Hard water is created when a high concentration of certain minerals like calcium and magnesium build up in your local supply. While harmless is small amounts, increased levels can lead to a number of issues for residential and commercial property owners. Hard water is a common problem in many local properties and can damage faucets, decrease water pressure, irritate skin, and make cleaning dishes, laundry, and even yourself very difficult. That is why the caring team of plumbing professionals at Daniels Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC offers reliable water softener installation and repairs to customers throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding communities. We can help you to choose from a number of highly efficient models, restoring comfort and convenience to your home or building.
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What Are Some Benefits of New Water Softener Installations?
A water softening system can prevent the accumulation of solid deposits inside plumbing supply lines. Pipes that carry hot and cold water will last much longer compared to systems that become clogged with harmful minerals.
Washing machines and dishwashers operate more efficiently when there is a water softener installed in a property. These appliances don’t have to waste extra energy on running heavy duty cycles that would be required to remove any hard deposits on clothes and dishes.
With a functional water softening system, plumbing fixtures such as faucets and shower heads will not become clogged with a buildup of scale, thereby increasing their lifespan significantly. Additionally, softened water is gentler on your skin.
A water softener can significantly improve the efficiency of a water heating system, as the storage tank could become blocked with solid crystals that would affect the flow rate of the heated water in your home or commercial property.
What Is Required for Water Softener Maintenance?
The brine tank of a water softener needs to be refilled with new salt crystals every month or two. The softener resin material might need replacement after about a year of continuous operation.
At least once per year, a water softening system should be placed on a backwash cycle in order to optimize the flow rate of water and stimulate the proper ion exchange action. Components such as the riser tube, distributor basket, and water supply lines might have to be repaired every few years. Most units have digital control panels that operate automatically but the electronic diagnostics should be checked occasionally.
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Symptoms of a Failing Water Softener and When It’s Better to Replace Over Repair
Your water softener makes life easier and better in so many ways. But like most appliances, there comes a time when you must decide whether to repair or replace the entire system. So how do you decide what to do? And when is it better to choose replacement over repair? Ultimately, it all depends on your water softener’s current problems. Here are some signs that your system needs replacement:
- Visible hard water spots: If you begin to see spots on your shower door or glassware, and you haven’t seen them before, it’s likely your water softener is no longer functioning as it should. A scale buildup indicates the presence of hard water.
- Bad tasting water: Bad tasting water is a key indicator that your water softener is no longer weeding out minerals and/or other matter, and needs replacing.
- Age: If your water filtration system is nearing the end of its useful life, which depends on factors such as the quality of water in your area, you’re probably better off replacing it regardless of the problem.
- Frequent repairs: If you’re having to call for repairs repeatedly, it’s time to replace your water softener. Investing in a new system also allows you to take advantage of the latest features and innovations in the industry.
What Are Some Common Signs That You Have Hard Water?
A weak flow rate in plumbing fixtures might indicate the presence of hard water. Scale and other deposits can physically block the smooth rush of water inside pipes, faucets, and shower heads.
Hard water causes dishes and clothes to retain their stains after a thorough washing cycle. Detergent might not dissolve properly inside washing machines and dishwashers that are filled with hard water.
People who shower with hard water experience dry skin and brittle hair. Many individuals will experience itching and irritation all over their body after spending a long time inside a bathtub or shower that’s supplied with hard water.
The color of the water that comes out of fixtures can indicate hardness levels. Murky water is loaded with dissolved minerals. Sometimes, distinct yellow and white scaling can form on sinks that are connected to a hard water source.
If you have hard water, let one of our professional technicians install an appropriate water softening system suited to the specific needs of you and your property.
