Does your skin itch like crazy after your shower? Are you going through your own weight in skin lotion?
When you take a glass out of the dishwasher is it cloudy and unpleasant-looking? Try to drink your water, only to find that it tastes bad?
If you live in Fulshear, there’s a good chance you have hard water. And there are hidden costs to consider—costs that can cost you if you don’t invest in a solution.
What Are the Hidden Costs of Hard Water?
Hard water minerals form “scale,” a chalky mineral (mostly calcium) residue. You may have noticed white flakes or deposits gathering around your faucets.
That scale isn’t harmless. It can cause many problems. It flows through your pipes, and builds up in places you can’t see. The result?
Damaged appliances such as dishwashers and washing machine
A shorter lifespan for your hot water heater
Clogged pipes
A water softener can help save you thousands of dollars in appliance repair and replacement. While a water softener won’t tackle existing scale build up, it can prevent new calcium deposits from forming.
Why Does Hard Water Cause Streaky Dishes and Soap Scum?
- Hard water is water with a high concentration of minerals like calcium and magnesium. These minerals cause a chemical interaction with soap that keeps it from lathering effectively.
- It also causes soap to leave behind sticky scummy residues on sinks, showers, and tubs. This soap interaction is also the cause of spots and streaks of dishes and glassware.
- Hard water makes your home difficult to clean and makes your glassware unpleasant to drink from. You also end up having to use twice as much soap to get the same effect.
A water softener offers a solid quality of life solution for savvy Fulshear homeowners.
What Does Hard Water Do to Skin and Hair?
If you want softer skin and shinier hair, then it’s important to address your hard water problems.
The minerals in your hard water can strip the natural oils from your skin and your hair alike. That’s why your skin turns dry and itchy. And if you love having vibrant, shiny hair you’ll be out of luck…hard water turns your hair dull and flat-looking.
If you want to look and feel better, a water softener is an excellent investment.
Can a Water Softener Help Me Save Money?
Absolutely.
With a water softener:
- Appliances use less energy attempting to overcome the scale in their pipes and hoses.
- You won’t have to buy as much soap to overcome hard water.
- You’ll be more comfortable and focused because your skin won’t itch as much, which means better sleep and better performance at work or school (which could mean better opportunities and more money in the future).
- You’ll spend less money on bottled water or other drinks meant to help you overcome bad tasting, foul-smelling water.
These benefits add up, and may even help your new water softener pay for itself.
What Should I Do if I Suspect I Have Hard Water?
Contact Life Line Plumbing and let us know you’re seeing the signs. We’ll give you a water treatment estimate. We even offer financing options (with approved credit). Contact us to get your quote today!