What We See in Franklin Plumbing
A few things specific to Franklin that affect your pipes and fixtures:
Very Hard City Water
Franklin's water comes from city wells in the Great Miami buried valley aquifer. The city lists hardness at 22 grains per gallon for setting water softeners — very hard.
Historic Homes
Franklin's older neighborhoods include the Mackinaw Historic District. Homes can have galvanized lines, cast-iron drains, and clay sewer laterals.
Scale Shortens Water Heaters
At 22 grains, scale builds quickly in tank water heaters and tankless units. Regular flushing or descaling and a properly set softener make a real difference.
Recent Work in Franklin
Franklin homeowners regularly ask us to put in water filtration. Some want a whole-house filter at the main line so every faucet and shower gets filtered water; others just want a point-of-use system under the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking water. We mount the housing, plumb in shutoffs so cartridges are easy to change, and show you how to swap filters yourself.
