Sick of seeing hard water stains on your glassware or dealing with dry skin and hair? If so, it’s time to invest in a water softener. Water softener systems provide multiple benefits for homeowners, removing the minerals that have a negative impact on the quality of water that comes from the taps and showerheads in your home.
Read on to gain a basic water softener education and an understanding of how soft water can improve your everyday life at home.
No more hard water stains
If you notice a strange fog on your dishes and glassware, you have a hard water problem at your house. The minerals in hard water leave a white film on dishes, and it’s especially bad on glassware and silverware. Installing water softener systems instantly solves this problem, and you’ll be able to eat and drink from sparkling, clean dishes once again. All it takes is one wash with soft water, and the film will be gone.
Improves the lifespan of your appliances and fixtures
Hard water is hard on appliances and fixtures around the house. If you have hard water at your house, the minerals will build up and accumulate in your home’s plumbing system and all appliances that use water. It’s only a matter of time before the buildup will require a call to an experienced plumber or appliance repair person—and that’s an expense that just isn’t necessary. Here are some of the household appliances and fixtures that work best with soft water:
- Plumbing systems: The minerals from hard water stick to your pipes, forming a harmful scale that can lead to very stubborn and tricky clogs. Avoid the hassle and expense of a visit from the plumber by installing a high-quality water softener system.
- Household appliances: Appliances that you use every day, including the clothes washer, dishwasher and even coffee makers and ice makers, are negatively affected by hard water. Instead of footing the bill to replace these appliances, prolong their lifespan by investing in a water softener.
Improves skin and hair health and appearance
The effects of hard water are even visible in your personal appearance. Hard water can dry out the skin and can even make it more difficult to rinse off soap and shampoos. When you install a water softener system, you’ll notice that your skin feels more moisturized and better nourished after your first bath or shower.
The health of your hair will also improve when you make the switch from hard to soft water. The minerals in hard water can strip the hair of its moisture. Soft water gives hair a shinier appearance and an improved texture that you’ll notice immediately. As an added bonus, it even makes hair easier to style.
Now that you have a basic water softener education, it’s time to invest in the right model for your home. Contact Barr Plumbing Service, Inc. to learn more about the benefits of soft water and for recommendations on the brands and capacity that would be best for your daily water usage needs.