Salt-Free Water Softening — FlowTech MAX
Nashville's water tests at over 100 mg/L of total hardness. That's enough calcium and magnesium to slowly coat the inside of your pipes, reduce your water heater's efficiency, spot your shower glass, cloud your dishes, and dry out your skin — year after year.
The traditional fix is a salt-based water softener. It works, but it comes with ongoing costs, constant maintenance, bags of salt to haul and pour, wastewater discharge, and water that feels slick and slimy. Most homeowners find it more trouble than it's worth.
The FlowTech MAX is a better solution — and it's what 100 Percent Plumbing installs.
Call 615-431-1100 to schedule your FlowTech MAX installation.
What Is the FlowTech MAX?
The FlowTech MAX is a whole-home hard water treatment system that uses patented electromagnetic induction technology to neutralize the calcium and magnesium ions in your water. Instead of removing the minerals (like a salt softener does), the FlowTech MAX changes their electrical charge so they can't bond to surfaces — they stay suspended in the water and flush out with normal flow.
The system is installed on your main water line and runs continuously, treating every drop of water that enters your home — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether water is flowing or not.
What the FlowTech MAX Does
Prevents new scale buildup — treated minerals pass through pipes, fixtures, and appliances without sticking. No more chalky buildup on faucets, showerheads, or inside your water heater.
Removes existing scale — the FlowTech MAX's signal dissolves scale that's already built up inside your pipes, water heater, and appliances. Over the weeks following installation, existing deposits break down and flush out of the system.
Protects appliances — water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines last longer and operate more efficiently without scale reducing their performance.
Clears up glass and fixtures — hard water spots on shower glass and fixture surfaces diminish as existing scale dissolves and new deposits stop forming.
Softer feel without the slime — hard water's effect on skin and hair improves without the slick, slimy feel that traditional salt softeners produce.
FlowTech MAX vs. Traditional Salt Softener
| FlowTech MAX | Traditional Salt Softener | |
|---|---|---|
| Salt required | Never | Ongoing — bags every 4-6 weeks |
| Maintenance | None | Regular — salt refills, brine tank cleaning |
| Wastewater | None | Multiple weekly brine discharges |
| Water feel | Natural | Slick and slimy |
| Removes existing scale | Yes | No |
| Treats whole home | Yes | Yes |
| Water savings | Up to 150 gal/week | None |
| Installation time | ~30 minutes | Several hours |
What to Expect After Installation
In the first few weeks: The FlowTech MAX begins dissolving existing scale in your pipes. During this descaling period, it's normal to see some loosened deposits in aerators and faucet screens — we recommend cleaning those after installation.
6 weeks after installation: Flush your water heater to clear any dissolved scale that has accumulated in the tank.
Ongoing: No maintenance required. The system runs automatically and protects your home continuously.
The Complete Nashville Water Treatment Solution
The FlowTech MAX handles hard water scale. For the most complete water treatment, most Nashville homeowners pair it with:
- Whole-home carbon filter — removes chlorine, chloramine, and chemical residuals from every tap
- Reverse osmosis system — delivers the purest drinking water at the kitchen sink
Together, these three systems address every major issue with Nashville's water — scale, chemicals, taste, and drinking water quality.
Installation by 100 Percent Plumbing
The FlowTech MAX installs in approximately 30 minutes with no disruption to your home. 100 Percent Plumbing's licensed Master Plumbers handle the complete installation, verify the system is operating correctly, and walk you through what to expect during the initial descaling period.
We install FlowTech MAX systems throughout Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, Hendersonville, and all surrounding communities.
4.9-Star Rated | Free Onsite Estimates | $35 Off Any Service | Licensed Master Plumbers
Call 615-431-1100 to schedule your FlowTech MAX installation.
