How much maintenance will the EWS whole house conditioner require?
No salt, chemicals, or other supplies or filters need to be bought, added or changed on a monthly or annual basis. The automatic system requires no maintenance. Every few years, the GAC media and ICN(s) should be replaced with a replacement kit within the tank. Historically, our field surveys show 7-10 years between service depending on local water conditions and usage. Proper application, installation, set-up and backwashing affect the useful life of the GAC media. A digital timer is set to automatically backwash (clean out) the carbon bed. The backwash water can be used to water a garden area so that no water is wasted. Plants flourish on this water. This water can also be put into a drain line with no detrimental effects to septic tanks or sewer lines.
