Most of Cyprus receives hard water. Limescale on taps and kettles, white marks on glasses and dry skin after a shower are the everyday signs. A water softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause it, protecting your plumbing, appliances and skin.
In this category you will find domestic water softeners for apartments and houses, from compact cabinet units to high-capacity systems for larger homes. Every system is installed and serviced by KARMA Water technicians across Cyprus.
Water Softeners: Why they are important for clean water
Hard water is not harmful to drink, but it is expensive to live with. Scale builds up inside boilers, washing machines, dishwashers and coffee machines, reducing their efficiency and shortening their life. It also leaves deposits on tiles, shower screens and taps that need constant cleaning.
A water softener treats the water at the point of entry, so every tap in the house receives softened water. The result is less cleaning, lower energy bills, longer-lasting appliances and noticeably softer skin and hair.
What are Water Softeners?
A water softener is a tank filled with ion exchange resin. As hard water passes through, the resin swaps calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions, leaving the water soft. When the resin is saturated, the system regenerates automatically by rinsing it with a brine solution from the salt tank, then returns to service.
Modern units measure how much water you actually use and regenerate only when needed, which keeps salt and water consumption low.
Benefits of Water Softeners
- Protects appliances. No scale in boilers, washing machines and dishwashers.
- Lower energy bills. A heating element free of scale uses less electricity.
- Less cleaning. No white marks on glasses, taps, tiles and shower screens.
- Softer skin and hair. Soap lathers better and rinses off completely.
- Less detergent. Soft water needs up to half the washing powder and shampoo.
Choosing the Right Water Softener for Your Home
The right size depends on three things: how hard your water is, how many people live in the house and how much water you use. As a guide, a compact cabinet unit suits an apartment or a family of up to four, while larger households and villas with gardens or pools need a higher-capacity system.
Our technicians test the hardness of your water on site and recommend the correct model. Installation is carried out at the main water supply and usually takes two to three hours.
FAQ
Is softened water safe to drink?
Yes. The amount of sodium added is small. For drinking water many of our customers combine a softener with a reverse osmosis system in the kitchen.
How often do I need to add salt?
For a typical family, once every four to six weeks. The salt tank holds enough for several regenerations.
Does a water softener need maintenance?
Very little. We recommend an annual service to check the resin, clean the brine tank and adjust the settings.
Can I install it myself?
Installation is charged separately and carried out by KARMA Water technicians, so the system is set up correctly for your water and covered by our service.
