With the cost of living going up yet again you may be reluctant to spend more money on additional appliances for your home. However, a water softener is a wise investment as it can actually save you a lot of money in the long run. Here’s why.
Energy savings
We are all sadly very aware that our energy bills are set to rocket this year and this will have a huge impact on most households in the UK. If you live in a hard water area, your energy usage is already higher due to the limescale build up that it causes. The average household in a hard water area will gain at least 1.5mm of scale build up within its internal plumbing over a year. As scale is an insulator, the heat of your system will be transferred less effectively. This means that a greater amount of energy is required. A build up of just 1.5mm is enough to reduce your heating efficiency by at least 12%. By having a water softener installed, you will not get this scale build-up and this can mean a saving of up to £240 per year on your heating bill. Not just that, boilers can be expensive to replace. It’s worth noting that in addition to saving energy, softened water is expected to preserve your boiler’s lifespan to the standard 15 years.
Shopping bill savings
The mineral content of hard water means that it does not combine well with soap and does not create a proper lather. Whether you are cleaning yourself, your home or your clothes, this leads to you having to waste more and more detergent just to get a decent result. With soft water, not only do you need to use a fraction of the amount but cleaning will be more effective. Due to the drying qualities of hard water you will also need to use more creams to moisturise. The limescale that builds up on surfaces and within appliances will also all need their own specialist cleaners. With softened water, this is not necessary. When you break it down, the cost savings with softeners to be made for an average family of four are significant with savings of 50 – 75% across most detergents and toiletries. You can even save 100% on certain items such as descalers and shower shine as you will no longer need to use these with softened water. This can actually add up to a saving of 68% on your shopping bill – a massive £600 per year for the average family!
On a budget?
We always appreciate that whilst you would love to have a water softener installed, the initial cost may be slightly out of reach for some. This is why we offer a full range of water softeners for all budgets, including refurbished machines. We can also offer a monthly rental service if you are unable to commit to a full purchase as well as payment plans to spread the cost.
Get in touch today to arrange your free, no obligation home survey to find out more about your options and why a water softener is a wise investment!