Most people think of water as “wet” but Arizona residents have to confront one of water’s less-appealing characteristics: hardness. Arizona is known for having extremely hard water and it’s an issue for all of us who live here.
Using hard water can negatively impact everyday activities, including showering, doing laundry, and washing dishes. Its effects can, however, be mitigated by installing a water softener. Here are just a few of the tell-tale signs that you may need a water softener.
Scale Buildup
Mineral deposits—known as scale or limescale—can build up on your pots, coffeepots, teakettles, dinnerware, glassware, and cutlery, leaving a hard, chalky film that is difficult to remove. Even worse, scale can build up inside appliances that use water, such as dishwashers and washing machines, as well as inside your plumbing system, leading to expensive repairs.
Water Heater Issues
One of the most costly and inconvenient signs that you need a water softener is having your water heater malfunction or fail. Hard water can lead to rapid and premature aging in water heaters, especially electric models, because heating hard water accelerates the formation of scale inside the tank as well as on the tank’s expensive heating elements. In addition, the buildup of scale can increase your utility costs as the water system has to work harder which lessens the energy efficiency of your water heater.
Dry Skin and Hair
The minerals in hard water can leave your skin and hair dry, flaky, and itchy, and can also block your skin’s pores, causing pimples, blackheads, or inflammation. Because soap doesn’t dissolve properly in hard water, a sticky soap film can linger on your skin and prevent the removal of bacteria and dirt. The same sticky film can make your hair dry, dull, and limp.
Gray or Faded Laundry
Hard water makes soap and laundry detergents less effective and can leave behind a scummy residue that causes your linens and clothing to fade, appear dull or gray, develop a sour smell, and become rough and scratchy. Washing clothes and linens in hard water can also cause premature wear on the fabrics.
Kowality Plumbing is your quality source for Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Water Filters and Water Softeners throughout the East Valley and Prescott areas.
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