Do you often notice scale build-up on your home appliances or find your sinks riddled with water marks? If you are seeing these issues in your household it is most likely to be serviced by hard water. Luckily having a water softener installed in your home is the answer to your woes, although it’s not always easy to find the right tradespeople to help you out. Home water filtration systems are not usually covered by your general plumber so it’s always a good idea to call the experts in for the best results.
What are the signs that you need a water softener installed in your home?
Skyrocketing water bills
Getting utility bills is never fun and getting a high water bill is the worst. When you are serviced by hard water, your water usage will go up as pipes will have to work harder to allow flow through. Appliances like washing machines and dishwashers will have to push themselves more, leading to an increase in the amount of water usage.
Faded and dull clothes
Do your clothing and bed sheets look old? A sure sign of hard water is faded and dull laundry. If you notice that your clothes feel less soft or look faded too often, it’s likely because minerals from hard water have gotten into them.
Water marks on bathtubs and sinks
Have you recently noticed white, scaly build-up on your sink or bathtub? Or perhaps, you may have seen water spots which are difficult to scrub away? Stains left behind from water are definitely a sign of hard water. Such stains appear when tap water evaporates, leaving behind magnesium and calcium. Not only does it looks unsightly, it may also cause drainage problems if the build-up is too much in your pipes.
Itchy Skin
Hard water can cause itchy skin and dry hair because it contains a high concentration of magnesium and calcium salts. While water is supposed to hydrate the skin, it has the opposite effect when your water is hard. This leaves a residue on your skin which irritates it and results in excessive dryness and roughness. Hard water can block pores causing blackheads and inflammation and exacerbate skin conditions such as eczema.
Here at Aqua Soft we have all the knowledge and experience that you need to ensure that you get the best quality water softener installed in your home. We are always happy to undertake a free, no obligation home survey in order to give you all the options and prices available. Please call the experts and get in touch with us to free yourself from hard water problems once and for all!