A water softener is a great addition to any home for many reasons. Read on to learn the list of benefits you can enjoy when you install one in your home.
Do I Need a Water Softener?
First things first – you may be asking yourself if you even need a water softener. Simply put, if you live in the Phoenix area, the answer is undoubtedly “yes.” There are so many benefits to gain from having a water softener installed in your home due to Phoenix’s extraordinarily hard water.
Let’s explore these benefits a water softener can give you and why this system is essential for any homeowner out there.
Save Money on Cleaning Products
With hard water, it can be difficult to get anything really clean. That’s because hard water contains magnesium and calcium ions. These make it difficult to create an effective lather with soap and other cleaning products. This affects the cleaning process, whether you’re taking a shower, washing your car, or doing the dishes.
With soft water, the impurities are filtered out, making it more effective to use when washing. In fact, you can use up to 50% less soap with soft water. When your water is treated with a water softener, you’ll require fewer cleaning agents to perform a good wash, in turn, saving you money.
Lower Energy Bill
One of the best reasons to get a water softener installed in your home is it reduces energy consumption. Hard water can wreak havoc on your hot water heater due to scum and scale deposits creating blockages and damage. These deposits can drastically reduce the efficiency of your water heater, sometimes as much as 50%. Even a small deposit can be enough to cause heat efficiency loss. Having soft water will dissolve away scale, remedying the problem.
Softer Hair and Skin
Do you have dry skin and hair? It could be a result of hard water.
When magnified, each hair strand is comprised of millions of tiny scales. Hard water makes these scales stick out from the shaft, leaving your hair feeling rough. A water softener can help to remove harsh minerals from your water that will deep clean your hair and provide a noticeable difference in its softness and manageability.
Soft water will also do wonders for your skin. Hard water can exacerbate dry skin conditions, like eczema, due to the excessive amount of soap and cleaning products needed to create an effective lather for a thorough clean.
Cleaner Clothes and Dishes
Speaking of cleaning, having soft water will also help you have cleaner clothes and dishes. When you wash your clothes with hard water, clothes become dull, weathered, and the colors faded. Similarly, dishes and glassware will lose their sparkle.
With soft water, you won’t have to deal with sparkle-less dishes and dull clothes thanks to its ability to mix effectively with soap and detergents to provide a better clean. Also, as a bonus, with soft water, you’ll notice your clothes and kitchen items will be more durable.
Tastier Food and Drinks
When making tea, cocktails, and soups, using soft water is usually considered superior. Soft water is a more effective solvent. This can be seen when using soap, but it also applies to cookery and mixed drinks. For instance, adding stock to soft water will greatly enhance the flavors and aromas. If you’re an avid chef or love to host, consider getting a water softener to improve your cooking and bartending game.
Less Scale and Scum Buildup
Living in Phoenix, homeowners are often too familiar with scale buildup. With a water softener, you won’t have to deal with it anymore. This means you don’t have to spend time scrubbing to try and remove all the buildup from your showers, sinks, and other surfaces. The sediment buildup will disappear, and you can enjoy your home without having to deal with unsightly scale and scum stains everywhere.
Protection for Your Plumbing System
Speaking of scale and scum buildup, since a water softener removes those from your faucets and showers, they’ll also be gone from your plumbing system too. Soft water can provide a long-term remedy for these kinds of deposits. If you’re dealing with buildup in your plumbing system now, adding a water softener system will gradually dissolve the deposits already there and help to remove the problem entirely.
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Ready to Experience the Difference of Soft Water?
By removing hard water, you can experience easier cleaning, less scale buildup, a lower utility bill, and softer skin, hair, and clothes. If you’re looking to install a water softener in your home, City Plumbing Solutions is here to lend a hand. We can supply you with a new system, install a system you provide, service your existing system, or provide regular maintenance. We’re located in Cave Creek but are ready to help those in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Surprise, and most of the East Valley of Arizona.
