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If you rely on a private well for your home’s water supply, you may have noticed hard water issues such as mineral buildup, staining, or dry skin. While hard water is safe to drink, the excess calcium, magnesium, and other minerals can cause problems for your plumbing, appliances, and even your skin and hair. Installing a water softener can help eliminate these issues, improving water quality and protecting your home.
Do you notice chalky white spots or reddish-brown stains in your sinks, showers, or toilets? Hard water leaves behind mineral residue that builds up over time, making your bathroom and kitchen look dirty even after cleaning. If you're constantly scrubbing your fixtures, a water softener could save you time and effort.
Hard water can reduce the lifespan of appliances like coffee makers, dishwashers, and water heaters by creating limescale buildup. If your coffee maker needs frequent descaling or your water heater isn’t working as efficiently as it used to, hard water might be the culprit. A water softener helps prevent mineral deposits, improving appliance performance and longevity.
Are your glasses and plates covered in a cloudy film even after they’ve been washed? This is a common sign of hard water, as minerals cling to dishes and leave spots or streaks. A water softener eliminates these minerals, ensuring your dishes come out spotless and truly clean.
Hard water prevents soap and shampoo from lathering properly, making it difficult to rinse off completely. This can lead to dry, itchy skin and brittle hair, as well as the feeling of soap residue on your skin after a shower. A water softener helps soap dissolve more effectively, leaving you feeling clean and refreshed.
If your well water has a sulfuric, rotten egg smell, hard water minerals may be reacting with your plumbing. Iron and sulfur bacteria can create unpleasant odors, making it unpleasant to drink, cook, or bathe with your well water. A water softener or additional filtration system can help remove these contaminants and improve your water’s taste and smell.
Water softeners remove hard minerals from your water using an ion-exchange process, replacing calcium and magnesium with sodium or potassium. The most common types include:
The size of your water softener depends on your household’s water usage and the level of hardness in your well water. Larger families that use more water will require larger softener tanks to ensure an adequate supply of softened water. A water professional can help calculate your specific needs and recommend the best system for your home.
Here at Mosman Well Works, we have the experience and tools needed to test your hard water, and also make expert recommendations on which solutions will suit your needs best. Our courteous and professional staff will take you step-by-step through the process. We can answer any questions that you may have about adding a water softener to your home’s well.
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Mosman Well Works provides safe water and quality service to both residential and commercial customers throughout Connecticut. When you hire Mosman Well Works, expect superior service, honesty, and dependability. We stand by our work and no job is too challenging for our team. Mosman Well Works are experts that you can trust. We serve Greater Waterbury and all throughout CT.
Fairfield County, Litchfield County, New Haven County, and Middlesex County
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