Posted by Tait Washburn on 22nd Nov 2021
If you follow our blog you have heard us talk about the negative effects of hard water on your plumbing, appliances, and budget, so it might surprise you that there are some reasons to be grateful for hard water. Often we overlook the health benefits of hard water minerals and the environmental impact of most water softeners, but today, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re going to help you be thankful for how hard your water is.Hard Water is… Read more
Posted by Tait Washburn on 30th Sep 2021
Hard water is a pervasive problem in the US, but it’s not always obvious if you have it in your home. The most visible symptom of hard water is scale. It’s a white, flakey buildup on plumbing fixtures, but that’s not the only part of hard water scale that a homeowner needs to be worried about.
Scale can be a symptom of greater plumbing issues in your home, ones that have serious consequences if left untreated. To be prepared to deal with sca… Read more
Posted by Tait Washburn on 26th Jul 2021
The vast majority of American homes suffer with hard water, about 85% of us. We’ve talked about
what hard water is on this blog before, and you’ve probably heard that you need a water softener, but why?
The simple answer is that it will save you money in the long run to install a water softener because hard water symptoms can cost you in some less than obvious ways. Hard water will reduce the lifespan and efficiency of your water-based applia… Read more
Posted by Tait Washburn on 27th May 2021
If you’ve been seeing symptoms of
hard water around your home, white buildup on the fixtures or decreased water pressure are common, you really should consider buying a whole home water softener. Similarly, if your old water softener is starting to fail or is being banned in your state you are probably in the market for a new one. But that will take some serious consideration, mostly how much will it cost?
You may think that the cost of a… Read more
