Commers Water Blog

Customized Solutions for Minnesota’s Well Water Challenges

Key Takeaway: Minnesota well water often contains iron, hardness minerals, sulfur odors, and other naturally occurring contaminants. Because every well is unique, customized treatment solutions based on professional water testing…

Sustainable Water Softening Solutions

Key Takeaway: An eco-friendly water softener can help homeowners reduce salt and water waste while protecting plumbing systems and appliances from hard water buildup. High-efficiency systems improve sustainability, lower maintenance…

Why You Should Install a Water Softener During Home Renovations

Key Takeaway: Installing a water softener during a home renovation allows homeowners to upgrade water quality while plumbing systems are already accessible. Planning ahead helps protect new appliances, reduce hard…

Spring Water Softener Maintenance: Essential Tips to Keep Your System Running Efficiently

Key Takeaway: Spring water softener maintenance helps prevent hard water issues, improve system efficiency, and extend the life of your appliances. Simple tasks like checking salt levels, cleaning the brine…

Hard Water Magnesium Health Benefits: What It Means for Your Heart and Home

Key Takeaway: Hard water contains magnesium that may support heart and muscle function, while water softeners replace these minerals with small amounts of sodium to protect your home. The best…

Soft Water for Skin Health: How Reducing Mineral Buildup Supports Hydrated Skin and Softer Hair

Key Takeaway: Soft water for skin health can improve how your skin and hair feel by reducing buildup of calcium and magnesium. With fewer minerals left behind, soaps rinse more…

Hard Water Boiler Problems in Minnesota: Hidden Heating Costs Homeowners Should Know

Key Takeaway: Hard water in Minnesota can quietly damage boilers, furnaces, and humidifiers by leaving behind mineral scale that reduces heat transfer and efficiency. Installing and maintaining a properly sized…

From Office Buildings to Breweries: Custom Water Solutions for Every Business

When you think about running a business, water might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But trust us, it’s one of the most essential elements for your…

Why Your Tap Water Might Not Be as Clean as You Think

We totally get it—you turn on the tap and expect clean, safe water. That’s how it should be, right? And most of the time, it is. But here’s the thing:…

How Better Water Can Help Your Laundry Last Longer

If you’ve ever noticed your clothes fading faster, feeling rough, or just not holding up like they used to, hard water might be the sneaky culprit. Minnesota homeowners deal with…

The Real Cost of Hard Water on Your Appliances

Hard water might seem like a minor inconvenience—maybe it leaves a few spots on your glassware or makes your soap less sudsy. But behind the scenes? It’s working overtime to…

DIY or Don’t? When to Call the Water Experts

We all love a good DIY project—whether it’s fixing a leaky faucet, installing a new appliance, or tackling some other home repair. It’s satisfying to roll up your sleeves and…

5 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

Let’s talk water—specifically, the kind that’s sneaky, stubborn, and wreaking quiet havoc on your home: hard water. If your dishes come out of the dishwasher looking worse than when they…

What Is Hard Water—and Why Should You Care?

If you’ve ever noticed cloudy spots on your dishes, scratchy clothes after doing laundry, or dry skin no matter how much lotion you use, there’s a good chance your home…

Commers Water Turns Seventy Five

Seventy five years ago John Commers opened Commers The Water Store. The year was 1947 and John Commers had just moved from Minneapolis to St. Anthony. After the move he…

Commers Helps Celebrates BBB’s Centennial Anniversary

Commers Water is proud to be recognized as the longest standing accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, holding ourselves to the highest standards since 1947. Since 1912 the BBB…