{"id":707,"date":"2019-05-27T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=707"},"modified":"2019-05-24T19:54:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T23:54:04","slug":"hard-water-impacts-quality-of-life-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/hard-water-impacts-quality-of-life-plumbing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hard Water Impacts Your Plumbing and Quality of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bathroom-sink-faucet-turned-on\"You\u2019ve likely heard of hard water before, but do you know what it is?<\/p>\n

This is what occurs when there is a high level of minerals in your tap water\u2014namely magnesium, calcium, and potentially iron as well. These minerals are not unhealthy to ingest, so that\u2019s not a concern. However, they can definitely have a negative impact on your plumbing, and subsequently your quality of life!<\/p>\n

With the right plumber in St. Charles, MO<\/a>, we can assess your water treatment needs, whether it is installing a water softener or determining what other problems might exist with proper water quality testing. Since today we\u2019re focusing on hard water, we\u2019ve outlined below some of the signs you should watch out for that indicate your home is suffering from this issue.<\/p>\n

Limescale Buildup on Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances<\/h2>\n

If you notice this throughout your home, you\u2019re most likely suffering from hard water. Mineral deposits will start appearing not only on your faucets and showerhead but also on appliances such as your coffee pot and dishwasher.<\/p>\n

This buildup is unsightly, but that\u2019s not the biggest problem\u2014the buildup you\u2019re seeing on the outside is also on the inside <\/em>of your pipes, where it can and eventually will restrict water flow or cause corrosion.<\/p>\n

Dry Skin and Hair after Showering<\/h2>\n

Due to the excess of calcium and magnesium in the water, taking a shower can leave your skin and hair feeling dry later on. This is because the water isn\u2019t able to nourish your skin or hair and doesn\u2019t react with your soap and shampoo as it should. You can try moisturizing body wash and shampoo, but ultimately you won\u2019t get the results you want with hard water.<\/p>\n

Faded Clothes<\/h2>\n

Hard water impacts any <\/em>plumbing appliance you have, and this includes your clothes washer. Hard water strips the color away from your clothes much faster than treated water would. You might even notice that your clothes and bedding feel scratchy due to the extra mineral substance.<\/p>\n

Water Spots that Won\u2019t Go Away<\/h2>\n

When your home suffers from hard water long enough, you\u2019ll start to notice water spots you can\u2019t remove. They\u2019ll be in places like your sinks and bathtubs, and even your glassware after you\u2019ve used the dishwasher. This is harmless, but certainly not aesthetically pleasing!<\/p>\n

Frequent Plumbing Repairs<\/h2>\n

Steel pipes don\u2019t handle hard water very well. They can become damaged due to the buildup of minerals and your water flow will eventually be impacted. This can cause corrosion and other pipe problems, leading you to call for drain cleaning and pipe repairs more often than you should have to.<\/p>\n

A Rise in Water Bills<\/h2>\n

As calcium and magnesium build up inside your pipes, it can slowly eat away at <\/em>the pipes, leading to cracks, corrosions, and subsequent leaks. And even the most minor leak can lead to gallons of water lost over the course of a year\u2014ultimately resulting in higher water bills.<\/p>\n

Performance Plumbing is your trusted resource for water treatment solutions and advice. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The minerals from hard water can definitely have a negative impact on your plumbing, and subsequently your quality of life! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[109,97],"class_list":["post-707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-plumber","tag-st-charles"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=707"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":711,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707\/revisions\/711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}