Certain parts of Tennessee have limestone deposits and some of Nashville’s municipal water will have flowed through them. Some well water may also originate in limestone areas.
The limestone adds calcium and magnesium to the water, and these are the causes of water hardness. Although hard water is not harmful to drink and there is no requirement to soften it, there are some detrimental effects that make the installation of a water softener system in Nashville the preferred option for many people. This is particularly true if the water is more than moderately hard, where the calcium content is more than seven grains per gallon or 120 milligrams per liter. Soft water is measured at less than one grain per gallon or 17.1 milligrams per liter and anything higher may warrant attention.
As part of our free water test, we can establish the hardness of your water and if installing a water softener is worthwhile. The provision of a water softener quote in Nashville will then enable you to decide on the best course of action.
Water softeners come in a variety of types and sizes. These range from simple filter pitchers and under-sink models (both known as point-of-use devices since they deliver filtered water at a single point only) to a whole house water softener Nashville that softens water at the point it enters your property (hence known as a point of entry system). The latter is the most comprehensive and effective type of system because it ensures all your water is free of hardness, so soft water is available for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning, and several other purposes. This type of system satisfies all the main reasons for installing a water softener.
1. Have cleaner clothes
Hard water makes it more difficult to achieve a good lather from detergent and soap. As a result, they are not as effective, so clothes are less likely to be cleaned properly. The colors will also tend to fade more quickly so new clothes will soon lose their initial brightness.
2. Prevent limescale build-up
Hard water causes limescale that will eventually clog your pipes and appliances. As a result, water will start to run less freely through your pipes over time, and they will ultimately become totally blocked so they will need to be cleared or replaced. Appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers will progressively work less efficiently and will eventually break down, requiring premature replacement or repair.
Installing a water softener will prevent these problems since you will remove from the water the minerals that cause limescale. As a result, your pipes and appliances will remain free of trouble.
3. Avoid unsightly smears
The presence of limescale in your water will be obvious due to the appearance of scum and spots on your bathtub, shower, and sinks. It will also cause stubborn and annoying stains to appear on freshly washed plates and glasses. Installing a water softener will ensure your freshly washed plates and glasses will be sparkling and free of unsightly smears, as will faucets and other chrome ware in kitchens and bathrooms.
4. Improve the appearance of skin and hair
The difficulty of achieving an adequate lather with soap means washing and bathing are less effective. The scum that is produced due to the presence of calcium and magnesium in the water also makes freshly washed hair and skin look dull and dry. Soft water will avoid these problems so that washing and bathing leave your skin and hair better moisturized, so they look and feel softer and brighter.
5. Alleviating skin problems
Psoriasis and eczema are skin conditions that can be made worse by washing in hard water. Even if you don’t have them, you may experience skin dryness and itching due to the hard water. Using a water softener will therefore prevent this and help to improve most types of skin conditions.
6. Save money in the long term
Hard water can not only be detrimental to your health, but it can also be bad for your bank balance. Appliances that are clogged with limescale will not work as well as they should so washing machines, for example, will need to work harder or longer to achieve the desired effect. This will unavoidably consume more electricity and add to your energy bills, and the problem will get worse as the build-up increases over time.
That’s not the only addition to your laundry costs because you will need to use extra detergent to achieve a reasonable level of cleanliness. The same applies to washing and bathing where soap consumption will be increased due to hard water.
A longer-term cost will apply when pipes become too clogged to deliver sufficient water or appliances stop working because of the high level of limescale build-up. Then you will have expensive repair bills or the need to replace pipes and appliances, all of which can be avoided if your water is softened.
Fixing hardness in your water
Water softeners work by using a process called ion exchange. Resin beads attract calcium and magnesium ions and replace them with harmless sodium and potassium ions. The calcium and magnesium ions are then periodically flushed away so they do not enter the water you consume.
At Aqua Clear Water Systems, we are dedicated to ensuring all our clients have the purest and softest water possible. So we can test your water for free to determine the level of contaminants it contains as well as the extent of its hardness. Once we’ve done that, we can design and install a water treatment system that is ideal for your needs.
The effect of installing a customized system is that you will immediately benefit from pure, soft, and fresh-tasting water. This will benefit your health, improve your overall appearance, and save you money and inconvenience in the long term. And with a program of support, maintenance, and the provision of spares and consumables, we’ll ensure you continue to enjoy those benefits. So get in touch to get started.
