Although the water entering your home through your plumbing pipes is liquid, it can also be hard. The journey your water makes from its source to your Kentuckiana home has it picking up mineral deposits such as calcium and magnesium. You might not be able to see those minerals in the water, but you’ll see the impact in white, chalky scale buildup around your faucets and showerheads.
You can also experience the effects of hard water as it dries out your hair and skin. Additionally, it makes it more difficult to clean anything because soap detergents don’t lather up in hard water. The hard water solution is a water softener installation provided by A+ Derr Heating & Cooling. We’re a full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor that provides homeowners in Evansville and Louisville with water softeners to improve the quality of their water.
If you want to find out more about how a water softener installation can benefit your home, contact A+ Derr today!
What Does a Water Softener Do?
Water softeners are designed to address hard water problems by removing calcium and magnesium from the water as it enters your home at the source. When a home has hard water, it will show up as white, chalky scale buildup around all your faucets and shower heads. The same scale buildup occurs around your water heater and other appliances, such as your washer and dishwasher. That scaling can have an impact on the efficiency of those appliances and lead to the need for repairs.
You might also notice that with hard water, your hair and skin dry out more often. It is harder to wash dishes or do laundry as well because hard water prevents soap from lathering up and adhering to what it needs to clean. The result is grimy dishes and not-so-fresh laundry.
Signs of Hard Water In Your Home
- Not sure if you’d benefit from a water softener? If you’ve noticed any of the following signs, then your home has hard water and a water softener would be a wise investment:
- Soap doesn’t lather well
- Spots or film on dishes and glassware
- Dry or itchy skin after showering
- Dull, stiff, or faded laundry
- Buildup on faucets and showerheads
- Frequent plumbing repairs due to scale
- Reduced water pressure
- Strange taste or smell in tap water
- Increased energy bills (from scale buildup in appliances)
Our Water Softener Services
If you hire A+ Derr for your water softener service installation, you can depend on the same reliable service we provide for your air conditioner, heater, and all your plumbing needs.
Once we make the new installation, we can add your system to our maintenance plan. That will set up regular testing and water softener repairs if needed. Our technicians will ensure that your home water treatment system will operate at peak efficiency no matter the demands you put on it for usage.
Once installed, you’ll start to experience the immediate benefits of a water softener system, including:
- Improved appliance efficiency
- Longer appliance lifespan
- Reduced soap scum and spots
- Reduced plumbing costs
Water softening is a great hard water solution that helps you avoid costly plumbing repairs and replacements. That’s good news for the family budget.
Let’s Improve Your Water Quality Today
The water softener service offered by A+ Derr Heating & Cooling will improve the quality of your home’s water. Once installed, you’ll hardly notice the system is in operation, but you’ll experience the changes in your water right away.
Call A+ Derr today to discuss all the water softener installation options for homes in Evansville and Louisville. Your pipes will thank you!
Water Softener FAQs
If this is your first time considering a water softener system, you’ll likely have questions. Here are the answers to some common ones.
The most obvious sign of hard water is the white scale buildup you’ll see around all of your faucets. That buildup can also show up on your coffee machine. Another common sign is spotting on your dishes, glasses, and silverware after you’ve run them through the dishwasher. If you experience any of these issues, it is time to talk to A+ Derr about a water softener solution. A quality water softener system can last between 10 and 15 years. It is essential to maintain your system regularly, just as you would your HVAC and other plumbing systems. You can schedule regular maintenance with A+ Derr. Most water softeners only require occasional salt refills and an annual checkup. Some advanced systems may alert you when maintenance is needed or when salt is low.How do I know if I have hard water?
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