Ask This Old House | Water Softener, App, Shadow Box (S16 E1) | FULL EPISODE

Richard visits the Grand Canyon, then helps a homeowner with a new type of water softener. Ross demonstrates a home organization app. Tom builds a shadow box using wood from a salvaged door.
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[@pcutty2]

App sounds great but he talked about it for like 5 min without ever mentioning the name of the app

[@PeymanSayyadi]

That's really funny.

[@shepardfamily8278]

App sounds amazing. What is it?

[@bigm1247]

😂

[@WillLeingang]

App is CENTRIQ

[@ispinola]

The app only lets you add 5 items for free. After they start charging you leg and arm. How many subscriptions do I need to have in my life?

[@x1PMac1x]

I have watched this on TV with my dad since I was a kid. So glad I finally found this online.

[@josephfarrah579]

I always love seeing Rodger! Bless him for being around!

[@pinnacleservices6671]

Great to see Roger Cook.

[@dannyfleck9051]

What happened to him again? Was it health problems? Glad to see him as well.

[@hotsauce2007]

me too

[@oldtwinsna8347]

This was filmed in 2017. Old footage.

[@robertelliott44]

I've watched you since I was 15 ! I'mma now turning 56 ! I've built probably built 50 houses in the last 40 year's! You have provided countless tips ! Do something for the hopeless ? Ask this old house is awesome ! How about "Àsk this old house for the clueless"

[@seafury24]

Great to see Rodger working. No quit in that guy!

[@nsuddeth91]

Kevin does a good job at keeping the show lively, he's been a good fit over the years!

[@paristo]

Excellent host for any show. Must be a dream job.

[@HamburgerAmy]

i instantly loved him when he popped up on the show in the early 2000's, the host before him (Steve Thomas) while a great televsion host in himself...he seemed like a bad fit for the show, especially when it came to speaking with the tradesmen and other people on jobsites, he also almost never hopped right in and tried to do stuff himself as well... something kevin has done from the very start to this very day, which is really cool because it always felt like how good the average viewer would be at it vs grandmaster tradesmen like norm, richard, rogah and tom

[@lcook0825]

I just love to watch and listen to Tom building things.

[@PovRayMan]

Thumbs up for Roger! We love you and are happy to see you!

[@Dinomitsios]

ATOH should post links to the products highlighted in the episode.

[@vdryst]

There is a link on the website - it looks like they installed a Nuvo www.thisoldhouse.com/21053588/ask-toh-water-softener-app-shadow-box

[@pintudas2000]

Congratulations for your hard work, we appreciate your help and support

[@DownToTheFrame]

This show has inspired me since I was a little kid! I now get to do projects myself and rock that awesome crew neck hoodie when I do!

[@bmanwpg]

Great little shadow box. Also nice to see Roger!

[@joejr9653]

That water filter and conditioner will make installs and service so much better than the salt bin one.

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Great projects. Love that shadow-box!!

[@Cisco8484]

Not only is the citric acid based water conditioner 3 times as expensive to buy as a normal water softener despite the fact that they are just hollow plastic structures with no electronics (overpriced), the recurring costs are also more expensive then buying salt.

[@yateswebb]

It’s new, that theoretically should shake out as demand increases. Change is slow… but seems easier and better for municipality. Unless u don’t care about that.

[@robertscott2210]

So good to see Roger back.👍

[@sharkysmachine9248]

🤣😂Richard, loves solder and flux!! *Sharkbites* Richard,... it's a new Century!🤣😂

[@gibbonmountainchronicles6367]

The Brad nailer reminds me of the one that Norm Abrams was using on The New Yankee Workshop way back when... 🤔 Nice project 👍

[@RishiDevanoor]

@5:10 crucial conversation:) Richard is great guy! he keeps things simple/

[@Cardroid]

Great show!

[@quinton8490]

Im been looking at this old house tv show for a good while n i love it

[@stevenrunion5067]

I love how kevin calls tom pops

[@Daniells1982]

That's aaarrt. And Richard is correct, it's for eva. Love Roger.

[@borys444]

Tommy is a true craftsman.

