Benefits of Water Softener System - MN Plumbing

Do you know what lurks in your drinking water? Water softeners eliminate excess minerals for a cleaner, higher-quality water supply. MN Plumbing & Home Services discusses why you should consider a new water softener below.

How Mineral Deposits Wreck Your Plumbing

Strange-tasting water is just one of many symptoms showing you need hard water treatment. Dissolved minerals travel through your plumbing system before sticking to pipe, faucet, and drain materials when cold water solidifies them. This never-ending cycle wreaks havoc on your expensive plumbing network.

Effects on Water Heaters and Other Appliances

If you want to get the longest service life from your water heater, you should definitely install a water softener. It will remove the minerals that would otherwise end up in your hot water heater tank, saving you from premature water heater replacement. This investment can also extend the longevity of washing machines, ice makers, and dishwashers.

What you spend on your new water softener, you might save on future appliance installation services and costly repair bills.

Soap Scum

Mineral buildup can stick to soap residue, leaving a stubborn scale on your plumbing fixtures. It’s bad enough that this residue looks and feels gross. It can also have more expensive consequences, including:

Each of the above has a shorter service life because of hard water buildup. Plus, the residue can make your water pressure feel weaker coming out of faucets and spigots.

Hair, Skin, and Belongings

Did you know hard water might force you to use twice the amount of soap, water, and elbow grease to clean your skin, hair, dishes, and clothes? Soft water removes natural oils more easily. It also balances your hair’s pH level, lending to healthier, shinier strands.

Scale Buildup in Plumbing Pipes

Hard water causes hidden damage that you might not notice for months. It wreaks havoc on:

  • Residential and commercial plumbing networks
  • Bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures and appliances
  • Drainage systems

Eventually, you might need repiping services to combat the constant buildup. Hard water solutions help pipes last longer.

How Water Softeners Work

An affordable plumber can install water-softening systems throughout your home or business. Many popular systems use a process called ion exchange to soften water. The water moves through a filter that eliminates sediment.

Then, the mineral ions stick to resin beads which exchange the minerals for sodium ions. Sodium doesn’t stick to your pipes or fixtures.

The Benefits of Soft Water

You’ll reap noticeable water softener benefits, such as:

  • Better water quality
  • More conservative water usage
  • Simpler hygiene practices
  • Cleaner laundry and streak-free dishes

Soft water doesn’t leave that ugly residue that constantly collects on your belongings. You can also consider a salt-free water softener for softened water without the sodium.

Contact MN Plumbing & Home Services for a Softened Water Supply

Make soft water part of your daily experience. Let MN Plumbing & Home Services install your new water softener at (952) 469-8341. We can also help with water filtration, gas line installation, and other plumbing services.