Testing Home Water Quality
Ensure Pure, Safe Water
Maintaining your home’s water quality is crucial for health, plumbing longevity, and appliance performance. Water softening not only protects but also enhances the performance of appliances like dishwashers and washers, ultimately saving you money.
At Mainstream Home Services, we offer comprehensive solutions to fix issues like hard water, iron, and pollutants.
Our experts will test and treat your water, providing guidance on the best options to ensure a healthier home, including:
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Why Spokane Homeowners Choose Mainstream
Welcome to Mainstream Home Services  – your one-stop solution for all your electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing needs. Here’s why you should trust us with your home services:
Flexible Scheduling
We respect your time and prioritize efficient communication. We ensure minimal wait times for our technicians, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your home. Expect a call before our technician arrives, giving you the flexibility to plan your day accordingly.
Transparent Pricing
No surprises, no hidden costs. Our upfront pricing provides competitive quotes tailored to your specific service requirements. You'll receive a detailed breakdown of the work involved, ensuring transparency and total peace of mind.
Expert Technicians
Our friendly, skilled technicians are experts in electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing services. With state-of-the-art tools and expertise, we guarantee precise, code-compliant work. Your home will be left spotless, reflecting our commitment to cleanliness and professionalism.
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Greater Spokane & Beyond
We proudly service the following cities and neighborhoods in Spokane & Northern Idaho:
- Nine Mile Falls
- Otis Orchards
- Post Falls
- Rathdrum
- Spokane
- Spokane Valley
- Veradale
- Worley
- Wood Lake
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Our comprehensive plumbing services ensure your entire home plumbing system functions flawlessly. Explore how we can enhance your home’s plumbing infrastructure with a range of expert services designed for efficiency and reliability.
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Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my appliances wearing out quickly?
If your home appliances are wearing out more quickly than expected, it could be due to hard water. Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can accumulate and cause scale buildup inside appliances. This buildup can lead to inefficiencies, increased energy usage, and ultimately, a shorter lifespan for appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, and even your coffee maker.
Mainstream offers comprehensive solutions to protect your appliances from the detrimental effects of hard water. Our water softening systems remove the minerals responsible for scale buildup, ensuring your appliances operate more efficiently and last longer. By treating your water, you can reduce wear and tear on your appliances, saving money on energy costs and avoiding premature replacements.
Don’t let hard water shorten the life of your valuable home appliances. Mainstream’s team of experts can assess your water quality and recommend the best water softening solution for your home, providing peace of mind and extending the longevity of your appliances.
Contact Mainstream today to learn more about how we can help safeguard your appliances against hard water damage.
Why does my skin and hair feel weird after showering?
Unpleasant changes in your skin and hair after showering can often be attributed to the chlorine content in your home’s water. Chlorine is known to strip away natural oils from your skin and hair, leading to dryness and irritation. Additionally, the hardness of your water plays a significant role in how your skin and hair feel post-shower. Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can leave residue and affect the health of your skin and hair.
While some buildings and localities naturally have soft water or are equipped with filtering systems, it’s essential to understand the water quality in your own home. An easy initial step is to look up water hardness by your zip code, which can give you a general idea. For more accuracy, water hardness testing strips are available and can provide a precise measurement of your home’s water hardness levels.
To combat the effects of chlorine and hard water, Mainstream recommends considering a whole-house water filtration or softening system. These systems ensure that all water in your home is filtered, including showers and sinks to toilets. This significantly improves water quality for your skin and hair. While investing in a whole-house water filter or softener is an investment, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, the benefits are substantial. These systems can filter up to 1 million gallons of water, offering a long-term solution to your water quality issues.
Mainstream is dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the quality of life in your home.
Our expert team can help you choose and install the perfect water filtration or softening system to suit your needs, ensuring that every drop of water in your home contributes to your well-being. a
Contact Mainstream today to learn how we can transform your water, leaving your skin and hair feeling healthier and more revitalized after every shower.
