Signs You May Need A Water Conditioner

You may have wondered if you should have a water conditioner or water softener installed in your home. Here are a few issues that can indicate that you should consider a water conditioner sooner rather than later.

Strange, Smelly, Or Unpleasant Tasting Water

One symptom that you need a water conditioning system for your home is that the water tastes unpleasant or strange. It can also have an unpleasant smell in addition to an unpleasant taste. The bad taste can come from too much iron, which creates a metallic taste. Sediment, corrosion from pipes, and hydrogen sulfide gas can also give your water a bad taste or smell. Get a water conditioning and filtration system to eliminate these issues.

Staining Of Plumbing Fixtures And Soap Scum Accumulation

A good indication that your water is hard and needs to be softened is that your plumbing fixtures such as the faucet, sink, and toilet bowl get stained. Depending on the minerals present in your water, you could have orange, reddish, or grayish stains. Soap scum accumulation in your shower is another sign your water needs to be softened. Hard water makes it that much more difficult for soap to become dissolved. Hence the accumulation of soap scum in the bathtub and shower.

Clogged Shower Heads, Weak Lathers, And A Soapy Feeling After A Shower

All of these are symptoms of hard water that should be conditioned. Minerals from hard water accumulate and form scale on the shower head. This clogs the head as well as the plumbing, leading to reduced water pressure. Hard water also makes it more difficult for soap to lather. In addition, it makes it more difficult to wash away and dissolve soap that you apply to your body. This is what causes that soapy or filmy residue feeling after showering with hard water.

Clogged Pipes, Worn Out Appliances, And Clothes That Don’t Get Cleaned

Hard water creates scale buildup which builds up overtime and will clog pipes. If you have an older plumbing system that uses steel pipes, then this problem will be especially severe. The scale from hard water will also wear out appliances that use water such as the dishwasher, washing machine, and even refrigerator. This will lead to repairs, cleanings, or even replacements that can cost you a lot of money.

If your clothes don’t seem to get cleaned or feel rough and faded after you put them in a washer then this is a good sign your water could some softening. The hard water will make the detergent less effective. It can also stain your clothes as well.

A Salt-Free Water Softener And Conditioning System For Your Home

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms in your home, then it is time for you to get a water softening and conditioning system. Clear Water of San Marcos can install a salt-free water softener in your home that will require no salt and no back washing that wastes precious water. Call Clear Water of San Marcos today at 512-757-1731 to get a water softener system installed in your home to eliminate scaling, soap scum accumulation, and staining from your water.

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