Life-long Florida residents and new arrivals know that the state’s water, particularly in central and northern areas, is some of the hardest in the country. The reason for this is simple. The rock that underlies the state is primarily limestone, a rather soft rock that is prone to dissolving when water flows across it. As rainwater works into the soil and onto the limestone, the dissolved particles release magnesium and calcium which then become part of the water that flows into your home’s sinks, appliances and plumbing. Hard water can cause a number of different problems for you and your home.
While hard water doesn’t cause serious health problems for people, it does lead to some minor but annoying problems. In fact, when you drink hard water, experts say, you help strengthen your teeth and bones. However, many people find that hard water dries out their skin much more quickly than soft water does. The residue mineral deposits hard water leaves behind can also damage hair. The most serious problems hard water causes, however, occurs in your plumbing and appliances. Hard water leaves a mineral residue behind on dishes, tends to stiffen clothing and can clog pipes. For these and other reasons, it’s a good idea to consider installing Water Softeners in Gainesville FL to reduce the hardness of your home’s water.
One of the benefits a water softener system offers is faster water heating capabilities. Research has shown that softened water heats more quickly than hard water, leading to an increase in efficiency by over 20 percent for electric hot water heaters and by nearly 30 percent for gas hot water heaters. The increased heating efficiency means that the hot water heater uses less power to heat softened water, leading to a reduction in energy use and related savings on your heating bills.
EcoWater Systems offers Water Softeners in Gainesville FL for residential customers like you who are tired of the residue left behind on kitchen items and worried about the impact the state’s hard water is having on their plumbing. A technician can assess your current water hardness level and advise you on the best products to soften the water that you use every day to wash dishes and clothes as well as yourself. After the company has installed a water softener, you’ll appreciate your moisturized skin, sparkling dishes and the assurance that your home’s plumbing is benefiting as well.