[@avsystem3142]

Traditional ion exchange water softeners that use salt to regenerated the resin beads don't add salt (sodium chloride) to the water but they do add sodium. That is how they work. The calcium and magnesium ions in the water are exchanged for sodium ions, which don't cause the water to be "hard". Although the amount of sodium is small it could be a problem for individuals on a low-sodium diet (consult your physician) and, as mentioned in the video, in aggregate at a water treatment plant could also increate the steps necessary to treat the water.

[@nephrodoc4120]

We have super hard water and the only system that works is a traditional softener. We have to have the softener tank exchanged monthly due to the regulations agains salt water softeners in our city. Tried other salt free softening systems and they just did not work and were pretty costly.

[@chrisamarosa5373]

what is the name of the app ?

[@kountryedge]

Roger looks good. Love y'all! 💗

[@oldtwinsna8347]

This was filmed in 2017 so be respectful, he's not doing very well by videos made well after that point.

[@Civil.Engineer.k.h]

Good job 👍

[@NickRMusic01]

The app is called HomeServe. It's a service you apparently pay for, $8/month. It's got pretty bad reviews. If you want an app for organizing your manuals there are better apps out there for that. Maybe there's a reason they didn't name the app on the show.

[@naikkhan2174]

love you all

[@sulaavsh7483]

What’s the name of the app? You forgot to mention the name at your whole 5 min video..lol

[@monikabryant5313]

What type of flooring material is in your workshop? Keep up the great work.

[@TallTexasGMan]

What is the name of the app for all the manuals and such? Sounds useful. Also what is the name of the water softener? Is there a solution for too soft of water?

[@MayureshKadu]

Didn't find that either. Anyone else already know?

[@cesarp6761]

is called centriq

[@alrochin-taosnm7037]

Why don’t you tell us the name of that app?????

[@tzebra]

It has been almost a year. How well did the citric softener work? What is the avg. price on replacement cartridges?

[@donnatourville5693]

This sounds like a great system to have in my home. I would love you guys to come out and show me how to install one in my home please

[@ikkuranus]

This seems like a good option since our home has no utility sink or nearby power outlets close to water pipes where they enter the house.

[@henry6558]

Coolest thing ever

[@engma91477]

Also dont forget to change the anode rod in the water heater

[@MOONRAK3R23]

@21:33 Kevin’s always putting his hands where they don’t belong!! lol

[@Zincink]

I was just looking at how to build frames the other day. Also weird timing on the water filter cause the town just warned us about PFOS chemicals in the water.

[@mchaywood83]

What was the name of the app the guy talked about? He never said that I could catch.

[@robertsiefker417]

We just bought a 35 yo house. The HVAC return air ducts in the attic are in good condition except for the vapor barrier is splitting exposing the insulation to ambient air & humidity. Is there a fix short of replacing these ducts?

[@TurkGallant]

Nice to see that guy living in a desert with a pool, green lawn, tub, and shower.

[@rjmattimore]

What was the name of the app that they showed to keep track of your house, they never said...

[@afternaphair]

Seriously, why would they mention the app and not once say the name or show the emblem. Thanks Roberts for the link.

[@dennissmithjr.5370]

Thanks

[@scallywag1716]

Thank you. They did the same crap for the water conditioner. Throw out a name people...what’s the point of showing us this crap if you can’t give a reference?

[@gordonarkell]

They should have tested the water for a hardness level first. There are small test kits you can buy. They also did not mention using potassium instead of salt. A lot of cities are okay with potassium instead of salt. They also did not mention using portable exchange tank service based on how many people live in the home. With that service the homeowner doesn't have to maintain anything. There are no moving parts. No maintenance.

[@msheaver]

@@robertstj While researching this, I discovered that they have another app called Zolve (www.zolve.ai/), which appears to be a newer iteration of Centriq. Does anyone know the difference?

[@260woodman]

I have seen this before but I'm wondering has anyone ever tried this citric acid filter? Did that ever become a thing?

[@mavirek]

So where can I find and buy the water filter/conditioner shown to replace my AO Smith water softener from Lowes?

