7 Signs You Need a Water Softener in Brighton

Have you recently moved home and the water tastes odd in your new house? Maybe you’ve started experiencing problems with doing the laundry or taking a shower. It’s likely you’re having issues with hard water. To minimise these issues and prevent the damage that hard water can cause, water softeners are the best solution. In this post, we’ll share the seven signs that you need a water softener in your Brighton home.

Do you need a water softener in your home?

If you’ve never experienced hard water before, the signs can be a little hard to spot and you might attribute them to other things. However, there are seven key issues that are usually clear signs you need a water softener:

1. A build-up of limescale that clogs pipes
2. Stained or streaky sinks, toilets, bathtubs, or showers
3. Soap scum and a residue left behind after showering
4. A build-up on dishes after washing and appliances that use water
5. Faded or scratchy clothes
6. Dry, itchy skin and hair from irritation
7. Low water pressure

You might be experiencing one or more of these issues, depending on the composition of your water supply. With a quick test, we can let you know if you have hard water and what kind of softener you’ll require.

Why use a water softener?

Hard water has high levels of calcium and magnesium, neither of which react well with soap. Whether you’re in the shower or washing the dishes, things don’t get cleaned properly and dirt lingers, causing a build-up and soap scum.

When water evaporates from hard water, it also leaves behind those mineral deposits, which is the streaky residue you’ll see on showers and sinks.

A water softener extracts the large mineral deposits from your water through a regeneration process. This will prevent all the issues listed above and help keep your appliances and pipes healthier for longer.

Are water softeners worth it?

Hard water isn’t a health issue, you can drink it without becoming ill. However, it’s worth investing in a water softener to keep your home protected from the side effects of hard water.

The consistent build-up on surfaces, in pipes, and in appliances will end up costing you in repairs and replacements in the future. Investing in the low-cost alternative of water softener will save these unnecessary expenses.

Ask Your Local Water Softener Engineers

At Aquacare Ltd, we are specialists in water softeners and filters in Brighton. We’ll arrange a free consultation to come and assess your water supply and give you our expert opinion on what softeners you need to correct any issues you’re having. Call us today to book your appointment: 01273 423 331.