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As a homeowner or tenant, you may have noticed disturbing changes around your home that you may not know are attributed to hard water. Soap scum on shower curtains, clothes looking dingy even after washing them, or the water heater making strange, popping noises are just some signs that it is time to install a water softener.
Regardless of the source, in many areas of the UK, it is highly likely that the water in your home is hard. This is water that contains a high amount of minerals. The most common minerals in standard water are calcium, magnesium, manganese, and iron.
These minerals in hard water can eventually congregate and cover the elements of your water heater and other water heating appliances. When this happens, you may start hearing a sound that many liken to "the sound of popcorn popping".
Calcium and magnesium carbonates can also build up in and around tanks and whole water systems. This reduces the pressure of water, slows down heating, and causes your appliances to use more energy than before.
In addition to identifying strange sounds and changes in water pressure, take a look at your monthly energy bill. If heating costs increase, have the water tested and speak to a water industry professional about water softeners if you have hard water.
Another common sign of water hardness is limescale build-up on and around faucets and shower heads. This residue is whitish in colour and can also leave bathtubs, toilets, and sinks discoloured or stained. You may also notice this stubborn residue on shower curtains and glass doors.
Unfortunately, hard water also affects how well appliances work. Over time, dishwashers become less efficient, and dishes come out streaked or spotted. If the washing machine is affected, white clothing and linens often turn grey and take on a rough texture.
Keep in mind that hard water speeds up the deterioration of appliances. Without a proper water filtration system, these appliances will become laboured and break down sooner than expected.
Does your skin feel dry and itchy in the winter after showering? Is your hair sticky or looking duller than you'd like? Water with a high mineral content might be healthy as drinking water but can damage your hair and skin. Ask a technician to install a system that lets you keep one tap of hard water for drinking while filtering the rest of the home.
You can prevent damage to your home and appliances by installing water softeners that filter out unnecessary minerals. Speak to an independent water treatment consultant at Pure Choice Quality Water about adding customized water filters that let you have both hard water for drinking and cooking and soft water for everything else.
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