[@oreospapa]

Where can I learn more about the conditioner and possibly buy it? also, what's the app called that was featured that downloads and saves all the manuals?

[@mane3215]

Can you use that softener on well water?

[@vonkanon3091]

Install that filter system before or after the pressure tank?

[@MichaelAuslanderJr]

Anyone know if that citric acid conditioner would be good for my problem? Have 10gpg hardness mostly calcium, but a very small >4ft crawlspace where a normal softener won’t fit.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

i cant speak to the citric acid. i use siliphos to slow down calcium build-up, but will still need to be replaced/recharged like a normal filter. Honestly it might be worth having the water main head outside for an outdoor water softener or conditioner, so it's less effort to maintain over the years. either way, i definitely recommend including bypass. many filter housings have a built-in bypass, so no messing with additional valves and piping.

[@davidgardner5942]

Are these water treatment filters systems available in Canada? What are they called and where can i source them. How hard of water can they treat?

[@hansjansen5224]

I know this was done a year ago, but the thing no one mentioned is the amount of H2O that's required to flush / recharge a conventional softner. In the west that is a major issue.

[@larrybair8074]

Great bunch of guys. Where’s Normie?

[@SeanBaker]

He pops up every now and then on the main show.

[@MariaGarcia-yh1yn]

What was the name of this water softener? Where do you buy it? Can someone tell me?

[@Egleu1]

I'm not sure if this was the exact model they used but it looks the same and has the same functionality. www.homedepot.com/p/NuvoH2O-Manor-Taste-Whole-House-Salt-Free-Water-Softener-Conditioner-And-Filtration-System-DPNCB/207107279?MERCH=REC-

[@atteroljones6936]

How does the man not know what is in his garage after a couple of years of residency?

[@dingo5208]

I remember when Kevin was a homeowner fixing an old house. I've seen this water softener episode months ago before this was posted...

[@Ashuhlee621]

Hey he got a fire alarm!

[@danbo8520]

Hey Richard you never said who makes the water softener or a make and model I need one thanks in advance

[@countryhandyman1064]

They made a mistake with where Phoenix water supply comes from. It actually comes from the salt river. They actually basically drink up the whole river for the salt river project. Witch gives them the water.

[@judychurley6623]

CAP brings water to Phoenix, too, about 36%. The Salt could never provide enough water for the 6th largest city in US.

[@alanwulff3108]

Want to know where I can buy that system, need it

[@edro518]

I believe nuvo h20

[@MsValerieDev]

How often do you change the cartridges on the water softener.

[@Subangelis]

6 months, but that all depends on your water supply

[@nancyhitchcock6647]

What the brand name of the Whole-House Water Conditioner that was installed in Arizona?

[@ilichiregius2884]

They don't actually mention the name of the app to keep your receipts or appliance users manual?

[@kevingray3713]

Centriq

[@mattcrafty]

@@kevingray3713 Thanks!!

[@walterm2871]

what is the app called for appliance ?

[@mikemckinney5491]

Hey, can You tell me the brand of the water softener? Thanks

[@johnstantoine3894]

43 years watching, I am doing my house, Hey Tommy Kevin and others, We had the worse fixer upper, leaks of every sorts, badly designed roof, basement that leaked, etc, split, best of all, time to come North of the Border, I need a music room, wine cellar, cognac and rum bar, sauna and indoor whirl pool, library corner, several office for kids, I have two gifted kids, some days they never listen and are extra special needs, and most of all the kids need a skateboard half pipe, and skateboard room, along with ski room no pool, lol. I was going to ask for a runway, but, lack 130 acre and clearance for takeoff lol

[@Pyper70]

So this app uses OCR technology blshblahblahblah..... He didn't even say the name of that app that he advertised.

[@petelugazzi3296]

Pyper70 that is what I said.

[@cbobwhite5768]

Yep .........usually have a link to the app, .......here, nothing.

[@kb06418]

Did anyone find the app? Hell of a sales pitch.

