In 2008, when building a six-bedroom, four-bathroom home for my family, I consulted my plumber about water softeners. He recommended Hydrochanger, citing its salt-free technology as a significant advantage over traditional systems. Installing it proved to be one of the best decisions I made for my home—and it ultimately changed the course of my retirement.
Six years later, my pool service technician was amazed when he changed the pool filters. He assumed I’d recently replaced the pool water because it was in such excellent condition. I hadn’t. He was puzzled, noting our consistently normal water bills for a family of seven. I then showed him the Hydrochanger system in my garage, explaining how it conditions our household water. He was astonished that such a compact appliance could have such a positive impact.
Intrigued, I contacted Hydrochanger directly to install a unit at my office. I connected with the owner, Charley, and purchased the system. We became friends, and as I approached retirement after 40 years in construction, I discussed my future plans with him. Knowing my belief in the product, I asked about becoming a distributor. Instead, Charley offered to sell me the entire company, with the stipulations that I maintain domestic manufacturing in Arizona and refuse to use Chinese-sourced media. Agreeing wholeheartedly, I purchased Hydrochanger.
Now, over 20 years old, the company offers several new products to serve a wide range of customers. I’m thoroughly enjoying building a business around a product I genuinely believe in, especially one that benefits both consumers and the environment.