How a Water Softener Can Improve Your Home’s Plumbing

A water softener can lead to numerous visible improvements around your home, including spot-free dishes and glasses, pristine bathroom fixtures and walls that are free of soap scum, and clothing that has brighter whites and bolder colors. However, some of the most important effects of soft water can’t be so easily observed. Let’s take a closer look at how a water softener can affect your home’s pipes and plumbing.

A Water Softener Eliminates Limescale Buildup

Limescale is that chalky, white deposit that you typically see on faucets and showerheads in homes with hard water. That same mineral deposit that you notice on your bathroom fixtures also builds up inside your pipes, and can actually lead to all kinds of problems. With a water softener installed, your home will benefit from:

• Fewer clogs – Without the limescale buildup, water can flow more freely through pipes without obstruction. Pipes with severe limescale buildup are far more susceptible to clogs.
• Longer lasting appliances – Without a water softener, limescale that builds up in pipes also occurs in water-using appliances, putting them under more stress to operate efficiently. You’ll find that appliances have a much-improved lifespan when using soft water.
• Better energy efficiency – As water-using appliances are able to operate more smoothly, they’ll consume less energy. Water heaters, especially, are highly susceptible to hard water damage, and since they account for more than 15% of a home’s energy use, you will likely notice savings on your utility bill after having a water softener installed.
• Fewer plumbing repairs – Gunked-up pipes and appliances lead to leaks, malfunctions, and sometimes even costly repairs, so a water softener can ultimately save you an arm and a leg on visits from your local plumber.

Your Local Water Softener Installers

Florida Energy Water & Air has been serving homeowners in the Daytona Beach, Florida, area since 1989. And, we’ve been authorized dealers for RainSoft water softener systems from the very start. To schedule a free water test and consultation at your home, contact us today.