[@macguyo]

What's the name of the app

[@Macgyver0013]

Centriq

[@PMichaels]

“There’s an awesome app that will change your life and make everything easier. But we won’t tell you what it’s called so this segment was not helpful.” 🙄

[@matthewnewell2691]

Its called Centriq

[@jorbraz]

I do pretty much the same thing in Evernote.

[@jrfireboy2]

5 devices for free then it’s $59/year for up to 100

[@kamirembugu4447]

That was exactly my thought, I thought I missed it

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@jrfireboy2 At $60/year!? My paper file is just fine

[@Mihogan]

Here in PA no way in hell that softener system would work. A conventional system works quite well

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

Absolutely right. Those conditioners are worthless. Nothing will replace an ion-exchange softener system.

[@judychurley6623]

Why not?

[@nighthawkj30A4]

6:00 is that Traxxas Stampede on top of the Fridge?

[@RocksNRuts4]

hi how much is the rebuild of the 1st softener? and the 6 month refills on new? and whats the APP name??

[@skipross5244]

This old house came to Arizona and talked about a water filtration system I would like name of and were to buy one

[@benisplayin]

What is the brand of that citric acid water softener. Can you send me a link?

[@migdaliadiaz8830]

we're i can get the filter system i like it

[@jorbraz]

Any reason this wouldn’t work on a tankless water heater system?

[@thejake8099]

Did I miss something, what's the name of the home organization app for the applicances/manuals?

[@kevingray3713]

You didn’t miss it. Centriq Home App. See an above response for a link

[@thejake8099]

@@kevingray3713 Thank you

[@Joe-lk3bq]

They really didn’t say the name of the app, that’s crazy.

[@MattN03]

What brand is the water filter system?

[@gwkately]

So, did I miss the name of Ross' home organization app with the optical scanner?? If I did, can somebody tell me the name of the app he's using, 'cause I'd sure like to know??

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Warranty will not work. Unless you have the receipts.... So you will still need that paper trail....

[@MrMpdrn23]

Did I miss something, what is the name of the APP??

[@jeffharvey6768]

What is the name of the filter system?

[@MrJramirex]

Nuvo H2O

[@theRandy712]

"Doesn't Work System 5000"

[@natethomas5300]

Had this system, returned it after the first week because it did not work.

[@Fkidd702]

So they're not going to tell us what app?

[@user-sm9hh9hz8j]

I like yhat app. so no more paper is needed . So no more deforestation , so no more clamite chsnge .

[@TeamEmperor]

Dude, I was just looking up water softeners.

[@bial12345]

All the citric acid does is make your water acidic, which keeps the minerals dissolved instead of falling out into your pipes. However, this is a bad idea with anything other than pex pipes as it will start to eat your metal pipes away. Take note if you have any green discoloration in your sink/bath as this is a sign your water is very acidic and your copper pipes are dissolving.

[@joshmalet6972]

Where can I purchase these filters? Don`t see a link?

[@firefighter269a]

What can you do for iron in water

[@elvisfreitas3757]

👍👍👍

[@CastleBomb44]

OMG He totally forgot to say the name of the app or post the name of that app he is talking about !!!!!!!! What is the name of the app?!?!?!?!?

[@timothyoneill1515]

22:29 - they say someone still has the tip of his finger buried in their stone dust.

[@mezmez5799]

What is the name of the water filter and conditioner? Has anyone figured that out? Like others, it annoys the heck out of me when they don't give you the name of the product.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

i was really hoping this was new, oh well

[@gasfiltered]

It's still an actual TV show, contractually obligated to be exclusively on the PBS stations that buy it for a certain time. The good news is PBS is free, you'll just have to wait til Saturday to see the TOH shows

[@LLYoutube565]

....... the conner ...... of the door !

[@garyp272727]

Hi can you drainwater from old filtration system into septic tank? Online research showing different views , just curious about your channel’s opinion? TIA

[@OFM1209]

Is it me or did they not say what that app was?

[@MrDbone75]

Good evening everyone from wellington Somerset in the UK

[@Uncle-Bull]

Is it evening there?

[@scottkane5621]

Talked about a new app that can record all your info on your appliances but He never tell what app it is

[@Kado_Tornado]

This old doah