Hard Water is Common in Pennsylvania
Protect Your Appliances and Home
Hard water is common throughout Pennsylvania, and is caused by a buildup of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron. While hard water isn’t dangerous to drink, it can cause a lot of problems in your home, ranging from minor inconveniences like white spots on dishes to premature appliance failures. The excess minerals in hard water can build up in your pipes and on your showerheads and facets, causing stains, corrosion, and leaks. This buildup will cause your hot water heater to work overtime, leading to higher energy bills. It can also wear out your dishwasher, coffee machine, or icemaker. Hard water can also irritate your skin, dull your hair, and damage your clothes.
A water softener negates all these effects by using a process called ion exchange to remove the excess minerals. Water passes through a tank of plastic beads charged with sodium ions. The beads and the magnesium and calcium in your water are oppositely charged, so they attract. The minerals are trapped on the beads, which release the sodium into the water. Unless your doctor has placed you on a sodium-free diet, the increased sodium in your water should not impact your health. However, using a Reverse Osmosis System along with the water softener will remove that excess sodium.
If left unchecked, hard water can wreak havoc on your home, requiring new appliances and costly plumbing repairs. As your water pressure decreases, your utility bills will rise. Installing a water softener is a simple solution with many rewards.
Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment recommends that anyone with hard water install a water softener to extend the life of your appliances, and make cleaning easier and showers more enjoyable. Say goodbye to soap scum on your dishes and shower curtains!
If hard water is left unchecked for too long, the results can be costly. Water softeners often last for twenty years, making them a long-lasting investment, although either sodium or potassium do need to be regularly added to replenish the ions. Contact Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment today to check your water hardness and discuss the best water softener to protect your home.
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