Statistics show that about 85% of homes in the United States rely on hard water supplies. Hard water is defined as water with excess minerals or metals present such as calcium and iron, and though typically safe to use, hard water can cause a variety of different problems when it comes to cleaning and appliances. A water softener can bring mineral concentrations down to acceptable levels, offering numerous benefits to homeowners.

Ease of Cleaning

From clothing do dishes, anything washed in hard water can end up spotted, streaked, and left with soapy residue. Soft water rinses soap residue away more easily, leaving your clothing, dishes, and even your hair and skin looking and feeling cleaner. Soft water also requires less soap to achieve the same level of cleanliness, reducing costs even further. The lack of soap scum due to lower soap consumption also makes it easier to maintain clean showers and sinks when you have a water softener installed.

Faster Water Heating

Soft water is easier to heat than hard water, and it’s estimated that a water softener can improve water heater efficiency by 22% for electric water heaters, and 29% for their gas-powered equivalent. This improved efficiency cuts down on your energy costs and prolongs the life of your water heater.

Cleaner Plumbing

The minerals and metals in hard water leave scale and other deposits inside your plumbing, and as these deposits build up, they can cause corrosion and clogs that often result in expensive repairs and big headaches. By removing harmful minerals and metals from your water, a water softener minimizes buildup and extends the life of your plumbing and associated fixtures like shower heads, for example.

Water softeners not only improve your day-to-day quality of life, but they help your home operate as efficiently as possible. At Domer’s we offer a full range of water softener options, as well as installation and repair, so you can spend less time worrying, and more time enjoying clean soft water. Call us today at 863-763-3417 with questions regarding our water softener options.