Hard water is responsible for all kinds of problems in the home, including ruined appliances, embarrassing stains, and mineral buildup. Our water softener service provides a water treatment solution to eliminate the problems associated with hard water.
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What Is Hard Water?
Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. As water moves through the ground, it picks up these minerals from rocks and soil. The result is water with a higher concentration of hardness minerals than soft water, which has lower levels of these dissolved substances.
Why Hard Water Is a Problem
While hard water isn’t dangerous to drink, it can cause numerous issues in the home.
Appliance Damage: Hard water can lead to limescale buildup in appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters. This buildup reduces the efficiency and lifespan of the appliances.
Clogged Pipes: Over time, mineral deposits can accumulate inside the plumbing, narrowing the pipes and potentially leading to clogs.
Higher Energy Bills: Hard water can cause water heaters to work less efficiently, driving up utility bills.
Hard Water Treatment
While hard water is problematic, you don’t have to put up with it. There are several water conditioner options to consider.
Water Softeners: The most popular and effective solution for treating hard water. They work by ion exchange, which removes calcium and magnesium ions from the water and replaces them with sodium or potassium ions. This prevents scale buildup in your plumbing and appliances, extends their lifespan, and makes soap and detergent work better. There are two main types of water softeners.
Salt-Based Water Softeners: These systems use sodium to remove hardness minerals. While highly effective, they do require regular salt refills.
Salt-Free Water Softeners: These systems don’t remove minerals but condition the water to prevent scale buildup. They’re lower maintenance but may not be as effective in very hard water areas.
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About Us
Since 1965, our family at Pride Plumbing has been privileged to provide high-quality plumbing repair and installation services to Forsyth County residents and beyond. Our technicians are background-checked and drug-tested for your safety and peace of mind. As a local family company, we deliver more personalized customer service than the national companies, and we stand by our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.