Friday, January 23, 2015

Signs of Hard Water



Everyone has heard of hard water, but how do you know if it is a problem in your home? As experts in hard water in Edina, we know of several different ways to tell if you have hard water. Here are a few of our best tips.

Keep an eye out for something called “scaling.” Scaling refers to the white spots that appear on dishes and glasses after they have been washed or run through the dishwasher. The spots are mineral deposits. These deposits are found in your groundwater and then end up in your tap water. While the mineral deposits are not dangerous or a health risk, they are annoying and can cause some problems with some appliances in your home. The mineral deposits also cause cloudy ice cubes, and they are the reason your drinking glasses sometimes have a foggy appearance to them.

Hard water can have an effect on water-using appliances. The mineral deposits can cause them to clog up, and they can also decrease the life space and effectiveness of these appliances. This means that, in the long run, you could end up spending more on replacing these appliances because they do not last as long as they should. Your plumbing system can also be affected because the mineral deposits can clog pipes and put additional stress on your home’s water heater.

Another sure sign of hard water is when you or a family member is experiencing problems with dry skin and dry hair. Hard water can cause your hair to become unmanageable, and dry skin can be itchy and irritated. Soap and shampoo are not as effective with hard water, so you will end up using more of these to get the same results.

Hard water can affect your clothing too. After being washed in hard water, clothes can look dull and dingy. In the worst cases, hard water can stain your clothing because of the mineral deposits. Hard water can also cause damage to your clothing’s fibers and that can make your clothing uncomfortable when you wear it.

If you suspect hard water is a problem in your Edina home, call Haferman Water Conditioning at 952-894-4040 or get a Free Water Analysis and Estimate.

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