As inflation continues to wreak havoc on homeowners, it can be difficult to pin down where the money is going. Our budgets usually cover the items we see: food, clothing, gas, and other necessities. However, there is a hidden money vacuum that’s living inside of your pipes: hard water.
Hard Water, as defined by the Water Quality Association, contains dissolved compounds of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals can leave scale deposits throughout you home: in faucets, shower heads, and appliances. Hard water in faucets and showers is easy to spot in the form of staining or calcium deposits. But, it’s truly the hidden issues end up eating your budget.
Hard water’s high mineral content can cause strain on many large appliances due to a reaction between the product and the water. This includes: your dishwasher, your washing machine, your hot water heater, and even your coffee pot. Anything that uses water on a daily basis is affected by this build up of mineral deposits. It causes appliances to strain and, in turn, shorten their lifespan. According to the Water Quality Association, an appliance’s life expectancy with hard water can be shortened nearly three to five years, forcing you to pay for a new appliance far sooner.
But large appliances aren’t the only places where hard water strains your wallet. During the course of your time as a homeowner you can also experience additional hidden costs in every product that comes into contact with the hard water. Common complaints of hard water range from re-washing dishes to dry skin: and every action uses extra product.
- More soap to wash your hands
- More body wash in the shower
- More dishsoap
- Re-running your dishwasher
- Re-washing clothing
- White clothing staining
- More cleaning product to scrub staining and scaling
- More laundry detergent
- More Fabric softeners
- Extra lotion
- Extra shampoo
More, more, more…
Every soothing bath, every morning shower, every load of laundry, and every hard-earned cup of coffee can end up costing you more. The visible damage brought about by hard water is frustrating, but the daily costs can be frightening. As prices soar, you need to be assured that you are getting the full lifespan out of your purchases: that includes your water.
The simple solution is a water softener. The difference between soft water and hard water is not just a feeling but a testable chemical reaction. The science behind the softener helps to remove the minerals that are gouging your wallet and provide you with water that is…well…soft.
At AquaTek, we understand that hard water isn’t just an inconvenience. It can turn into a recurring nightmare if left untreated or treated improperly. That’s why our professional technicians are here to help install, service, and answer your every water need. If you have more hard water questions, visit the contact us section to speak with one of our customer service representatives. We look forward to serving you!