year lifespan or experiencing ongoing efficiency issues, 投资一个新的水软化剂与现代, more efficient technology could result in long-term savings on maintenance and utility costs. 例如, an old system potentially wastes thousands of gallons of water annually, 水电费飙升, 并为频繁维修做好准备. Newer models may be more economical with salt and water usage.
另一方面, if the current system occasionally malfunctions or requires a few accessible parts, 修理可能是需要的. I always consider if the unit is still under warranty, and I weigh the repair costs—typically between $150 to $600—against the benefits of an upgrade, which could include improved water quality and reduced impacts on other household expenses like detergents. 考虑到环境因素, the choice might lean towards repairing and extending the life of the current system when possible.
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