Is there a blockage in your pipes? The flow of water in your sink has reduced and the showerheads are rusty. Well, you are not the only one. Eighty-five percent of Americans face a similar problem. It’s hard water.
The term hard water refers to fresh water supply, which consists of high amounts of natural minerals like Calcium and Magnesium. Hard water does not necessarily have an effect on your health directly, but it does wreak havoc on your plumbing system and home appliances.
Here some ways hard water damages the plumbing system:
Damage to plumbing fixtures
Hard water has an adverse effect of nearly all kinds of plumbing fixtures. Problems like ruined finishes, damaged washers and seals and valve blockages are quite common.
The mineral buildup discolors the plated plumbing fixtures to the point that it is beyond restoration. The minerals build up which builds up around the drains, faucets and the showerheads causes damage to the rubber washes which results in leakages. These leakages lead to further damage.
Clogged water pipes
The Calcium and Magnesium deposits lead to buildup of lime scale in the plumbing system. Lime scale reduces the flow of water through the pipes.
This is especially a major problem in the case of steel pipes. The low water pressure in your house increases the speed at which the lime scales builds up which eventually leads to clogged pipes. Once the pipes are blocked, homeowners have no choice but to have them replaced.
Clogged showerheads
Mineral deposits build up around the openings in the showerhead. As a result of this, the openings are blocked and water pressure in your shower reduces.
Accumulation of soap in drains
Hard water prevents soap from dissolving completely. What happens instead is that the soap combines with the minerals to form soap film, which tends to stick to everything. The soap film blocks the drain and prevents water from going down the drain.
Increased water heater consumption
Lime scale builds up in the water heater and reduces its efficiency and life span. It takes longer to heat water and your water heater will work for a longer period of time.
Needless to say, it will also lead to a spike in your energy bill. According to studies, mineral buildup reduces the life span of the water heater by twenty-five to forty percent.
This is also a cause of problem for the homeowners; are all aware of the cost of buying and installing a new water heater system.
If you are facing any of these problems, we suggest you get in touch with a water conditioning company Burlington and get a water softener. One of the benefits of having a water softener is that it removes the problem of hard water. This way, you are able to prevent damages to your plumbing system.
We at Affordable Water Treatment care about your water supply and offer a wide range of products that ensure that you get pure water. Get in touch with us if you require Water Treatment Muskego and surrounding regions.
