Benefits of Installing a Water Softener
Hard water is a problem in the majority of US homes and is water that has a high amount of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Hard water can cause several complications, but luckily, water softeners help remove these minerals to enhance the quality of water for daily use. Here are some benefits of installing whole-home water softeners.
Soft Water Cleans Better
Hard water can be a hassle, but most people are so used to the water in their homes that they don’t even realize how ineffective it is at cleaning. Water cleans because its chemical qualities allow it to dissolve almost everything. When minerals are present in the water, these qualities are blunted, and water can’t effectively dissolve things like soap and grime. This leaves residues on fixtures, dishes, and clothing, resulting in dingy clothing, water spots, and cloudiness on dishes after they are washed in hard water. Hard water can also leave a buildup and residue on plumbing fixtures that require more cleaning.
Using soft water provided by a whole-home water softener, homeowners benefit from water that is more effective for cleaning. With soft water, soaps work more effectively, and rinsing allows for the complete removal of residues. This leaves dishes cleaner after being washed in the dishwasher, clothing clean and bright after being washed in the washing machine, and plumbing fixtures cleaner without hard water residue.
Protect the Plumbing and Appliances and Extend Their Lifespan
As discussed, one negative of hard water in the home is the mineral scale that can build up on and inside plumbing fixtures. However, this residue and buildup also occur inside the plumbing, piping, and appliances that use water. Most of this buildup will not be visible, but faucets and showerheads can display white crusty buildup that is the result of hardening calcium.
These minerals can wreak havoc on a plumbing system and water-using appliances by interfering with water pressure and efficiency and worsening corrosion, which shortens the lifespan of the plumbing and appliances that come into contact with it. Water softeners can help extend their lifespan, prevent poor water pressure, and improve the efficiency of appliances that use water, such as water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, which can also help reduce their operating costs.
Skin and Hair Health Benefits
Another benefit available from water softeners is directly related to improving the health of skin and hair. Skin and hair can be dramatically affected by the quality of water used in daily washing and bathing routines. Hard water, which is high in mineral content, often leads to dryness of the skin and hair, as well as increased sensitivity and itchiness.
Excess minerals in the hard water can strip away natural oils, leaving the skin and scalp devoid of necessary moisture. The use of a water softener, which removes minerals like calcium and magnesium from the water, can negate these effects. As a result, water treated with a softener is gentler on the skin and hair, promoting a more hydrated, softer, and healthier appearance overall.
About PAC Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning
PAC Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning is a veteran-owned business serving Staten Island, NY, and the surrounding areas since 1978. They provide fast response, a beneficial maintenance plan, and friendly experts. Call them today for water softener installation and services in Staten Island, NY.
