If you’ve ever noticed spots on your dishes, dry skin after showering, or stubborn scale buildup on your faucets, you might be dealing with hard water. For many homeowners, the question arises: Do I really need a water softener? Understanding what hard water is doing to your plumbing and your home can help you decide if installing a water softener is the right choice.
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Do You Really Need a Water Softener? Here’s What Hard Water Is Doing to Your Plumbing
Monday, July 14th, 2025Spring Clean Your Water: Why You Should Consider a Water Treatment System for Your Home.
Monday, May 12th, 2025
When we think of spring cleaning, most of us focus on decluttering closets, organizing garages, or refreshing our home’s interior. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked—the quality of your home’s water. As spring storms roll in, they bring with them an increased risk of contaminants entering local water supplies. That’s why now is the perfect time to consider installing a water treatment system in your home.
We know how important clean, safe water is for your family’s health and comfort. Whether you’re drinking it, cooking with it, or bathing in it, the water you use every day should be free from harmful substances and impurities. A water treatment system offers year-round protection—and spring is the ideal time to get started.
What Is Hard Water and What Can I Do About It?
Monday, December 16th, 2024
If you live in Missouri you may have heard the term “hard water” and asked yourself: “What does hard water mean?” Hard water is a common issue in households in our state, and while it’s not necessarily harmful to your health, it can be tough on your plumbing, appliances, and daily comfort. In this blog, we’ll break down what hard water is, how it affects your home, and what you can do about it, including the benefits of whole house water softeners installed by our team.
Have You Noticed These Signs of Hard Water?
Monday, April 26th, 2021
You may have heard the term hard water at some point, yet not really understood exactly what it was. That’s okay, we’re here to help! Hard water isn’t something that’s harmful to you or your family, so let’s get that out of the way. It simply describes water with a high level of minerals in it—namely magnesium, calcium, and iron.
While these minerals aren’t harmful for you, they can certainly be a threat to your quality of life through your plumbing system. The minerals turn into deposits, clinging to the lining of your pipes and leading to problems like leaks, blockages, and corrosion. Ultimately hard water can end up being a pretty costly issue—so how do you know if your home has this problem? Read on to learn some of the signs.