How to Tell if You Need a Water Softener

Before we get into specifics about hard water symptoms, we should go over what hard water actually is. Hard water is water with a high level of calcium and magnesium particles in it. It’s not harmful to your health, but it can cause serious issues for your plumbing system. Prolonged exposure causes mineral deposits called lime scale to form in the pipes. Lime scale restricts the flow of water through the pipes as it grows, eventually hardening if it’s left alone long enough. Once lime scale has hardened, it is nearly impossible to remove without damaging the pipe. The only real way to treat the pipe at that point is to replace it entirely. This is why it’s important to protect your system from hard water.

The signs that indicate your home has a hard water problem are not always obvious. However, there are some ways that you can tell, if you know where to look, whether or not you need a water softener. Some of these symptoms include:

Lutz Plumbing, Inc. provides a full range of water softener installation services in Kansas City, MO. If you need a water treatment system installed in your home, we can help you out. Contact us today for an appointment.