Why does my water taste or smell odd?
If your tap water has an odd taste or smell, resembling rotten eggs or sulfur, it’s likely due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide and certain bacteria in your water system. These issues can arise in various places, including drains, water heaters, wells, and inside pipes, where bacteria find a conducive environment to grow.
Mainstream offers comprehensive solutions to address and resolve these water quality issues, ensuring you have access to clean, fresh-tasting, and odor-free water. Our team of experts can install advanced water filtration and purification systems tailored to your specific needs. Options include activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems, and UV water purification systems, all designed to remove contaminants responsible for odd tastes and smells effectively.
Additionally, we provide pH neutralizers to balance your water’s pH level, enhancing taste and making the water more pleasant to drink. For bacterial contamination, Mainstream offers professional services like shock chlorination to eliminate bacteria at the source, ensuring a long-term solution beyond mere filtration.
Trust Mainstream for reliable, trustworthy service that addresses all your water quality concerns, bringing peace of mind and improved health to your home. Our experienced team is committed to providing the correct solutions, ensuring you and your family enjoy the best possible water quality.
Contact Mainstream today to learn more about how we can enhance your home’s water system easily and affordably.
Water Quality Testing Company in Spokane Valley
Home Water Testing to Keep Your Water Safe and Clean
Why Water Quality Testing is Essential
Clean, safe water is vital for your health and the longevity of your plumbing system and fixtures. However, various contaminants can infiltrate your water supply, compromising its quality and posing potential health risks. These contaminants can include:- Hard Minerals: Calcium and magnesium, prevalent in our region, can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances, reduce soap lathering, and leave unsightly spots on dishes and fixtures.
- Lead and Other Heavy Metals: These toxic substances can leach into your water from old pipes or plumbing fixtures, posing serious health risks, especially for children and pregnant women.
- Bacteria and Viruses: Contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal illnesses and other health problems.
- Pesticides and Herbicides: These chemicals can enter the water supply through agricultural runoff or improper disposal, potentially harming your health over time.
- Chlorine and Chloramines: While used for disinfection, these chemicals can leave an unpleasant taste and odor in your water.
Mainstream’s Comprehensive Water Quality Testing Services
We offer a range of water quality testing services to address your specific concerns:- Basic Water Quality Test: This test checks for common contaminants like hardness, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS).
- Advanced Water Quality Test: This more comprehensive test includes additional parameters like lead, copper, iron, bacteria, and nitrates.
- Well Water Testing Services: If you have a private well, regular testing is crucial to ensure your water is safe and free from contaminants. We offer specialized well water testing services to meet your needs.
The Importance of Professional Water Quality Testing
While DIY water testing kits are available, they often lack the accuracy and comprehensiveness of professional testing. Mainstream’s certified technicians use state-of-the-art equipment and laboratory analysis to provide you with precise results and tailored recommendations for improving your water quality.Benefits of Clean, High-Quality Water
Investing in water quality testing and treatment can provide numerous benefits:- Healthier Family: Protect your family from potential health risks associated with contaminated water.
- Better Tasting Water: Enjoy refreshing, great-tasting water for drinking and cooking.
- Softer Skin and Hair: Reduce dryness and irritation caused by hard water.
- Cleaner Laundry: Prevent mineral buildup on clothes and enjoy softer, brighter laundry.
- Longer Appliance Lifespan: Protect your appliances from scale buildup and corrosion.
Mainstream: Your Trusted Water Quality Experts
- Local Expertise: We understand the unique water quality challenges faced by homeowners in Spokane and Northern Idaho.
- Certified Technicians: Our team is trained and certified in the latest water quality testing and treatment technologies.
- Comprehensive Solutions: We offer a full range of water quality services, from testing and analysis to installation and maintenance of treatment systems.
- Customer Satisfaction: We’re committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring your complete satisfaction.
