Why would I want soft water?

Perhaps you have heard about water softeners and wondered: Do I want that?

The truth is we have probably all heard of a water softener, but really, what is it?

What is hard water and why would I want my water to be softer?

Hardness is a characteristic of natural water due to the presence of dissolved calcium and magnesium.  

Water hardness is responsible for most scale formations in pipes, appliances and water heaters. 

Hard water causes film formation on dishes and leaves residues on bathroom fixtures.  Have you ever had hard-to-clean residue on your shower door or bath tub?

Hard water can cause your skin to be rough, dry, itchy and red. 

Your hair can be more difficult to manage and soap does not lather as much as you would like. 

Benefits of a water softener:

• Lengthens the life of your appliances
• No more rough, dry, and red irritated skin and improves the manageability of your hair
• Lengthens the lifespan of your clothes and keeps their vibrant colors
• No need for fabric softener or bleach. Less soap is needed as it will lather more.
• No more spotting of glasses or rings around your bathtub due to hard water.
• Lessens calcium build up on faucets and taps

But what about my drinking water?

Some wonder if they will no longer be able to drink the water due to the water softener. Good question!  Most health experts say you should not drink soft water. Because of this, a separate cold water line and faucet can be installed which bypasses the water softener. This allows for drinking and cooking with unsoftened cold water. You can also choose to have your water softener connected only to the hot water supply.

Would you like to have a water softener?  Give us a call today for a free quote.